RIP Jerome Kersey

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  1. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Just heard on the radio that friends are reporting that he passed away. I didn't catch any details, but I thought he deserved a thread ASAP.
     
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    ... What?! I didn't expect this...
     
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    What?! He's younger than my mom even...
     
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    Always a fan favorite. Damn.
     
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    Oh my God... So sad if true.
     
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    What? That came outta the blue!!! No way
     
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    Oh man. Out of nowhere. He was just doing events within the last two weeks. So, so sad. All the condolences to his family during what must be a very, very difficult time.
     
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    Confirmed... :(

     
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    Heartbreaking news....this makes me really sad. Happy Trails Jerome!
     
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    Wasn't he working for the Blazers? I know I saw him on TV just recently.
     
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    Puts a big damper on the excitement of the trade deadline. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
     
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    No.... This devastates me. Oh man. Thoughts and prayers. RIP Jerome.
     
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    Such a sad day. He was so young, newly married.....hope he had things taken care of for his family. A tragic loss.

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    I wonder what could've happened? Heart attack maybe?
     
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    Yeah this hurts. Very sad indeed
     
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    holy shit! I wonder what happened. He's been on the post game shows and seemed fine. So many pro athletes die young. Jesus....2/5ths of the great starting lineup from 1989 team gone.
     
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    I don't know for sure, but I'm pretty sure he was at the player palooza...
     

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