Sam Mills passes away

dberce1 · 04-18-2005, 02:39 PM

So sad, one of my alltime favorites:

Sam Mills, the Carolina Panthers linebackers coach and one of the best players in franchise history, has lost his lengthy battle with intestinal cancer.

Mills, 45, died Monday, according to National Football League sources.

Mills was diagnosed in August 2003. At first doctors, told him he had only several months to live. But Mills battled the disease bravely. He underwent chemotherapy and radiation, but continued coaching.

He was an inspirational force to the PanthersÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢ run to Super Bowl XXXVIII, delivering an emotional speech to the team before a playoff victory. Mills continued coaching through the 2004 season, but took a turn for the worst in recent weeks.

Didn't post the link, it was a sign up to read deal.

JKool · 04-18-2005, 02:58 PM

That is sad.

spkb25 · 04-18-2005, 03:01 PM

YEAH I THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO MAKE IT. ITS TERRIBLE. GREAT PLAYER. ITS A REAL SHAME TO SEE HIM LEAVE.

JKool · 04-18-2005, 03:01 PM

I\'m going to observe a moment of silence.

It is one of those deaths that makes me wonder what I\'ve really done with my life. Sam wasn\'t much older than me, and he had already had quite a career and was well in to a second (coaching). Perhaps I\'m feeling overly melancholy today, but that hit me a bit.

Condolences to his family and close ones.

BlackandBlue · 04-18-2005, 03:10 PM

Love to 51

Prayers to the relatives and loved ones.

stockman311 · 04-18-2005, 03:16 PM

What a great player and a great person. \"The Field Mouse\" has passed away. What a great player on a great defense.

Tobias-Reiper · 04-18-2005, 03:40 PM

51

Rest in peace, Sam...

4saintspirit · 04-18-2005, 03:58 PM

A terrible loss to all of football -- what a classy guy on and off the field. But hey Sam -- say hello to Buddy and have a beer for us.

JOESAM2002 · 04-18-2005, 05:50 PM

God blessed us all by knowing and watching Sam play. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. My thoughts and condolences to his family.

FireVenturi · 04-18-2005, 07:13 PM

Sam was a great lb.

RIP #51

04-18-2005, 02:39 PM	#1
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	Sam Mills passes away So sad, one of my alltime favorites: Sam Mills, the Carolina Panthers linebackers coach and one of the best players in franchise history, has lost his lengthy battle with intestinal cancer. Mills, 45, died Monday, according to National Football League sources. Mills was diagnosed in August 2003. At first doctors, told him he had only several months to live. But Mills battled the disease bravely. He underwent chemotherapy and radiation, but continued coaching. He was an inspirational force to the PanthersÃƒÂ¢Ã¢Â‚Â¬Ã¢Â„Â¢ run to Super Bowl XXXVIII, delivering an emotional speech to the team before a playoff victory. Mills continued coaching through the 2004 season, but took a turn for the worst in recent weeks. Didn't post the link, it was a sign up to read deal.

04-18-2005, 02:58 PM	#2
JKool 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,423	Sam Mills passes away That is sad.

04-18-2005, 03:01 PM	#3
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Sam Mills passes away YEAH I THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO MAKE IT. ITS TERRIBLE. GREAT PLAYER. ITS A REAL SHAME TO SEE HIM LEAVE.

04-18-2005, 03:01 PM	#4
JKool 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,423	Sam Mills passes away I\'m going to observe a moment of silence. It is one of those deaths that makes me wonder what I\'ve really done with my life. Sam wasn\'t much older than me, and he had already had quite a career and was well in to a second (coaching). Perhaps I\'m feeling overly melancholy today, but that hit me a bit. Condolences to his family and close ones.

04-18-2005, 03:16 PM	#6
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Sam Mills passes away What a great player and a great person. \"The Field Mouse\" has passed away. What a great player on a great defense.

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BlackandBlue Kinder, gentler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,889	Sam Mills passes away Love to 51 Prayers to the relatives and loved ones.

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JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Sam Mills passes away God blessed us all by knowing and watching Sam play. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. My thoughts and condolences to his family.

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FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Sam Mills passes away Sam was a great lb. RIP #51