RIP Jerome Kersey

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Oh my god, I've been out of it and I just learned about Mercy passing. I'm so sad. He was the first Blazer I ever met, back when I as about 14 years old. He and Duck both, they might be my sentimentally favorite Blazers ever. I loved those guys, both so nice and just great people.

Wow I'm going to miss those two.
 
RIP Jerome. I always admired JK's desire and his human quality. I can't believe he passed on at such a young age. Really Sad
 
EL PRESIDENTE said:
I thought I read a quote that was maybe from Schonz that Kersey was walking around without his crutches after surgery. Perhaps that aggrivated the clot to break.
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Indeed. Schonz said he scolded him about walking without crutches yesterday morning.
 
That Terry Porter video was heartbreaking. I hope they play Mercy, Mercy, Me by Marvin Gaye Sunday.
 
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Now we find out it was a blood clot in the lung. I understand he was under rehab for a knee surgery. Connect the dots........uh.
 
BrianFromWA said:
Man, I can't even look at the picture and read the quote without veklempting. I never would've made it through watching the presser.
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I wanted to reach out and give the dude a hug....

The others did a reasonable job of holding it together.
 
Like many of you, I've been thinking a lot about Jerome the last couple of days. Last night, I was trying to think of any player in the history of the NBA who gave more effort and energy, every single game, and I couldn't think of one.

Many NBA players have an entitled attitude, and are given star status for reasons that escape many fans.
I want guys like Jerome, Wesley Matthews, Terry Porter, and any other hard-working players that appreciate their opportunity on my team.

To me, Jerome Kersey was everything great about the NBA.
 
BrianFromWA said:
Man, I can't even look at the picture and read the quote without veklempting. I never would've made it through watching the presser.
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I was a depressed mess all day after watching the presser. People were saying "Did you cry?" And I'd respond "Hell yeah I did."
 
PtldPlatypus said:
If anyone reading this has any pull, this needs to be the anthem at our next home game. Thanks for posting that BeerBoy.
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+1000000000000000000. I know they have them set out way ahead of time, but this does need to be it. If I had money, I would be at that game Sunday. Hopefully we'll be able to listen in on radio and see it on TV.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
If anyone reading this has any pull, this needs to be the anthem at our next home game. Thanks for posting that BeerBoy.
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Might I suggest, anyone with a twitter account please tweet the Jerome Anthem to the Trailblazers asking of this to be the anthem before the Memphis game. They get enough tweets, someone important will see it.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
If anyone reading this has any pull, this needs to be the anthem at our next home game. Thanks for posting that BeerBoy.
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That is a capital idea. What an amazing way to honor Mercy. There would not be a dry eye in the house.
 
Daweez04 said:
Might I suggest, anyone with a twitter account please tweet the Jerome Anthem to the Trailblazers asking of this to be the anthem before the Memphis game. They get enough tweets, someone important will see it.
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I have sent this request to the Blazers.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
I have sent this request to the Blazers.
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And I immediately heard back.

Thanks John. We are considering everything to honor Jerome the best way we can for him and his family. This is on a long list of things we are considering.
 
HomerLovesKoolAid said:
Like many of you, I've been thinking a lot about Jerome the last couple of days. Last night, I was trying to think of any player in the history of the NBA who gave more effort and energy, every single game, and I couldn't think of one.

Many NBA players have an entitled attitude, and are given star status for reasons that escape many fans.
I want guys like Jerome, Wesley Matthews, Terry Porter, and any other hard-working players that appreciate their opportunity on my team.

To me, Jerome Kersey was everything great about the NBA.
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Two more Blazers I would add to that pure heart team are Brian Grant and Steve Blake. Those men make me proud of my Blazers, and even though none were the stars they all are truly special.
 
HomerLovesKoolAid said:
Like many of you, I've been thinking a lot about Jerome the last couple of days. Last night, I was trying to think of any player in the history of the NBA who gave more effort and energy, every single game, and I couldn't think of one.

Many NBA players have an entitled attitude, and are given star status for reasons that escape many fans.
I want guys like Jerome, Wesley Matthews, Terry Porter, and any other hard-working players that appreciate their opportunity on my team.

To me, Jerome Kersey was everything great about the NBA.
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>He was special and he was great due to the skilled players around him.
 
I had thought the team would rally around JKersey and play their game to his honor. The Utah and Memphis game told me they forgot.
 
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