Some sobering news from Jim Fadler

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  • May 8, 2018 at 6:24 pm #85993
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    Jim doesn’t post on the boards anymore, but this is from facebook. I asked Jim if I could post it, and he said “Absolutely. I still look in from time to time.”

    Jim Fadler

    Today is the one year anniversary of when I called my boss Jeff Basler with the news that I had liver cancer. First thanks for the support and good things you have all sent my way. They told me I was at stage four right off the bat and it was 1-2 years left.

    Jim is an old friend, one I have always admired, and through earlier versions of this board and others, a presence in all our lives. He always had a great sensibility and his spirit shows through now in the harder times. We connect on facebook now and then and one of the things that comes through is his wonderful rapport with his 2 sons. Among other things, Jim is a great father.

    And he’s a great Rams fan too.

    My earnest best wishes to Jim and his friends and family. It’s always inspiring to see someone of quality living a good life, something that always shows through no matter what time or fate throws at them.

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    May 8, 2018 at 6:43 pm #85994
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    He Is one of my all-time favourite posters on the Rams boards. He has a thorough knowledge of football. He’s measured and thoughtful, with a complete absence of pretence. I still follow him on twitter. He’s just a nice man. I am sending him positive energy.

    May 8, 2018 at 7:58 pm #85996
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    wow. i’ll keep him in my thoughts.

    May 8, 2018 at 8:02 pm #85997
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    Jim was a big plus to the board, in knowledge and character. I wish him the best.

    Agamemnon

    May 8, 2018 at 8:18 pm #85998
    TSRF
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    Well that just sucks… Best of luck to you Jim. Thanks for all your insightful posts, and just for being the kind, thoughtful gentleman you are.

    May 9, 2018 at 12:02 am #86001
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    Ah…now, that’s just awful. I’m very sorry to hear that. I’ve always respected Jim, not only because of his valuable football insight, but just because he always came across as a decent man, with integrity and honor. And I hope he continues to make the best of an already magnificent life.

    May 9, 2018 at 6:31 am #86004
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    Although I don’t know him personally, from what I do know I can say there are few better people than Jim Fadler.

    I wish him the best.

    May 9, 2018 at 8:50 am #86008
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    First thanks all of you for everything and not just this thread, thanks for all the fellowship over all the years. I just don’t do the message boards anymore but I still look in from time to time.

    Last year I received an autographed football from Robert Woods and the Rams when someone told them about me and it included a really nice personalized note. I have it displayed prominently amongst all my Rams stuff.

    My desire was to see them make the playoffs one last time but I am feeling quite a bit more optimistic about my chances now so I really want a Super Bowl victory this year.

    Cheers and don’t worry or fret about me its all good and I am at peace with this

    Thanks again

    Jimi

    Twitter handle is @jimiramsboy

    May 9, 2018 at 12:30 pm #86021
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    Sigh. One of the best people I’ve read on any board anywhere.

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    “We are all treading the vanishing road of a song in the air, the vanishing road of the spring flowers and the winter snows, the vanishing roads of the winds and the streams, the vanishing road of beloved faces.”
    ~Richard Le Gallienne

    May 9, 2018 at 8:28 pm #86034
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    jimiramsboy wrote:

    Last year I received an autographed football from Robert Woods and the Rams when someone told them about me and it included a really nice personalized note

    Wow!

    May 10, 2018 at 10:22 am #86051
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    jimiramsboy wrote:

    First thanks all of you for everything and not just this thread, thanks for all the fellowship over all the years. I just don’t do the message boards anymore but I still look in from time to time.

    Last year I received an autographed football from Robert Woods and the Rams when someone told them about me and it included a really nice personalized note. I have it displayed prominently amongst all my Rams stuff.

    My desire was to see them make the playoffs one last time but I am feeling quite a bit more optimistic about my chances now so I really want a Super Bowl victory this year.

    Cheers and don’t worry or fret about me its all good and I am at peace with this

    Thanks again

    Jimi

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    I’ve always felt fucking honored to be able to post with you, Jim. You are one of the reasons i love the internet. From a small town in the middle of appalachia, i can find a Jim Fadler out there on the internetz.

    …btw, what do you think of the trades and draft picks this year? Anything to say about McVay or Goff? Can they do it again? Will they regress?
    Any lingering thoughts on the move from St.Louis?

    Sincerely,
    wv mark

    October 25, 2018 at 10:38 pm #92833
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    October 26, 2018 at 1:47 am #92846
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    So glad you got to see the Rams in person again!Maybe you’re the guy that woke that championship defense up.Your everyones favorite poster here at the Huddle Board.

    October 26, 2018 at 9:54 am #92850
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    Jim , you are facing this cancer with courage and grace. You are an inspiration to others. Keep fighting!

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