[Update X 3] Prayers For Coach Wooden
by Nestor on Jun 3, 2010 3:02 PM PDT
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Well this is all over Twitter right now.
We are hearing that the Coach is battling. All I can say right now is we hope the Coach is staying strong no matter what. We are going to be praying with him and for him every step of the way. GO BRUINS.
UPDATE (N): I am having a hard time even thinking about the possibility even though in back of all our mind we knew we would have to think about something like this. I really would love few more years Coach.
Intergalactic treasure:
Eyes tearing up typing this.
UPDATE II (N): From a close friend who I trust:
Coach Wooden was hospitalized again on June 1st, but this time will likely be the last time. He has stopped eating, and they do not believe he will survive through the weekend. [...]
This is going to be a very sad week. I know that Coach will be in your and my prayers, as well as the prayers of everyone in the UCLA community.
As AMM19 mentions no matter what happens eventually Coach will end up with Nell. That is a thought we should all celebrate. GO BRUINS.
UPDATE III (N): From KCBS:
It's understood that he hasn't eaten in the last couple days and is very ill.
A beautiful thought from RandBruin:
If this is Coach’s time, the world will be a lesser place without him, but he made the world a much better place by being here. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, and with the rest of Bruinsnation.
Keep it coming guys. That helps all of us while we keep Coach in our minds. GO BRUINS.
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Sad
I’m praying for him and his family. But heaven isn’t a bad deal. Good luck coach , we all love who you are , and what you represent! God bless you
Bruin for life!!!!
You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one. - John Wooden
A beautiful thought
At least we can know that he’ll truly be somewhere where he is loved, with the one that he loved more than anyone and anything else.
slow down, look up
by Point Guard 08 on Jun 3, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
If it's really, finally, your time
you can go from us knowing just how extraordinary a life you’ve led, and how dearly you are loved.
It is sad for us
but not for him. As AMM19 said he will soon be reunited with Nell. Coach accepted his fate long ago, and it is now our turn to come to grips with the mortality of a living legend.
Thank you for everything Coach, my prayers are with you.
I can't tell you how much I am praying for him.........
however, I realize that is probably very selfish of me. He has been my idol for so long and listening to him and reading his books, it is obvious how much he loved his wife, Nell. We have had 99 wonderful years with this man here on earth…..with many of those years in Westwood. Maybe it is time for him to be reunited with her. I can only imagine how much he wants to see her again. I don’t mean to be too over the top with this, but as I write I am so sad at the thought of losing a living legend and a man of such character who has touched me so much in my lifetime. However, I also feel happy at the thought of him no longer suffering and being reunited with his wonderful wife. Whatever happens, I will be incredibly sad……………….but I feel so lucky to have been alive when John Wooden was able to touch so many lives, even those like myself who never got to meet him in person.
God Bless You
Coach for every life you have touched (God knows its countless). You are an inspiration to every Bruin, every basketball player, and every human being with a soul. Nell is waiting with open arms, I’m sure…..
"He has to want it because talent only takes you so far. How much you want it is the difference between good and great." - Rick Neuheisel
Our Loss and Heaven's Gain
If this is Coach’s time, the world will be a lesser place without him, but he made the world a much better place by being here. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, and with the rest of Bruinsnation.
by RandBruin on Jun 3, 2010 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Absolutely
I’ve been thinking about this a lot since I first heard and some members of my family said the same thing. I know we are better off for having Coach around, both on the court and more importantly off.
While it's a happy thought he'll be with Nell again
I can’t help feeling sad that Coach Wooden would no longer be around. I selfishly wanted to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Say it aint so
Be in peace coach. Someone is waiting for you up court.
by brewnz on Jun 3, 2010 3:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
No matter what
His life and deeds transcends this world and will live on through future generations.
I heard this at about 9 a.m. E.S.T.
My wife works at the Orlando Sentinel, a Tribune Company paper whose sister paper is the Trogan Times. She heard it from the Sentinel sports editor that heard it from the Trogan Times sports editor. Couldn’t find any corroborating source anywhere on the net and didn’t want to post it here without a more credible source Trogan Times not credible). Very sad to hear it is true.
Coach...
Thank you for everything you’ve given this community. You don’t know how many lives you’ve deeply touched by your wisdom, optomism, energy, and smile. God Bless You, Coach
Well said.
