A good Bulldog fighting for his life

Friend of mine I went to State with and is as a dedicated State fan as there is- Russell Thomas- is on a vent fighting for his life after suffering an aneurysm. He is from Houston and coached awhile- then moved on into the admin side. He's in Tupelo trying to hang on.

Prayers to him and his family!!

Prayers going up Coach.

Praying as well!

Praying

Keeping him in my prayers!

Praying for him now.

Prayers being sent. I have known him since the city park swimming pool days back in the early 70's and probably before that. No doubt he is one of the good guys on this earth.

as of 6am this morning- eyes opened but still on vent

Praying!

I know RT and he's one heck'uva good guy and he and his family bleed maroon/white. I've been keeping up with LA's updates and he's making some progress but he's by no means outta the woods and has a LONG WAY to go. Please keep this family in your prayers folks.

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Originally Posted by Coach34

as of 6am this morning- eyes opened but still on vent

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Good news.

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Originally Posted by Saltydog

I know RT well and he's one heck'uva good guy and he and his family bleed maroon/white. I've been keeping up with LA's updates and he's making some progress but he's by no means outta the woods and has a LONG WAY to go. Please keep this family in your prayers folks.

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I'm 95% sure he posts here as well but wont tell me his name because he argues with me

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Russell fought a tough battle but left us to be with Lord this afternoon. We lost a good Dude and Bulldog today.

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Russell fought a tough battle but left us to be with Lord this afternoon. We lost a good Dude and Bulldog today.

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He was a great Bulldog who never met a stranger. He will without a doubt be missed by many, myself included. Rest In Peace, Russell.

Damn. Sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.

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Russell fought a tough battle but left us to be with Lord this afternoon. We lost a good Dude and Bulldog today.

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Loss is always tough for those still here as you know Coach. But he has left the physical pain behind and stepped into His arms and presence.

Praying for family. Sorry for the loss.

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Loss is always tough for those still here as you know Coach. But he has left the physical pain behind and stepped into His arms and presence.

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I was hoping he would get some overtime like I did. Really feel for his wife and son. He and his son were very close State fans. Mom is a Rebel but that doesnt matter

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I was hoping he would get some overtime like I did. Really feel for his wife and son. He and his son were very close State fans. Mom is a Rebel but that doesnt matter

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My son and I unfortunately understand that pain. It never goes away. We have just learned to live with it.

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Originally Posted by EdwardDrayton

My son and I unfortunately understand that pain. It never goes away. We have just learned to live with it.

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I hear ya and it just burns me for him. Last Fall after a big win my son ran across the field after we took a knee and jumped into my arms to celebrate the huge win(a LT jumping on you may I remind you). It was everything I cheated death for to have that moment. I hate it for Brick that he wont get to do anything like that again with Russ

Thoughts and prayer for his family.

I got the call about Russell yesterday afternoon and I just had to get up and shut the door to my office. Let me tell you something, if you didn't like Russell Thomas, well something is wrong with you. Prayers for Brick and Lee Ann.

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