squirtcoach Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 A guy I used to cheer against, former Gopher Gary Shopek is battling late stage esophageal cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Today I am cheering for this Golden Gopher. Win this one Gary! http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/252231581.html 2 Quote
yzerman19 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 God be with you Shopek family. Sioux are on your team on this one. 1 Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 God be with you Shopek family. Sioux are on your team on this one. Sad article...erased my comments twice because I didn't know how to say what I wanted to say. You summed it up perfectly. Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 A guy I used to cheer against, former Gopher Gary Shopek is battling late stage esophageal cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Today I am cheering for this Golden Gopher. Win this one Gary! http://www.startribu.../252231581.html I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. This hits home especially hard for me this weekend and I hope the Shopek family can enjoy their time with Gary, no matter how long it may be. Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 May his family be blessed with their time with him. Thoughts and prayers are with them during this time. Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 May God shed his grace and peace over This man and his Family. "Stick tap" Quote
808287 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 I remember this name...and I didn't take him for a walk-on. Not for a minute. It was a name I didn't want to see on the ice...like MIcheletti. Like all Sioux fans, I appreciate the competitive spirit of a man who would play league hockey into his late forties. Another stick tap. Raise 'em high. Quote
willythekid Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Smoke and prayers for the Shopek family from this Sioux fan. You've got a lot of people cheering for you Gary. Quote
MafiaBoy Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_25433673/former-gophers-hockey-player-gary-shopek-in-fight-for-his-life Quote
farce poobah Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 I could never say how I feel as well as the Psalmist. 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 4 Quote
MafiaMan Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 The latest entry (dated April 12th) in Gary's caringbridge site says that he has entered hospice care. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Quote
squirtcoach Posted April 16, 2014 Author Posted April 16, 2014 Although I never will visit the site, I hope there is a similar thread at GPL. Gary is in my prayers. Quote
MafiaMan Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Although I never will visit the site, I hope there is a similar thread at GPL. Gary is in my prayers. This is indeed a similar thread at GPL. I suppose I could have posted the link to the caringbridge site here... http://www.caringbri...isit/garyshopek Quote
MafiaMan Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 According to updates posted within the last half-hour or so on GPL, Gary Shopek has passed away. Quote
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