As a kid growing up in a difficult situation, I always had coach and his incredible teams to make me happy. I was so grateful a few years ago when I got to thank him for this.
Go Bruins!
It's sad that Coach has to share the home page
with OJ Payo and Floydboy
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Coach
I just read this and am very saddened to hear that Coach is in the hospital and the drs don’t believe he will make it past the week end. Prayers are needed for this man who has walked the walk as straight as anyone ever has. I know that he will be re-united with the love of his life Nell real soon and it will be a great reunion
If everyone lives his or her life the way that Coach lived his . . .
. . . a lot of the world’s problems would be gone. His wisdom is timeless and he is an example of a man we should all strive to be. We will fall short, but we will be much better people because of him. His philosophies cannot help but be an inspiration for anyone who reads them.
Prayers on the way...
to not just a coach but a teacher. His influence will continue to ripple for years to come.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
A national treasure
our thoughts and prayers are with you coach!
"Success is never final, Failure is never fatal. It's Courage that count's"
John Wooden.....
if thats true
Then heaven is rejoicing. Thanks for all the wonderful memories Coach.
Bruin for life!!!!
You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one. - John Wooden
Reported as fact?
Being reported as fact here? http://bit.ly/9809qy
R.I.P. Coach.
Say it isn't so
Coach will be in my prayers. I am of the newer generation, so I never got to see him coach basketball. However, he has taught me so many things. I have his pyramid of success on my wall. This is a HUGE loss. I was hoping that he’d get to see the new Pauley once it’s completed.
CBS is reporting
that he’s at UCLA Medical Center in grave condition. It’s only fitting that he leave us from the very campus he graced for so long, and so well…
Thank you, Coach
For all that you have done for our blessed University, and for being such a positive influence in so many lives, including yours truly.
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
Thanks for so much more than basketball
A real teacher of so much beyond the court. Thanks for all you have done, & the inflence you have been on many generations. My thoughs & prayers to you, your family & loved ones. You will always have a very special place with UCLA & myself.
God Bless
Was hoping this day would never come
But we all knew it would. I am happy for Coach because he will be with Nell soon.
Yonder
Once I was afraid of dying,
Terrified of ever-lying,
Petrified of leaving family, home and friends.
Thoughts of absence from my dear ones,
Drew a melancholy tear once,
And a lonely, dreadful fear of when life ends.
But those days are long behind me;
Fear of leaving does not bind me,
And departure does not host a single care.
Peace does comfort as I ponder,
A reunion in the Yonder,
With my dearest who are waiting over there.
by Victoria on Jun 3, 2010 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Coach you are loved,
I still remember being a young sophomore when I met Coach. He intorduced me to his whole family and then continued to talk to m as if he had known me. I’m welling up at work thinking about this. God this has been a crummy past 2 months. He touched so many people I just can’t even think straight right now. I apoloize to all my BNers out there reading this for my incoherent thoughts. Just know coach that I will never forget you.
by UCLABRU1 on Jun 3, 2010 4:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Wow...
Here’s to you Coach.
Once I was afraid of dying,
terrified of ever-lying,
petrified of leaving family, home and friends.
Thoughts of absence from my dear ones,
brought a melancholy tear once,
and a dredful fear of when life ends.
But those days are long behind me,
fear of leaving does not bind me,
and departure does not hold a single care.
Peace does comfort as I ponder,
a reunion in the yonder,
with my dearest one who is waiting for me there.
-Sven Nader
by Telemachus on Jun 3, 2010 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
should be on front page
Great !
Bruin for life!!!!
You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one. - John Wooden
Thoughts and Prayers
to Coach Wooden and his family. I hate the thought of Coach suffering like this. In any event he will forever be remembered for the life he led in this world and will be eagerly accepted in the next.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Wooden
God Bless You Coach. You have brought so much more than fun and excitement to myself and the world. I will miss you, the world will miss you, but you will never ever be forgotton.
Please get better Coach
But if it is indeed his time, thank you. Thank you so much. Words cannot express enough the value you have brought to this world.
by tommybruin on Jun 3, 2010 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Praying for Coach
I think we can all find joy in knowing Coach made such an amazing, positive impact on our school and on the world. He has an amazing soul, heaven will be lucky to have him when it is his time! But I have to admit I have tears in my eyes at the thought of losing him. Prayers for his family.
