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To: Robert F. Newton who wrote (8695)	12/26/2004 11:52:15 AM
From: Augustus Gloop	Respond to of 90970

Yep! We loved him here as well. As bad as I feel I'm more worried about his family. I also can't help but think about Favre as well. As if that guy hasn't lost enough family and friends over the past year. What next? His wife? God forbid. God Bless Reggie and the White Family They will be in our prayers

To: Robert F. Newton who wrote (8695)	12/26/2004 12:16:31 PM
From: Augustus Gloop	Respond to of 90970

Sunday, December 26, 2004 White dies Sunday morning ESPN.com news services Former NFL star Reggie White died Sunday morning at his home near Huntersville, N.C., ESPN's Chris Mortensen has learned. The former Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end, a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame who retired as the NFL's all-time sacks leader in 2000, turned 43 on Dec. 19. Sara White confirmed her husband's death. "Today our beloved husband, father and friend passed away," Sara White said through a family pastor. "His family appreciates your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of Reggie White. We want to thank you in advance for honoring our privacy." Nicknamed "The Minister of Defense," White had 198 career sacks with the Eagles (1985-92), Packers (1993-98) and Carolina Panthers (2000). He went to two Super Bowls with Green Bay, winning a ring after the 1996 season. Former teammate Mike Golic was visibly emotional as he remembered White on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown. "Reggie White was the greatest defensive end of all time, but as great as he was on the field he was that much greater off the field," Golic said. Eric Allen wrapped up his Sunday chat on ESPN.com with a few words about his former teammate. "You probably know we were teammates from 1988-1992," Allen said. "What you probably don't know is he was probably the biggest influence on me from the time I stepped foot into Philadelphia until now. More so off the field than on. We continued to stay in touch throughout my 17 years since being a rookie in Philadelphia, and I have a great amount of love for him and his family. So like he would do, please say a prayer for him and his family." "[White] was a quality guy, a good man," Chargers quarterback Doug Flutie said. "He broke my collarbone my rookie year in the USFL, but he was always a peaceful guy, never arrogant, never a showboat." Information from SportsTicker was used in this report.

To: Robert F. Newton who wrote (8695)	12/26/2004 7:29:59 PM
From: Oral Roberts	Respond to of 90970

I was on my way to the inlaws in Ladysmith when I heard this on the news. I was stunned. How in the heck can a man who is only 43 die of this. Especially one who was an athlete. I'm just stunned. Reggie coming to GB made us champions again without a doubt. He aslo made it possible for us to bring minority talent to GB, then and perhaps forever. I wish every player in the NFL would look at his sacks and tackles. His sacks especially. Watch him catching himself with his hands rather then driving opposing QB's into the ground. He was the best without trying to hurt anyone. My personal favorite story was after GB got just pasted by Philly. I think it was Majik who had been sacked for like 4000 times that game, but anyhow after the game they were interviewing the tackle that played next to White, Young perhaps and asked him what was the toughest part of the game and he replied it was standing up on the snap to find where Reggie had thrown Tony Mandrich because he kept tripping over him early in the game. Our Tony that we passed up Barry Sanders for was bitch slapped like a red headed step child by Reggie. He wasn't at the peak of his game when he came to GB IMO, he had given that to Philly, but on his worst day he was our greatest. I love ya man