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Tough end to softball season....Rachele Fico loses dad to cancer Monday AM
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:05 pm
As many may know, Fico's dad Ralph has been battling cancer for many years...but has in the last few weeks taken a turn for the worse. According to very reliable sources at the ballpark today, it does not look very good. If you believe in prayer, those might come in handy right now. If not, at least keep the family in your thoughts. Here is an ESPN story written just a couple weeks ago about the relationship Fico and her dad have as it relates to life and softball....great read if you have the time.
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She was a great Tiger and she will be missed.
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She was a great Tiger and she will be missed.
This post was edited on 5/21/13 at 11:32 am
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Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:13 pm to LSUGrad9295
I read the story. A must read for everyone. It's like he fought so long to guide her and enjoy her career and see her secure at the next level. Now that has been achieved. A very special family and story about life.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:14 pm to LSUGrad9295
To Ms. Fico...thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for representing LSU with class... 
Posted on 5/19/13 at 6:01 pm to LSUGrad9295
First prayers for Mr. Fico, his wife and Rachele. May they all have peace with whatever path they have to travel, and Thanks for being a LSU Tiger family...
Posted on 5/19/13 at 7:02 pm to LSUGrad9295
She has to be one hell of a warrior! To be able to pitch like she did the last few games (with zero support).
Posted on 5/19/13 at 7:16 pm to LSUGrad9295
Posted on 5/19/13 at 7:22 pm to Too Frat To Care
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Too Frat To Care
So do you actually care or what?
Posted on 5/19/13 at 7:23 pm to chipsanddip
I don't care either way about softball who wins or loses. The story behind Fico is amazing. 
Posted on 5/19/13 at 7:24 pm to LSUGrad9295
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:33 pm to LSUGrad9295
Prayers extended to the entire family!
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:43 pm to LSUGrad9295
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Five years was one estimate for what remained of a healthy life when Ralph was diagnosed. With the help of his oncologist in Connecticut, Dr. Jeffrey Orell, he's already doubled that. Last year, Ralph watched Rachele pitch a two-hitter for LSU to beat Missouri in the decisive third game of an NCAA tournament super regional. Then he headed to Oklahoma City to watch her pitch in the World Series.
"I always believed that I would be able to make it there, I always dreamed of making it there, but I was never sure if he would be able to be there watching me," Rachele said. "He has just been so strong. He fights every day, and he's just been such an inspiration to me. He's made it this far, and we've made it together."
They spent all those hours together on softball fields and in batting cages and backyards so that she might have a future in the sport. The results speak for themselves. Day after day, she also got to spend time with her dad, her friend and her catcher.
Those are the hours that matter most in the end.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:48 pm to LSUGrad9295
man, cancer just sucks...no other way to put it...
Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:27 pm to WDcajun
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She has to be one hell of a warrior! To be able to pitch like she did the last few games
Her whole career has been that way...she has been one to take the ball and just go with it.
Posted on 5/20/13 at 9:19 am to LSUGrad9295
Rachele's dad passed away this morning. Thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family. Her passion and commitment will be hard to replace next year.
Posted on 5/20/13 at 10:14 am to winnining
Her twitter this morning:
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Rachele Fico ?@supafic 2h
The world lost a fighter, but heaven gained an angel. R.I.P. Daddy 5-20-13
This post was edited on 5/20/13 at 10:16 am
Posted on 5/20/13 at 10:24 am to LSUGrad9295
My thoughts and prayers are with the Fico family. My family has been through cancer and times like this so I know what she is going through. I wouldn't wish cancer on my worst enemy. RIP Mr. Fico and my thoughts are with Rachele, her mother and their family. Geaux Tigers.
Posted on 5/20/13 at 10:32 am to bayoubengal225
He held on through her last college game.
Wow! Prayers for her and her family.
Wow! Prayers for her and her family.
Posted on 5/20/13 at 10:33 am to nicholastiger
My office is dusty again today.
Posted on 5/20/13 at 10:45 am to ProjectP2294
Hate to hear this...
Posted on 5/20/13 at 10:47 am to ProjectP2294
Cancer is such a terrible thing. Prayers for her and her family.
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