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(11-01-2022, 11:00 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: As a father who is 2 days away from the anniversary of his own son's death, this is horrible. Mike Zimmer has had to go through some shit with first his wife and now his son.
Worst ***** thing ever, hands down. He seems to be a strong man. My prayers will be with him and his family.
Damn...
My thoughts and prayers to you too Rfaulk. Im here for ya if you ever need anything.
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I can't even imagine the pain Mike must be going through losing another family member, and especially a child. Absolutely heartbreaking. My condolences to the family.
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Thank you all so much for the kind words but i feel kind of bad...maybe not the right word...for bringing it up in this thread.
This is about Mike and his family but again, i really appreciate the kind words but i'd rather know you (people in general on the board) are there and i'd prefer to keep the focus on him.
Thank you <3
EDIT: and i just realized...i wasn't real clear in my post. I lost my son 9 years ago. Posted about it on the mothership. So, sorry for not being clear that it's not a new wound. I'm just gonna shut up now!
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Tragic news. I’m not a religious man, but my heart goes out to Mike and the rest of the family.
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This is horrible news.
I just can't imagine this for Mike. I wish the Bengals would offer him some sort of assistant position in a few weeks to help keep him involved and surrounded by others.
To RFaulk, I'm so sorry my friend. Far too often we forget there are actual humans behind these avatars and post with real life tragedies. My sympathies as you deal with this memory.
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Sad news for the Zimmer family and bengal nation, Adam Zimmer (ex coach here) and son of Mike Zimmer died sudden...
https://www.nfl.com/news/former-vikings-co-defensive-coordinator-adam-zimmer-dies-at-38
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Prayers for the Zimmer family.
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(11-01-2022, 10:41 AM)sloSTI Wrote: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-offensive-analyst-adam-zimmer-son-of-longtime-nfl-coach-mike-zimmer-dies-at-38/
WTF, just saw this, so terrible for Mike and Corri. RIP Adam and prayers to the Zimmer family.
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(11-01-2022, 11:31 AM)pally Wrote: News like that can be inspiring if they had time to process the news or shocking if they just heard it,
true
Prayers for the family. His sister seems to be taking it real badly.
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Sadly, there may be a darker side to this:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/court-filing-police-found-adam-183200845.html
Quote:Adam Zimmer, a former Vikings defensive coordinator when his father was head coach, had an eye injury when he was found dead on his couch by police, who had information that he possibly had been drinking excessively, according to a recent court filing.
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Might explain the lack of energy the Bengals played with that night. Very sad for the Zimmer family.
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(11-07-2022, 08:49 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Sadly, there may be a darker side to this:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/court-filing-police-found-adam-183200845.html
I would imagine. Typically 38 or so year olds don't just drop dead out of left field.
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(11-07-2022, 08:49 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Sadly, there may be a darker side to this:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/court-filing-police-found-adam-183200845.html
Thank you for the update.
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(11-07-2022, 09:08 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Might explain the lack of energy the Bengals played with that night. Very sad for the Zimmer family.
Possibly but he did work remotely
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If you want to do something:
Quote:The Zimmer family is requesting donations to ex-Vikings and current Cowboys linebacker Anthony Barr's "Raise the Barr" foundation.
https://www.raisethebarr.org/
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(11-07-2022, 09:08 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Might explain the lack of energy the Bengals played with that night. Very sad for the Zimmer family.
I don't know. Bengals had one of the greatest games (and celebrations - well the hugs and emotions dedicated to Zimmer) the week he lost his wife.
Sometimes these events rally teams.
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(11-01-2022, 11:00 AM)rfaulk34 Wrote: As a father who is 2 days away from the anniversary of his own son's death, this is horrible. Mike Zimmer has had to go through some shit with first his wife and now his son.
Worst ***** thing ever, hands down. He seems to be a strong man. My prayers will be with him and his family.
Damn...
My thought and prayers are with you. Someone said it earlier, no parent should have to bury a child. Very sorry for your loss.
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I must have missed this when it first happened. Terrible to lose a child, no matter the circumstances
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