Macca Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Absolutely gutted! Keep fighting Ernie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Echo everything said so far. I just hope the next few days are pain free for Ernie and his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernica Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Has this news actually been verified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Has this news actually been verified? Unfortunatley yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 ernie's baby is due in 4 weeks time. desperately sad situation, so tragic. after visiting him last week, i can only pray that his suffering comes to an end sooner rather than later, both for him and louise and his family. his indefeatable spirit is truly inspiring, even trying to raise a smile when we visited. wearing his latics shorts, he is a battler to the end. many of his former teammates have been at his side this week, and they are, as we are absolutely devastated to see his deterioration in such a quick time. i am in touch with his family frequently, so will inform of any updates, still praying for a miracle. Guernica this is official as frankbunnschin seems to be close friends of the family, although he did say in a earlier post the 48 hours thing may not be true. I am reading this and work and it has upset me basically, Will never forget Ernie Cooksey his effort and determination, what he lacked in technical skill and ability he made up for in effort. Took a wage cut from his painting and decorating job to play for us and live out his dream Keep fighting Ernie and try and hold out for you unborn child. My thoughts are with you and your family. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Having been a father for the fist time 18 months ago, the fact Ernie might not see the birth is truly awful. Thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 ernie's baby is due in 4 weeks time. desperately sad situation, so tragic. after visiting him last week, i can only pray that his suffering comes to an end sooner rather than later, both for him and louise and his family. his indefeatable spirit is truly inspiring, even trying to raise a smile when we visited. wearing his latics shorts, he is a battler to the end. many of his former teammates have been at his side this week, and they are, as we are absolutely devastated to see his deterioration in such a quick time. i am in touch with his family frequently, so will inform of any updates, still praying for a miracle. Thanks for keeping us up to date with the situation I'm sure it is appreciated by everyone on here. Here's remembering and hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StipeTripe Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Shocking, desperately sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbunnschin Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Thanks for keeping us up to date with the situation I'm sure it is appreciated by everyone on here. Here's remembering and hoping. morning everyone, spoke with lou last night (ernies girlfriend), and she said that he was watching the footy, unfortunately cheering for germany tho!!! the little bugger is fighting all the way!!! as i said previously, reports of the 48 hours diagnosis were wildly inaccurate, although his time is expected to be extremely limited, we are all hoping he gets to see his baby in 4 weeks and has some quality of life. will give an update later today, as 2 friends of his are going down to see him. i told lou of all the comments on here and hopefully that will provide some element of support for our ern. best wishes martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Thanks for the update Martin. Can you tell us as the cancer got so far now that there will be little chance or will there be a chance, Ernie would be able to make the trip to the States for treatment? either way you've given me more hope that Ernie will see his child born. Which is fantastic news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBlue2 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Very sad news puts things into perspective, really hope he can fight a bit longer to see his child, god bless you Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 MArtin I have dropped you a PM. I ight be able to offer some help. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddylad02 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 this is terrible news but i hope ernie at least gets to see his little lad - i am surprised that the fishal website hasnt said anything in a report ! oh an sorry ernie - i was cheering for spain last night pal! danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gillianfn Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 My thoughts are with Ernie and his family, I only wish I could have done a little more to help them all. This illness is indeed one of the most dreadful I have ever faced. I think some of you will know that I lost my friend Jon to Malignant Melanoma just 6 weeks ago. He was just 30 years old, and whilst I am a better person for having known him, my life has an empty space, and there are days when I can't say his name without choking. Jon, like Ernie, battled very very bravely against the disease. Unfortunately, there is, as yet, no cure for malignant melanoma, only treatments and trials. That is why I set up my fundraising charity for the Christie Hospital, (www.factor50.org.uk) so that more research can be carried out and one day, a cure found so that people like Jon and Ernie will recover. During a meeting with Christie's recently, I was told of a couple of young kids they are treating at 14 and 15 years old. How can that possibly be? Finally, during the summer months, if you take one thing at all from what has happened to Ernie, please remember to use the highest factor sun screen you can - The sun screens with low SPF are a waste of time, you may as well not bother - the most of us and our children, are fair, pale skinned English people, we are not meant to be another colour. A bit of a tan for a couple of weeks is just not worth it. Dying for a tan - it really is that serious. The discomfort of sunburn is only a preview of the pain that you will suffer if you succumb to this illness. Gill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 My thoughts are with Ernie and his family, I only wish I could have done a little more to help them all.... Gill. I think you've done more than the vast majority of us in helping Ernie and his fundraising Gill. And I'm glad you mentioned about sunburn in your parting paragraph. I got burnt out in Barcelona a month ago and considered myself to be in absolute agony for a few days. It's put into complete perspective someone like Ernie who's agony and pain must be ten, if not hundred-fold what I was experiencing. Come on Ernie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsmarra Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Although many of didn't know Ernie personally we almost felt we did. Effort and guts will always have a more lasting impression than skill. Hope he makes the birth of his baby, who has a hero of a Dad to look up to, as the legend will live on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleton blue Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Please god let Ernie hold out for his baby. Thinking of him always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gillianfn Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I think you've done more than the vast majority of us in helping Ernie and his fundraising Gill. And I'm glad you mentioned about sunburn in your parting paragraph. I got burnt out in Barcelona a month ago and considered myself to be in absolute agony for a few days. It's put into complete perspective someone like Ernie who's agony and pain must be ten, if not hundred-fold what I was experiencing. Come on Ernie! I don't think we can ever truly know the devastation of this illness, and I know that I sound disrespectful to all other forms of cancer, and I'm not, absolutely not. My mother is in hospital as we speak, having just undergone major surgery for bowel cancer, but bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers, malignant melanoma has no cure. I have seen what this disease can do and it is frightening. I remember Jon looking at me once and saying "I'm scared Gill" - that will live with me for all time. I am in the process at the moment of contacting the Education Authority at Oldham, to see if they want the kids making aware of this - can't do any harm can it? I'd be more than willing to give a couple of days up to go and speak to schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davros Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Keep fighting Ern.... All our thoughts are with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leezyverpunk Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I am praying that he gets to see him new born - he deserves it - keep on fighting Ernie - completely gutted by all this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j@cko Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I don't think we can ever truly know the devastation of this illness, and I know that I sound disrespectful to all other forms of cancer, and I'm not, absolutely not. My mother is in hospital as we speak, having just undergone major surgery for bowel cancer, but bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers, malignant melanoma has no cure. I have seen what this disease can do and it is frightening. I remember Jon looking at me once and saying "I'm scared Gill" - that will live with me for all time. I am in the process at the moment of contacting the Education Authority at Oldham, to see if they want the kids making aware of this - can't do any harm can it? I'd be more than willing to give a couple of days up to go and speak to schools. Gill thats a fantastic idea, if 1 life is saved then its all worthwhile, you are a real life hero, even through your suffering you are thinking of others. i work in education, you would be more than welcome to come to my place of work when you are ready. good luck in your campaign. God bless all who are associated with you, god bless Ernie, his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 This is awful news. I really hope Ernie gets to see the birth of his child. Keep in there pal. Ernie for England!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-j Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Devastating News !!! I am truly gutted about it. This has hit me at a blow as i thought he would go to america for his treatment and be in the chance of a fight . I will be praying that he will meet his son before the warrior passes away!! ERNIE FOR ENGLAND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_ULTRA Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I am totally gutted at hearing this news Keep fighting Ernie Ernie for England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiDdErZ Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Echo all the sentiments made on this. Perspective is the major emotion i feel. God bless him and his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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