BarleyNY Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 That’s gotta be amongst the toughest of days for anyone. Thoughts and prayers to Fitz and his family. Probably a good reminder for those of us whose mom’s are still around to give them a call. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 21 minutes ago, Nanker said: Sorry to hear this. Having a beloved parent passing away is very sad. RIP and best wishes to Fitz and his family. So true. I lost my mom 12 years ago and my dad just this past November. Dad is the reason I became a Bills fan from the time I was old enough to remember watching football. Thoughts and prayers to Fitz and his family during this extremely difficult time. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 49 minutes ago, CowgirlsFan said: Miami Dolphins HC Brian Flores in a press conference today announced Ryan Fitzpatricks mother has passed away. Lets all keep Fitzpatrick in our thoughts as he goes through one of the toughest parts of anyones life. Fitzpatrick will of course be leaving the team to be with family. His time-table to return is questionable. #GoWithTheFlo Best wishes to the Fitz family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I LOVE him as a person (as much as I can know him as a fan) - just seems like such a great guy. I definitely bag on him as a player, all in good fun of course. Yeah, he’s a legit good guy. I don’t know anyone who’s ever said an unkind word about him. One of the greatest compliments I heard came from Jordan Palmer who said Fitz was so hard to compete against for the job in Cincy because he was such a good guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 What a shame....RIP mom.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Augie said: My wife likes to correct me when I say “I have to take my mom groceries”, or “I have to take my mom to the doctor today.” She says “NO, you GET TO take your mom to the doctor today.” There’s a big difference there. Her mom passed a couple years ago, and she is acutely aware of the distinction. Prayers to Fitz during this terribly difficult time. Augie, you’re wife is right, and Im sure knowing you As I do, you take it in stride. My mom passed on my 40th Birthday. I couldn’t celebrate my birthday for a few years, and would always break up around Christmas in church when they would play her favorite songs. Sounds like you’re married to a smart woman. Im so sorry for Fitz, his wife and kids As it’s not easy to move past. Thanks for those that shared as I heard on NFLR an hour ago. Very kind words from Vic as he does the Saturday show. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Love ya Fitzy, RIP Momma Fitz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Very sorry to hear this—the ties that bind us all are stronger than the colors of our fav football team unis, and the uplifting thoughts from you all upthread for a competitor’s starting QB are Exhibit A for that. God bless you Fitzy and your family as you try to find peace over the loss of a loved one. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 88, Brownie confiscated it. I think it’s in Manish’s burner phone as those guys are friends. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGun12TD Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Aww man! Like him or not the guy was classy as heck! Losing a parent is never easy. All the best Ryan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Nothing but best wishes for Fitz. I've lost my own mom too. I'm guessing she wasn't that old either. Tough break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 My sincere condolences on the loss. Words just aren't enough for anyone who loses their mother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas56 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Fitz - Very sorry news. You and your family are in my prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I will proudly rock a Fitzmagic jersey. Prayers for you and your family Fitz!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 No headlines yet, and nothing at the official Dolphins website, but I found this blurb at NFL.com: Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick left practice early after learning that his mother passed away, according to head coach Brian Flores. There is no time frame for his return to the team, Flores said. Fitzpatrick had recently left camp to spend some final moments with her, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. https://www.nfl.com/news/saturday-s-nfl-training-camp-injury-and-roster-news-x7723 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 She was so young! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Ive always loved Fitz. That mans got a lionhearted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I feel for Fitz. My mom passed last Saturday and today we held her memorial service 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Steptide said: I feel for Fitz. My mom passed last Saturday and today we held her memorial service So sorry for your loss. Bless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 6 hours ago, BarleyNY said: That’s gotta be amongst the toughest of days for anyone. Thoughts and prayers to Fitz and his family. Probably a good reminder for those of us whose mom’s are still around to give them a call. We picked my mom up today and took her to lunch. Her retirement home still largely in lockdown, but we broke her out for an outdoor lunch