Why are some Twitterers saying he has died?
What is the source? OC Reg has gone back and forth, “he’s dead” then minutes later, “he’s not”… What the heck??
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...
I am glad that he has stayed sharp until the end
Having had close relatives and friends who suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, we are all blessed that Coach’s wit and intellect have stayed sharp even as his body has declined over the last few years. He has been an inspiration to all, and I have constantly been impressed by his wisdom and common sense. Blessings to him and his family. He is one of a kind, and if this is his time, so be it, but he will be missed by the Bruin community and the entire sports world. He has left an indelible mark on UCLA and represents all that our school stands for, both in sports and more importantly, in character.
Nestor
Is there anyway you can make this the lone post on the front page. I don’t Timmeh and Payo ruining this somber day.
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by AMM19 on Jun 3, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm just thankful...
…That I got to be alive at the same time as Coach. It’s not even about him just being a Bruin, but about him being an incredible coach, an incredible educator, an incredible husband. I don’t really know how else to describe him, and how grateful I am for living on the same planet as him.
by Ahambone on Jun 3, 2010 5:14 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Coach
He has built indelible and unassailable mountains of superlative accomplishments—motivated by the noblest of purposes—those of upright living and of educating young men and women.
How many of us aspire to greatness? How many want greatness just for ourselves? How few of us have greatness? Coach Wooden has greatness and achieved it for the love of the game and those high principles for the education of young minds. Those were his humble goals. But by his teaching and example he has ennobled us all. Coach John Wooden is greatness.
Thank you Coach
EGO TROIORUM MALLEUS SUM
the washington post just put up article
with a title “John Wooden dies at 99” – http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/06/03/GA2010060304369.html
if this is confirmed, this will be one of the saddest days in Bruin history. You will be missed Coach
GO BRUINS!!! CHEER LIKE CHAMPIONS!!!
its appears to have been taken down.
It was titled that in the washington post search engine as well. just gotta wait and see more credible sources
GO BRUINS!!! CHEER LIKE CHAMPIONS!!!
The world isn't as nice as it was.
I never actually met him, but like millions of others I know he was my friend.
I’m sorry, but I can’t be even a little bit articulate now.
a great man
I’m glad he’s made his mark on the world and led a long, prosperous life.
the only shame is that the last season of UCLA basketball he would see is this most recent one. If there’s anything to dedicate next year to, it should be Coach.
I had a chance to get an autograph from Coach a couple years ago
I was only about 12 years old and was too scared to approach him. i watched from afar and when I finally mustered up enough courage to approach, I was turned away by a couple security guards around him. I’ll never forget my dad yelling at me to go get the autograph and the look on Coach’s face as he smiled at me.
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Obviously a very sad day...
…if the rumors are true. I know that Coach can pass on knowing he touched millions of people through a simple game. I think he clearly understood that no matter what you do in this world, you can make a positive impact on other people.
“Sports do not build character….they reveal it.” – John Wooden
Was able to meet coach
at an construction industry breakfast a few years ago and the time we spent with him will stay with me forever! Thanks for everything you taught us coach. I’ll never forget how disappointed he was at us for being so happy to spend a few minutes with him. He said we should feel that way about our family’s. God Bless you coach…
"Success is never final, Failure is never fatal. It's Courage that count's"
John Wooden.....
hoping for the best
it’s crazy that, even at age 99, i just assumed Coach would be around for years to come. It’s is sobering to think of losing him. Stay strong Coach. We are all pulling for you.
CBS reporting
Jim Hill reports that Wooden has been at the UCLA Medical Center since Sunday. There are unverified reports that he isn’t eating and that he’s on a morphine drip.
All these posts
And not one mention of his accomplishments on the court. I think it’s very telling of who he was and how he affected everyone’s lives in a truly meaningful way.
Good observation, sideout
I hadn’t noticed it, but you’re right. I think that’s the way Coach would want it.
Perfectly said.
Coach’s accomplishments on the court pale in comparison to his accomplishments in life.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Gifts
How much better are we for what Coach has taught us? And those lessons have nothing to do with a basketball, but everything to do with life.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Love You, Coach
I don’t want to say goodbye, but I want peace, joy, and no pain for you.
Whatever happens now, please know that we really did hear you, and we’re all so grateful.
Love My Bruins
by Bruingirl83 on Jun 4, 2010 6:43 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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