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Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:43 pm
Posted by HailHailtoMichigan!
Mission Viejo, CA
Member since Mar 2012
69306 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:43 pm
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I'm not sure who all knows but ... Benjamin Coleman (Craig)
Is in his final days with his battle against stage IV pancreatic cancer. He is at home with hospice. We're trying to keep his pain under control in his last days here on Earth. He's been a fighter, went through a year of chemo and radiation and that kept the tumor in the pancreas at Bay but then he had a separate cancer come up in the lungs. A couple of months ago. May 30 the scan showed progression of those tumors and enlargement of lymph nodes and the doctor called for no more treatment. He went home with hospice then but was doing relatively well until this past Wednesday when he his pain became uncontrollable. His wife decided to waive the hospice and take him to the hospital. We had another scan done and it showed that the cancer in the pancreas had metastasized everywhere is in the liver on the lungs and all of the tumors have increased in size. So they got his pain under control with a nerve block and sent him home. So we are now taking it day by day. He's not really able to talk on the phone but his wife Chrissy is reading his text to him so if y'all want to send him a message on messenger or through the phone if you have his number she or I will make sure he gets it! Y'all all know he played hard and loved hard so it is very difficult to see him like this but God's will! Love you all and I know he does too!


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Posted by Mr. Hangover
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2003
34509 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:44 pm to
Just a friendly reminder that everyone that posts here is still in fact a human being. I wish you the best ben, stay strong man



This post was edited on 7/22/19 at 6:43 pm
Posted by Tiger Voodoo
Champs 03 07 09 11(fack) 19!!!
Member since Mar 2007
21785 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:44 pm to
Wow.


We rarely saw eye to eye but hate to see anyone dealing with this.


Prayers sent to ben and his family.
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
93703 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:45 pm to
Love ya, Ben. Keep up the fight you stubborn bastard!
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
17893 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:46 pm to
Godspeed, bencoleman.
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
93703 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:49 pm to
quote:

Just a friendly reminder that everyone that posts here is still in fact a human being.

I try to think of the board in this way, imagine sitting next to the person you least like on the board at a huge LSU game. It may be at Bama or for an SEC or Nationso Championship. Let's say LSU wins on a last second play, how many of us wouldn't turn to that person sitting next to us and give a high five or a hug? I know I would. I love all LSU fans and wish the best for everyone that engages here.
Posted by Tigre85
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2019
1919 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:53 pm to
I'll be praying for Craig .
Posted by la_birdman
Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2005
31014 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:54 pm to
Prayers and support to you and your family and friends, Ben. So sorry to hear this.



Keep the faith.



Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
260686 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:55 pm to
Some people carry heavy burdens here, far beyond sports.

God bless you Ben, hope your journey is peaceful and tranquil.
Posted by Le Tenia
Member since Feb 2015
4480 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:58 pm to
Peace be with you bencoleman!
Posted by earl keese
A Thousand Miles from Nowhere
Member since Jan 2014
7027 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:00 pm to
quote:

We rarely saw eye to eye but hate to see anyone dealing with this.



Same here. Ben and I fought like cats and dogs on here but this really is terrible news.
Posted by Cadello
Eunice
Member since Dec 2007
47802 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:01 pm to
Our days on this earth are limited. We should live each day as if it were our last.
Prayers for you Ben. May God bless you and your family and may your days be filled with peace. Never give up brother.
Posted by ImayGoLesMiles
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Feb 2015
12709 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:02 pm to
Man. Cancer sucks. My family has been dealing with my mom's case of esophogeal and laryngeal cancer for over 2 years now. We just got her yearly scan back Friday and it's all great. No cancer at all. I thank the Lord everyday for giving me more time with my mother. She was definitely blessed by God and he just wasn't ready to take her yet. I feel so bad for ben, but death comes to us all eventually, and it's not on our time but God's time. That's why it's of utmost importance to stay spritually healthy so when your time comes, you know where you're going. This is also why you make every moment with those you love count and always tell your loved ones you love them and make it known bc you never know when it's your's or their time to go. Stay strong ben, take it easy buddy. I don't know you personally, but you sound like a great guy. God Bless you and your family.
Posted by PensaTigers
Pensacola
Member since Sep 2018
2103 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:05 pm to
This is tough to hear. Be strong through it all, we all wish the best for you.
Posted by J2thaROC
Member since May 2018
13034 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:06 pm to
Hate to hear this. My thought are with Ben and his family during this time of sadness.

I didn’t always see eye to eye with him, but he’s still a fellow Tiger and human being and for that, I am saddened by this.
Posted by Beenendatass
Nashville, TN
Member since May 2019
210 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:09 pm to
Sending love your way Ben!
Posted by panzer
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2006
4035 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:09 pm to
God bless you Ben and when you get to heaven and turn around, I'll be there behind you because this place ain't my home. Your brother in CHrist.
Posted by lsuhunt555
Teakwood Village Breh
Member since Nov 2008
38410 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:09 pm to
Well that’s awful news. Hopefully he has a peaceful ending to his journey in this life. Just a reminder that everyone here has things they are dealing with outside of being a message board poster. God speed to you bencoleman.
Posted by Hold That Tiger 10
Member since Oct 2013
21075 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:18 pm to
That sucks to hear. Hopefully you get to watch your buddy Ed O from above this year, and he makes you proud. I'm sure you'll be laughing your arse off at all the "haters" you liked to argue with from up stairs. If this kind of stuff is allowed up there, give us a few favorable bounces this season.
Posted by Jaydeaux
Covington
Member since May 2005
18759 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:22 pm to
Sorry to hear this. We never agreed but damn I hate to read this. I wish he was back telling me I don’t know shite.
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