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Penn State's Joe Paterno is gravely ill and nearing death, as his family rushes to his side
Pennlive.com ^ | 1-20-2012

Posted on 01/21/2012 3:58:56 PM PST by Dysart

Legendary former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is gravely ill and his family is rushing to State College to be by his side, his family has confirmed

According to Onward State, Paterno was taken off of a respirator earlier today. However, the Paterno family has not confirmed that report.

Facebook and Twitter are flooded with students and fans saying that they are praying for Joe and for the Paterno family.

“Over the last few days Joe Paterno has experienced further health complications,” spokesman Dan McGinn said in a brief statement Saturday to The Associated Press. “His doctors have now characterized his status as serious."

“His family will have no comment on the situation and asks that their privacy be respected during this difficult time,” he said.

(Excerpt) Read more at pennlive.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
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1 posted on 01/21/2012 3:59:05 PM PST by Dysart
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To: Dysart

GRTBR


2 posted on 01/21/2012 4:01:16 PM PST by MrEdd (Heck? Geewhiz Cripes, thats the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aint going.)
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To: Dysart

As a Christian woman, I pray that JoePa asked Our Lord for forgiveness for any and all wrong doings in his life. I realize this is a very difficult time for his family and I hope they find peace.


3 posted on 01/21/2012 4:02:06 PM PST by momtothree
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To: MrEdd
GRTBR

Go ride the big rat?

4 posted on 01/21/2012 4:05:47 PM PST by Dysart (#Changeitback)
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To: momtothree

I stand in agreement with you.


5 posted on 01/21/2012 4:06:41 PM PST by DarthVader (That which supports Boroach Obuggery must be sterilized and there are NO exceptions!)
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To: Dysart

Keep Jerry Sandusky away from him!


6 posted on 01/21/2012 4:07:41 PM PST by whitedog57
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To: Dysart

God realizes that badgers rule.


7 posted on 01/21/2012 4:09:36 PM PST by fhayek
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To: Dysart
Gosh I hope it's not something as painful as say, a 9 year old feels while being shoved up against a wall and anally raped by an adult male. I sure wouldn't want old JoPa (spit) feeling any pain like that.

Nope, not me.

8 posted on 01/21/2012 4:10:03 PM PST by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: Dysart

Prayers to the family at this difficult time. I guess the guilt was too much for Joe. All I hope is that he asked forgiveness to God.


9 posted on 01/21/2012 4:11:17 PM PST by napscoordinator (Newt MUST win the nomination to get rid of Romney and Obama....Dear God let November 2012 go our way)
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To: Dysart

Prayers for Joe Paterno and the Paterno family.


10 posted on 01/21/2012 4:13:22 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Dysart

I actually feel sorry about this. It’s a shame he ignored what was right by those children. His football players were like family and he gave it everything. I didn’t think he would last long without it. Very sad. My prayers for him for forgiveness and for his family in this most difficult of times.


11 posted on 01/21/2012 4:16:18 PM PST by SueRae (I can see November from my HOUSE!!!!!!!! 11.06.2012, the Tower of Sauron falls,)
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To: Lurker
I am so confused. Why was a nine-year old boy in a Penn state locker room?

It sounds as if Paterno reported the incident according to the existing rules and regs.

Really, help me out here. The whole sad thing doesn't make good sense to me.

12 posted on 01/21/2012 4:21:14 PM PST by Aevery_Freeman (Typed using <FONT STYLE=SARCASM> unless otherwise noted)
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To: fhayek

“God realizes that badgers rule.”

But Oregon and Michigan State don’t.


13 posted on 01/21/2012 4:23:53 PM PST by bwc2221
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To: Dysart

What a truly sad end to a truly great life. Nobody will know just how much/little he was involved in the Sandusky scandal but he seemed to me like an outstanding individual for so much of his life. To see it end under such a cloud of suspicion is deeply distressing.


14 posted on 01/21/2012 4:24:34 PM PST by OrangeHoof (Obama: The Dr. Kevorkian of the American economy.)
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To: SueRae

+ 100


15 posted on 01/21/2012 4:27:09 PM PST by bwc2221
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To: Aevery_Freeman
Why was a nine-year old boy in a Penn state locker room?

He was brought there so he could be sexually assaulted, pardon me, raped by a man Paterno knew to be a pedophile. That's why.

16 posted on 01/21/2012 4:27:19 PM PST by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: Dysart

Prayers for a good man. Happy Valley is with you, Joe.


17 posted on 01/21/2012 4:32:35 PM PST by sand lake bar (You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.)
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To: Lurker; Aevery_Freeman
He was brought there so he could be sexually assaulted, pardon me, raped by a man Paterno knew to be a pedophile. That's why

The man created a "Foundation" for the express purpose of recruiting and grooming prepubescent boys who could then be loaned out to wealthy donors to eiither this "Foundation" or to PSU.

18 posted on 01/21/2012 4:33:51 PM PST by lightman (Adjutorium nostrum (+) in nomine Domini--nevertheless, Vote Santorum!)
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To: SueRae

When he was fired I told my son he would be dead in six months. To have the coaching taken away from him the way it was, I knew it would kill him.


19 posted on 01/21/2012 4:38:35 PM PST by henkster (Obama regime mission statement: "Find the people working, and stop them!")
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To: lightman
Sorry, I had no idea this was going on.

It seems there is a larger reason for the terrible tribulations visited upon this man.

I presume you are certain of these allegations. I do not follow college football. It seemed that he was receiving favorable press.

20 posted on 01/21/2012 4:42:42 PM PST by Aevery_Freeman (Typed using <FONT STYLE=SARCASM> unless otherwise noted)
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