RIP Andrew Davison (2003)

[fgoodwin]

I didn't see this one posted, if so, please delete:

Former Cowboy (2003) and Jet (2002) Andrew Davison passed away on Feb 7, 2017; he was 37 and died after a six-year battle with a heart condition:

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article132960469.html

 

[WoodysGirl]

That's super young.

 

[jobberone]

So sorry to hear.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

That is far too young.

 

[AbeBeta]

That's super young.

It is.

That's all about getting good health care. Folks who'd otherwise die young can go deep into the 70s with proper care

 

[diefree666]

It is.

That's all about getting good health care. Folks who'd otherwise die young can go deep into the 70s with proper care

Much more likely it was a genetic defect that finally took his life. Not a thing anyone can do about that.

 

[JoeKing]

Far too you young, RIP.

 

[AbeBeta]

Much more likely it was a genetic defect that finally took his life. Not a thing anyone can do about that.

Genetic defects are sorta rare whereas lack of proper health care is sorta common. Yet you call a genetic defect "more likely?" That's some great logic right there.

 

[fgoodwin]

Genetic defects are sorta rare whereas lack of proper health care is sorta common. Yet you call a genetic defect "more likely?" That's some great logic right there.

Guys, a former Cowboy died, which is a sad thing. Do we really need to get into an argument over the causes? Let the poor guy rest in peace.

 

[AbeBeta]

Guys, a former Cowboy died, which is a sad thing. Do we really need to get into an argument over the causes? Let the poor guy rest in peace.

I was making a broader point about the league not taking care of former players. Sorry you don't think that is important

 

[JoeKing]

I was making a broader point about the league not taking care of former players. Sorry you don't think that is important

Activist comments are not apropos on a thread meant to commemorate a persons life. Do you not understand it is bad form?

 

[Silver Surfer]

I agree. This thread is not the place to start a discussion/debate about health care.

My condolences to his family.

 

[AbeBeta]

Activist comments are not apropos on a thread meant to commemorate a persons life. Do you not understand it is bad form?

I'm sorry - you don't get to define what is or isn't appropriate. Not what is or isn't "activism"

It is, in my view, entirely appropriate to be unhappy about an unnecessary death. You, on the other hand, appear to believe hollow "thoughts and prayers" statements are meaningful.

 

[Silver Surfer]

No, but the mods do. You get my vote for "turd of the day" for politicizing a thread memorializing a former player.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Rest In Peace brother !

 

[fgoodwin]

I was making a broader point about the league not taking care of former players. Sorry you don't think that is important

You can make your point in your own thread. The article I posted really gives your assumption no support whatsoever. But you already knew that and wanted to make an issue anyway.

 

[Kaiser]

It is, in my view, entirely appropriate to be unhappy about an unnecessary death.

And what actual facts makes you think his death was "unnecessary" or that his treatment (or lack thereof) had any role in his death?

 

[JoeKing]

I'm sorry - you don't get to define what is or isn't appropriate. Not what is or isn't "activism"

It is, in my view, entirely appropriate to be unhappy about an unnecessary death. You, on the other hand, appear to believe hollow "thoughts and prayers" statements are meaningful.

Bless your Jewish heart.

 

[Trouty]

Bless your Jewish heart.

 

[Melonfeud]

He was a four year starter at KANSAS U. played cornerback for the tuna, the article I googled said he showed up to play college ball one year with a bullet lodged in his bicep and practiced/ played with it as the Dr. believed it was the safest call,,, ( he lived in Detroit) that article was post FEB.17 2017 and stated he'd passed away the week prior,,, from what I took away was he was a motivated dude and self confident,, Damn! 37 years is a pretty short span above ground.
R.I.P.

(Sheese! I googled the same link the O.P. POSTED,,
that's pretty lame in anybody's book,,,I'm spending entirely too much time around here.)