http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/boxing/fight_for_life_A87nBlMPiySoNcIqFbTKZN#ixzz1coaymyUb
My prayers and thoughts are with his family at this tough time.
I was under the impression that Hospice usually meant < 6 months.
That's what it's supposed to mean, I'm pretty sure a patient isn't allowed to be in a hospice for more than a few months, but there are some I've seen that end up recovering enough to leave. More than a few last a long time. Some come back multiple times, which hopefully doesn't happen with Joe.
Thank you for everything Joe, you ****ing great great man.
Always reminded me of a real life super hero, gave his life to the sport, didn't deserve this, not yet, always had a smile on his face and looked like he had an eternity left, can only hope he goes peacefully.
Thoughts go to his family.
I was under the impression that Hospice usually meant < 6 months.
it does but it also applies for ppl who have terminal illnesses that have no hope of improvement but nonetheless will live for years possibly. but yea, its pretty much end of life care.
That's what hospice is supposed to mean, but I've volunteered at a hospice for two years now and there are a large amount of people who are there for months and eventually can leave. We'll just have to see how it goes. Hoping Joe recovers, but also hoping he is happy and content if he can't make it.
I was under the impression that Hospice usually meant < 6 months.
They're reporting that he's going into hospice and that usually means the patient has two weeks or less left :(
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That's what hospice is supposed to mean, but I've volunteered at a hospice for two years now and there are a large amount of people who are there for months and eventually can leave. We'll just have to see how it goes. Hoping Joe recovers, but also hoping he is happy and content if he can't make it.
Sad news indeed. Joe Frazier is a boxing great and a courageous man with a cool personality. Hopefully having his family and friends around him provides some comfort.
As a kid, I preferred Joe to Ali. I was too young to understand that Muhammad's trash talk was all for promotion. Nonetheless, Frazier retained my admiration all these years for his indomitable fighting spirit, his equal place with Ali as the greatest antagonists in boxing history and the memories he provided.
I sincerely hope "Smokin'" Joe can overcome this terrible condition that threatens his life. If he loses his battle, it certainly won't be for lack of heart. The Almighty has granted few human beings the intestinal fortitude that He endowed Joe Frazier with. Godspeed, Joe....