: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:50 pm  

All the petty arguments we have on a daily basis have been put into perspective by such a tragic incident.

Rest in Peace--the Rugby League family is thinking of you and your family.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:51 pm  

Above & Beyond wrote:

This may sound stupid and you may laugh at me as i didnt know the lad etc


I feel so upset about this, this game to me is such a close sport in terms of fans, players, clubs etc (I know sometimes its not shown on the boards, but ive seen it in St Helens this weekend) and for somebody to lose their life playing it is so heartbreaking

My heart goes out to the Family and to everyone connected to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, a horrible last 6 months for the club

Not stupid at all i knew at 7.00 someone had died and didnt know which club, im a wakey fan through and through but it gutted me at that point not the official confirmation it was one of ours.

Its not only the greatest game but the greatest sport community.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:54 pm  

NottsSaint wrote:

However, subject to the feelings of the Wakefield players who would otherwise be playing on Friday, I hope the game goes ahead. Leon died playing a game he loved and enjoyed and it's postponement for any other reason would detract from his love of the game.
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Feel this debate is best left for now until funeral arrangements etc are finalised.

Until then it's best to reflect on a tragic time and feel for his family, team mates, everyone associated with the Wildcats and also those Celtic Crusaders players who were playing against him at the time.

RIP

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:57 pm  

espanyolswan wrote:

Feel this debate is best left for now until funeral arrangements etc are finalised.

Until then it's best to reflect on a tragic time and feel for his family, team mates, everyone associated with the Wildcats and also those Celtic Crusaders players who were playing against him at the time.

RIP

agreed its not going to be an easy week

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:57 pm  

Leeds Rhinos Superman wrote:

This has hit me quite hard.
I feel proper upset about this might be strange as i never knew the lad.
My heart goes out to the Family and to everyone connected to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, a horrible last 6 months for the club.
R.I.P

I feel exactly the same. I've got two sons and love them so much. What a tragedy.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:58 pm  

It is a tragedy for everybody, and being on Mothers day it's the worst news a mother/parent could receive.

Thoughts go out to family, friends, team mates and others associated with the club and Leon.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:58 pm  

In total shock at what has happened to the young Leon Walker, At round about the same age myself it puts things into perspective...
R.I.P
A great loss not only to his family and friends but to the Rugby League community as a whole...

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:59 pm  

May his family and friends and all at Wakefield feel the warmth and comfort of the Rugby League Family's collective arm around their shoulders at this awful time.
RIP Leon.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:00 pm  

Salty wrote:

I feel exactly the same. I've got two sons and love them so much. What a tragedy.

Same here. And they both play. I can't imagine what his mum and dad are going through.

: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:03 pm  

as fans we sometimes forget, every single time a player takes the ball in as we want them to, hard and fast, theres a danger, every single time from every single player, from junior to international.

i didnt know Leon but I Respect every single player who plays the greatest game. for now it does not matter if its a wakey player, and im a wakey fan through and through, what matters is the respect of the RL community, and i hope Leons family and friends can see that here.

RIP LEON AND BEST WISHES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THIS IMPOSSIBLE TIME

and thanks for playing the greatest, hardest, no steps back, no hiding place, game.