Jim Wilson... unknown here, but a giant in my heart

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  1. Tennessee Tom

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    Coach Jim Wilson, my high school baseball and football coach, was diagnosed with cancer in his liver and spine 9 days ago and I just found out. There are a lot of people that were involved in my youth but nobody sticks out more in my mind that Coach Wilson. He was a disciplinarian and well loved by his team.

    My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the doctors charged with making him better... or at least comfortable.

    You are still loved Coach!

    Coach Jim Wilson Prayer Request
     
    Tennessee Tom, Dec 25, 2010
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    Sorry to hear that Tom, we will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
     
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    Tennessee Tom, Dec 25, 2010
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    I just spoke with Coach Wilson. Of course, after so many years, 33 to be exact, he did not recognize my voice. When I stated my name, he immediately remembered me from his FIRST coaching year in 1973. The man has a mind like a steel trap.

    He is upbeat and not having to do radiation. There is a new drug that he takes, 7 pills per day, with minimal side effects. It was great talking to him again and I wish I could be there for his benefit reception tomorrow night.

    Coach Wilson was big in my life back then. Even after I transfered to DuPont for my Junior and Senior years, we stayed in touch. I realize that this does not mean much to you guys but it is therapy for me to voice it through this forum.
     
    Tennessee Tom, Dec 27, 2010
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    Which we think is fine Tom. He sounds like a great guy, I hope the treatments work.
     
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    Amen to that Tom....we'll be sure to include the Coach in our thoughts and prayers.....
     
    BuckeyeT, Dec 27, 2010
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    I'm with ya Tom.
     
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    Mentors from out youths, great story Tom I hope he beats that nasty disease! F* Cancer!
     
    Terry O'Keefe, Dec 27, 2010
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    I just received this e-mail and it has brightened my day beyond belief!
     
    Tennessee Tom, Feb 17, 2011
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    Great news Tom!
     
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    Fantastic news.....
     
    BuckeyeT, Feb 18, 2011
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    Heartwarming news.
     
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  13. Tennessee Tom

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    Thanks guys. This man means a lot to me.I had no real "man training" although there was a male roll model (sad as it was) in my house. This man filled some of that void.
     
    Tennessee Tom, Feb 18, 2011
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    Tom, since expirimental drugs were involved, it is my hope that this is some kind of break through in oncology. Son Jeff is an oncologist.
     
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    Me too Victor. Me too.
     
    Tennessee Tom, Feb 18, 2011
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