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Just awful. RIP.Irish Chocolate has passed away. Reports are just coming out that his car was found in a pond. He was reported missing yesterday. What a tragedy
One of my favorite players of the last ten years... Funny, human, a good man and a good player. RIP Louis.
Tragedy has now visited our top two recruits of 2010. Matt James never even made it to campus...
Definitely my favorite person on that team. his tweets were solid gold.
did we also lose a thread of responses?
very sad! Prayersfor the Family! RIPNix committed to ND in 2009 when the team didn’t even have a head coach. That says everything you need to know about him as a person. Gotta love recruits like him.
I’m sure he is in a much better place. RIP!
I'm confident irishjohn68 meant to be kind, but having lost my son, I to cringe at sentiments of him being in a better place. I also cringe at hearing how good God is, how merciful he is. Those sentiments, while well meaning, fall on this father's deaf earJust a tip...this type of sentiment provides no comfort to anyone who knew Louis, or anyone else who has lost a loved one. When my son died in a car crash, a couple of people said this to me and my response was "No, he isn't, the better place is here with his family." An aunt sent me condolences reminding me that "Even our Virgin Mother lost her only son." That also provided no comfort.
Wishing comfort to those who are grieving is helpful and recommended over any stated sentiments like yours or those who say that "God just called him home."
Sorry to jump on you like this but statements like this are a bit of a sore spot for me.
Just a tip...this type of sentiment provides no comfort to anyone who knew Louis, or anyone else who has lost a loved one. When my son died in a car crash, a couple of people said this to me and my response was "No, he isn't, the better place is here with his family." An aunt sent me condolences reminding me that "Even our Virgin Mother lost her only son." That also provided no comfort.
Wishing comfort to those who are grieving is helpful and recommended over any stated sentiments like yours or those who say that "God just called him home."
Sorry to jump on you like this but statements like this are a bit of a sore spot for me.
Offering condolences to someone who has lost a loved one can be a tricky thing. And when someone has died tragically or unexpectedly it can be even more difficult, if not awkward. What words can you say to someone, like you @IrishDuck, who has just lost a son in a terrible accident? Often the only thing we can really do is to acknowledge the life of the deceased and let the family know we are thinking of them and share their sorrow. If the deceased was someone who has had an impact on your life, letting the family know that can sometimes provide some measure of comfort.
Telling the family that the deceased is in a better place can sometimes come across as the wrong thing to say, but if the deceased has endured a prolonged or painful illness, the family may take some comfort in hearing those words. Often times the best thing we can do is just be a good listener, and let the surviving family members express their grief by talking about it.
At this time none of us knows what happened to Big Louis. All we can do is look back and remember the joy and enthusiasm he brought playing the game he loved for the team we all love. RIP, Big Fella.
This story is getting strange to say the least. I hope that what is out there right now as a cause of death isn’t true.
Sorry for your loss. Acts 24:15 is what I look forward to.Just a tip...this type of sentiment provides no comfort to anyone who knew Louis, or anyone else who has lost a loved one. When my son died in a car crash, a couple of people said this to me and my response was "No, he isn't, the better place is here with his family." An aunt sent me condolences reminding me that "Even our Virgin Mother lost her only son." That also provided no comfort.
Wishing comfort to those who are grieving is helpful and recommended over any stated sentiments like yours or those who say that "God just called him home."
Sorry to jump on you like this but statements like this are a bit of a sore spot for me.
Questions surround death of former NFL player Louis Nix III (nbc11news.com)
I am having trouble buying that it was an accident.
He’s the only person I have on ignore, and has been for well over a year now. I have no need or Curiosity over how Louis died. My best friend of forty plus years committed suicide four years ago. To this day, I don’t know what method he chose to end his life, and I don’t care! My Friend is dead and whether he used a gun or noose or pills, etc... doesn’t change the fact that he is no longer with us. I feel the same about Louis. We lost a beloved member of the ND family that brought a certain degree of excitement and entertainment to the program, and I feel for his Family and friends over this tragic loss. The HOW is not important.1. Why do you care if it was or wasn't an accident. A beloved member of the ND Family died. That should be enough.
2. Why do you think anyone on this Board cares that you have trouble "buying" that it was an accident.
On the off chance that someone from the Nix family ever reads this Board, show some respect.
1. Why do you care if it was or wasn't an accident. A beloved member of the ND Family died. That should be enough.
2. Why do you think anyone on this Board cares that you have trouble "buying" that it was an accident.
On the off chance that someone from the Nix family ever reads this Board, show some respect.
Just a tip...this type of sentiment provides no comfort to anyone who knew Louis, or anyone else who has lost a loved one. When my son died in a car crash, a couple of people said this to me and my response was "No, he isn't, the better place is here with his family." An aunt sent me condolences reminding me that "Even our Virgin Mother lost her only son." That also provided no comfort.
Wishing comfort to those who are grieving is helpful and recommended over any stated sentiments like yours or those who say that "God just called him home."
Sorry to jump on you like this but statements like this are a bit of a sore spot for me.
He’s the only person I have on ignore, and has been for well over a year now. I have no need or Curiosity over how Louis died. My best friend of forty plus years committed suicide four years ago. To this day, I don’t know what method he chose to end his life, and I don’t care! My Friend is dead and whether he used a gun or noose or pills, etc... doesn’t change the fact that he is no longer with us. I feel the same about Louis. We lost a beloved member of the ND family that brought a certain degree of excitement and entertainment to the program, and I feel for his Family and friends over this tragic loss. The HOW is not important.
A respectful alternative opinion!TelX1,
im going to disagree for the following reason, “Awareness”
”Awareness” allows us to focus our attention on issues where we can help make a difference in the future by either getting directly or indirectly involved, and/or by making charitable contributions for that cause.
issues such as drug abuse, alcohol abuse, mental illness or esoteric illnesses where Research dollars are greatly needed.
A young child being stricken and dying at 14 from Progeria would be an example.
Without knowing that the child died of Progeria would inherently prevent you from donating to research to try to find a cure for ProBeria.
i understand and respect your personal feelings, but there’s another side of the issue that has merit.
A respectful alternative opinion!
I'm confident irishjohn68 meant to be kind, but having lost my son, I to cringe at sentiments of him being in a better place. I also cringe at hearing how good God is, how merciful he is. Those sentiments, while well meaning, fall on this father's deaf ear
I can both appreciate and understand your POV, its just difficult gor me to accept. I was a 60 year practicing catholic, who just can no longer accept a lot of things. I wish it hadn't happened to me.Damn sorry to hear Die Hard, that’s a tragedy no parent should have to endure. I would like to share my own thought on this with you. I don’t think it’s God’s fault, it’s the sin of the world. There is pain, misery, disease, and death because we (humans) brought sin into the world.
We have free will and we too often choose to make bad decisions. I like to use the example of the woman killed by the drunk driver. Is it Gods fault, or the drivers? The driver chose to drink and drive and his actions (feee will) led to her death. The driver chose sin, scripture is clear on our earthly suffering.
now, these are just my thoughts as