Brett Favre's father passes away

[skyking1976]

I just heard that Brett Favre's father passed away last night at the much too young age of 58. Such a tragic happening so close to Christmas. The Farve family will be in my thoughts.

SK

http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2003/12/22/1/

 

[MarineGrunt]

It's really gotta suck for him. He's still playing tonight though. It should be interesting to see how he does...

 

[Timebuilder]

Let's hope he wins one for his dad!

I'm sure he'd say "get out there and do your best".

 

[skyking1976]

There is another article attached to the one I linked. At an interview with Brett's father he was quoted as saying, "It's hard to believe that the little boy we raised has done all this."

Really hits home, huh?

Call your fathers and tell them that you love them.

SK

 

[flywithruss]

Brett is absolutely on fire tonight, having a standout first half.

The family is in my prayers ...

 

[Chunk]

There's no blow too low for the Raider nation, is there....putting a hit on Favre's dad?!?

 

[2000flyer]

311 first half yards! Does this guy have heart or what. No better a dedication to a father, coach and mentor.

2000Flyer

 

[skyking1976]

What an @ss-kicking the Packers are delivering! A personal passing record set by Favre and 31 points in the 1st half too... Absolutely awesome!

 

[corp_da20_guy]

CONGRATS to the PACK...and condolences to Brett Favre!

 

[skyking1976]

CONGRATS to the PACK...and condolences to Brett Favre!

Final noteworthy stats...

Brett Favre passing - 399 yds with a QB rating of 154.9!!!!
Javon Walker receiving - 124 yds
Ahman Green rushing - 127 yds
Michael Hawthorne - 4 Ints

 

[Chunk]

Say there EasyJack...looking at all six of your posts, you seem to find humor in making up acronyms that spell out 'naughty' words...about 15 are we? How many hours a week do you spend working on your sim airline, anyway?

Go away, troll.

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

Brett is awesome!!!

I've always been a Vikings fan, but since moving to GRB about 11 years ago (1 year after Favre arrived), I've been converted and the Packers are now my #2 team. A main reason I like the Packers is Favre. He's great!

Now, of course, he isn't perfect. A few years ago, he was messing around (like his old tight end, Mark Chmura), and his wife was pissed, but they settled that, and I think their relationship is very steady now.

I realize that people in a position of power or fame, especially men, tend to screw around, so I'm not picking on Favre specifically (we've seen the actions of Clinton, Eisenhower, and most of the presidents, not to mention the glut of sports/entertainment figures that have done the same thing).

He is a very nice guy, and a great asset to the team and to the GRB community.

Go Pack! (unless they're playing the Vikings).

CLiff
GRB