OT - Princess Lacey

[UConn9604]

Lacey Holsworth, the eight-year-old who befriended Michigan State's Adreian Payne over the last two years, died last evening.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...ian-payne-mourning-loss-princess-lacey-cancer

 

[upstater]

That's horrible. How can this happen so fast?

 

[Dove]

UGHHH...this is horrible.

 

[AtlantaHusky]

So sad Praying for her family, AP. Cancer sucks, especially when it hits an innocent child. Heartbreaking.

 

[J-dog]

Makes my heart ache….

Godspeed to your next journey sweet Princess.

 

[nomar]

RIP. Best wishes to her family and friends.

Sort of off topic, but Payne really strikes me as a NICE person. Beyond giving Lacey so much joy these past couple years, I was impressed by the way he dealt with the loss in MSG. As his career ended he celebrated that walk-on's 3-pointer and was utterly gracious in defeat. Perhaps his friendship with Lacey gave him some important perspective as to what's important in life. I wish him the best of luck in the NBA.

 

[Brochacho]

Awful, RIP.

 

[noeynox]

Makes Me,Very Sad. Puts A Little Damper On Amazing 48 Hours That's For Sure.

 

[housekeys]

Just sad and heartbreaking. Puts things in perspective. Prayers for her family.

 

[kobe]

RIP. Best wishes to her family and friends.

Sort of off topic, but Payne really strikes me as a NICE person. Beyond giving Lacey so much joy these past couple years, I was impressed by the way he dealt with the loss in MSG. As his career ended he celebrated that walk-on's 3-pointer and was utterly gracious in defeat. Perhaps his friendship with Lacey gave him some important perspective as to what's important in life. I wish him the best of luck in the NBA.

He grew up a ton at Michigan State. I saw him a lot in high school in nearby Dayton and the knock on him was serious immaturity and attitude problems. He embodies what college is all about: growing up.

 

[UConn77]

That is just sad, sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Tragic.

 

[superjohn]

This is so sad, Adreian Payne will always be one of my favorite players, I'm glad he gave her so much joy.

 

[Deepster]

The one thing I hated this tourney run was seeing that poor little girl throughout the game, then thinking about her when they lost. I hope that her family is able to find peace

 

[August_West]

The one thing I hated this tourney run was seeing that poor little girl throughout the game, then thinking about her when they lost. I hope that her family is able to find peace

had already started a thread about that very fact a couple hours ago:
http://the-boneyard.com/threads/my-only-regret-about-this-run.58381/

 

[itgoeslike]

Shocking and very sad.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

That quickly puts this UConn championship in perspective. Very sad. Adorable child from what I saw on TV. errrrrrrr

 

[BearJWS]

Wow, she was just at the end of season college dunk & three point contest for Seniors the past week. She was smiling & Payne went up to her time before he went to go for his dunks! Can't believe she passed so soon after. Sometimes you never know, until it's gone. Very sad.

 

[mauconnfan]

That showed what a great young man Payne was……….that's awful news. RIP young lady!