Chisoxfn Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Awful. Rip and prayers and best wishes to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Makes zero sense. Both parents dead at 12 years old? Beyond heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Rumor the other day was he had really aggressive cancer, not sure it was confirmed though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 3 hours ago, StrangeSox said: Rumor the other day was he had really aggressive cancer, not sure it was confirmed though Battled colon cancer for ten years, 12 year old son lost both parents to cancer heartbreaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Really solid of Schefter to use all of his weight to raise so much today. I hope Their son can maintain some normalcy of schools districts and friend groups as he transitions into his new caretakers. This has just been so miserably sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Close to $750,000 raised for Parker with donations by the Bears, Eagles, Rams, Blackhawks, Adam Schefter, Andy Dalton, Anthony Rizzo, Jed Hoyer, Tom Ricketts and Jay Glazer. Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, The Beast said: Close to $750,000 raised for Parker with donations by the Bears, Eagles, Rams, Blackhawks, Adam Schefter, Andy Dalton, Anthony Rizzo, Jed Hoyer, Tom Ricketts and Jay Glazer. Pretty cool. Adam Schefter has done an incredible job on Twitter of really bringing a ton of awareness to the GoFundMe, and it's been awesome to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 I don't know that I have ever seen a gofundme move upwards that fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 46 minutes ago, Tony said: Adam Schefter has done an incredible job on Twitter of really bringing a ton of awareness to the GoFundMe, and it's been awesome to see. Looks like people across the sports world are stepping up https://www.si.com/media/2021/12/29/jeff-dickerson-gofundme-late-espn-reporters-son-raises-over-400k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Over $758k now. Keep it coming. What a horrible situation, but humanity isn't dead yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 45 minutes ago, StrangeSox said: Looks like people across the sports world are stepping up https://www.si.com/media/2021/12/29/jeff-dickerson-gofundme-late-espn-reporters-son-raises-over-400k And I think Schefter quite frankly is a big reason why. He is sending updates to his 9 million followers on who are making the biggest donations. I feel like in a weird way it's almost like a competition now which is a good thing if it means more donations. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Up to $995k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I don’t know is this is the right place for this post - but this is also a good reminder for all of us parents, especially those with young kids - life insurance and trusts are annoying but important to get done. Doesn’t have to be a ton - but less than 100 per month would have generated approx 1M in coverage per spouse (given their young ages). You hope that 100 per month is a total waste but for these types of situations at least you know beyond the emotional hardship at least financially they will be in a position and with a trust you can outline how the proceeds are used until they reach various stages in life etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 12 hours ago, Dick Allen said: Up to $995k. One million dollars. 11 hours ago, Chisoxfn said: I don’t know is this is the right place for this post - but this is also a good reminder for all of us parents, especially those with young kids - life insurance and trusts are annoying but important to get done. Doesn’t have to be a ton - but less than 100 per month would have generated approx 1M in coverage per spouse (given their young ages). You hope that 100 per month is a total waste but for these types of situations at least you know beyond the emotional hardship at least financially they will be in a position and with a trust you can outline how the proceeds are used until they reach various stages in life etc. Even voluntary coverage through group term life insurance would be great for people. $250,000 to $1,000,000 in coverage for a decent price with just some paperwork seems worth it to protect your family’s financial future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 On 12/30/2021 at 9:10 AM, Tony said: Adam Schefter has done an incredible job on Twitter of really bringing a ton of awareness to the GoFundMe, and it's been awesome to see. I wonder what Julie DiCaro thinks of him now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, CanOfCorn said: I wonder what Julie DiCaro thinks of him now? I can't think of a person who's opinion I value less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I can't stop laughing at this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 There won't be another like him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Wow. That is surprising. He knew a lot, but tended to grate on people. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Everybody has listened to Les. Fifty years plus on the scene. Les was solid and a bit humorous at the same time. Vaya con Dios Les. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Wow. That hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Have definitely fallen back to sleep dozens of times over the years listening to Grobber. He was a unique character and he will be missed. RIP Grobber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Kyyle23 said: There won't be another like him Wow this takes me back my late teens/early 20s leaving my gf’s parents’ house in the middle of the night and listening to him on the score. Also driving to work at 3/4am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWINFan Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, flavum said: Have definitely fallen back to sleep dozens of times over the years listening to Grobber. He was a unique character and he will be missed. RIP Grobber. I remember during a press conference Les asking Cartlon Fisk about some obscure game that Les had a vivid memory of. Fisk looked at him like he was nuts. Yes, he was unique. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) On 1/17/2022 at 9:35 AM, Bob Sacamano said: Wow this takes me back my late teens/early 20s leaving my gf’s parents’ house in the middle of the night and listening to him on the score. Also driving to work at 3/4am. Same. I used to leave for work at 4:30am for a few years, and I’d always catch the end of his show that he led into with “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” I can’t hear it without thinking of the Grobber. I guess that’s the great thing about music - the connections it makes. Edit - Had the song wrong. Popped into my head today. What can I say? It’s been 20 years. Edited January 20, 2022 by Middle Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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