at a place nearby. Lockdown can make you crazy before too long, and we try to guard against that while also maintaining safe behavior. A tricky balancing act. Most dads are good. Moms are special. My heart goes out to @Steptide as I know it has to be a rough time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Once mom is gone, it changes your life forever 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Augie said: We picked my mom up today and took her to lunch. Her retirement home still largely in lockdown, but we broke her out for an outdoor lunch at a place nearby. Lockdown can make you crazy before too long, and we try to guard against that while also maintaining safe behavior. A tricky balancing act. Most dads are good. Moms are special. My heart goes out to @Steptide as I know it has to be a rough time. It was definitely a tough week. Believe it or not the memorial service helped. There's a bit of closure that comes with it Edited August 29, 2020 by Steptide 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Condolences to the Fitzpatrick family. Ryan is one of the good guys, even as a Dolphin. May his mother rest in peace, and may the family find peace soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, Steptide said: It was definitely a tough week. Believe it or not the memorial service helped. There's a bit of closure that come with it Having officiated a bunch of memorial services/funerals over the years, I can tell you that enabling closure is one of the main goals. It doesn't end the pain but points to a future where there is healing and hope. My heart goes out to you and to Fitz. I know my mom is probably not too long for this world. I know there will be a change in perspective when that happens. All of a sudden my siblings and I will be the patriarchs and matriarch of the family. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Steptide said: I feel for Fitz. My mom passed last Saturday and today we held her memorial service So sorry for your loss, Step! 16 minutes ago, TigerJ said: ... My heart goes out to you and to Fitz. I know my mom is probably not too long for this world. I know there will be a change in perspective when that happens. All of a sudden my siblings and I will be the patriarchs and matriarch of the family. Strange thing happens, even when you are well into adulthood. You feel like an orphan and no longer tethered to the world. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 10 hours ago, Shaw66 said: Somehow it's like Fitz is our friend. It happens with an occasional player on the team over the years, but Fitz is way up their on the list. We all love him, and we all are incredibly saddened by his loss. Prayers to Fitz and his family. He should take comfort in the love and support of fans all over the country, but especially from Bills fans. He will always have a special place in the hearts of Bills nation. Hope many prayers go to him and his family. Fitzmagic will forever be a part of Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) On 8/29/2020 at 7:56 PM, cd1 said: Strange thing happens, even when you are well into adulthood. You feel like an orphan and no longer tethered to the world. ? We have lost three of our four parents, and one of our two kids. Life can be rough. Therapy helped. Don’t be afraid of it. It’s a real thing when the kid becomes the “parent” as the parent ages and has increased needs. Had lunch with my 92 year old mom today, and she’s not what she was just 6-12 months ago before this lockdown. Some slide is to be expected, but this is pretty dramatic. Covid impacts in many ways. . Edited August 31, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Condolences Fitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Not a person who prayers but I wish him well and I am sure he will get a lot of support from family, team and former teammates who he was very popular with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 20 hours ago, Steptide said: It was definitely a tough week. Believe it or not the memorial service helped. There's a bit of closure that comes with it Step, I’m sorry bud for you’re loss. I really am. It’s hard to be walking the earth knowing you’re mom is somewhere else now. FWIW, after awhile, you forget the hard stuff and remember the funny stories, and maybe the silly jokes or whatever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 7 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: Step, I’m sorry bud for you’re loss. I really am. It’s hard to be walking the earth knowing you’re mom is somewhere else now. FWIW, after awhile, you forget the hard stuff and remember the funny stories, and maybe the silly jokes or whatever. As crazy as this sounds, one of my favorite memories with my mother and sisters was while my dad was in hospice. It was just the four of us. We spent as much time with him as we could, and took turns cooking and pouring wine at night. The stories poured out with the wine, and most made us laugh. I learned things, and shared some of my own secrets. We became closer then ever. If you add even one spouse (and I love those guys), it totally changes the dynamics. It was “just us”. They adore my wife, but we are all better for her not being there. Just US. It was a cathartic and bonding experience. I hope Fitz and @Steptide learn to feel some positive from this difficult experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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