Myra Kraft, wife of Patriots owner, dies

[4th and Long]

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Myra Kraft, wife of Patriots owner, dies

Myra Kraft, wife of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has died after a “courageous battle with cancer,” the team announced this morning in a statement. She was 68.

The Patriots released the following on Myra Kraft, who had not been seen at her husband’s side at recent events due to her illness: “Words cannot express the deep sorrow that we feel in learning of the passing of Myra Hiatt Kraft. Myra passed away early this morning after a courageous battle with cancer. We are all heartbroken. The global philanthropic community and the New England Patriots family have suffered a great loss.”

Kraft was the president and director of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. She served on the boards of directors of the American Repertory Theatre and United Way of Massachusetts Bay, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and Brandeis University.

Last month, the Patriots owner got emotional talking about his wife and her volunteering efforts during the “Community MVPs” banquet at Gillette Stadium, an event that was a particular favorite of the couple.

“My wife has been the No. 1 volunteer in New England,” Kraft said, choking back tears. “She taught me a lot about this.”

It’s been a difficult time for Kraft, who has been dealing with his wife’s illness, while also playing a key role in the NFL negotiations.

Current and former Patriots players took to Twitter to express their condolences.

Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork tweeted, “... myra was a wonderful woman who my wife and I loved dearly.”

Former Patriots fullback Heath Evans tweeted, “What made Myra Kraft special? Strong but Tender-hearted/Proud but Humble/Bold but Soft-spoken/Extremely blessed but lived to be a blessing.”

Said former Patriots safety Lawyer Milloy: “I’m truly heartbroken today. Myra Kraft has passed away. With my Brisk departure from Boston, she is the one person that I regret not saying goodbye too. As a young player/man she was a gr8 example of how a woman stands beside, not behind, a man of power!”

During the past season, the Patriots dedicated their home games to a “Kick Cancer” awareness campaign featuring an awareness of different cancers.

Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Temple Emanuel in Newton.

http://bostonherald.com.nyud.net/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1353116&srvc=rss

[Dayze]

bummer

RIP

[LiveSteam]

RIP
Go Pats

[mikey23545]

Sounds like she was quite a woman.

Condolences to Robert Kraft and the rest of the Patriot family....

[Amnorix]

Myra was a great figure in the greater Boston area, extremely philanthropic and very well regarded. A huge loss. Very sad news.

[Dave Lane]

That's tough. It's very awesome to read of a person that has everything but strives to help others. It's no longer a common thing in today's me first society. A woman of this caliber is a loss whatever her station in life.

[PunkinDrublic]

Looks like she's going to be locked out of the 2011 season.

[gblowfish]

I hate cancer. Very sad.

[Bwana]

I hate cancer. Very sad.

Yeah, cancer is a real bitch. This lady sounds like she was a great person.

[4th and Long]

Looks like she's going to be locked out of the 2011 season.
:shake:

When Lamar passed away, I don't recall Patriot fans acting like complete shit bags.

[LiveSteam]

Its ok. Hes PunkinDrublic
Lets Go Pats
Brady & Co. Need 1 more.

[4th and Long]

Its ok. Hes a shit bag
FYP.

[loochy]

Chiefs Planet confuses me sometimes. Sometimes it's OK for people to make fun of people dying and sometimes it's not. I haven't yet been able to figure out what the criteria are. :hmmm:

[LiveSteam]

FYP.

LMAO :thumb:

[4th and Long]

Chiefs Planet confuses me sometimes. Sometimes it's OK for people to make fun of people dying and sometimes it's not. I haven't yet been able to figure out what the criteria are. :hmmm:
n00b

[LiveSteam]

Chiefs Planet confuses me sometimes. Sometimes it's OK for people to make fun of people dying and sometimes it's not. I haven't yet been able to figure out what the criteria are. :hmmm:

Its never the right thing to do. It just happens sometimes.

[4th and Long]

Its never the right thing to do. It just happens sometimes.
If Al Davis died ... :hmmm:

[Dayze]

my general rule of thumb is if someone dies as a result of a condition, or diease etc, then that's unfortunate/sad etc, may they RIP.

if they're dead beacuse they're a dumbass / doing something stupid that resulted in their death, then it's fine.

[LiveSteam]

If Al Davis died ... :hmmm:

You got me. I give,Uncle,

[4th and Long]

my general rule of thumb is if someone dies as a result of a condition, or diease etc, then that's unfortunate/sad etc, may the RIP.

if they're dead beacuse they're a dumbass / doing something stupid that resulted in their death, then it's fine.
This is pretty spot on. In fact, I did a dead dumbass thread yesterday. http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=247312

[4th and Long]

You got me. I give,Uncle,
Rep, for knowing when to give up. :D

[LiveSteam]

This is pretty spot on. In fact, I did a dead dumbass thread yesterday. http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=247312

Bwana popped a funny in there

[ChiefsCountry]

my general rule of thumb is if someone dies as a result of a condition, or diease etc, then that's unfortunate/sad etc, may they RIP.

if they're dead beacuse they're a dumbass / doing something stupid that resulted in their death, then it's fine.

This.

If you die of cancer, its sad. You die bc a grizzly bear eats you bc you were acting like a dumbass, then its funny.

[Red Beans]

This.

If you die of cancer, its sad. You die bc a grizzly bear eats you bc you were acting like a dumbass, then its funny.

What if you've got cancer and the bear is just putting you out of your misery?

[OnTheWarpath15]

my general rule of thumb is if someone dies as a result of a condition, or diease etc, then that's unfortunate/sad etc, may they RIP.

if they're dead beacuse they're a dumbass / doing something stupid that resulted in their death, then it's fine.

Exactly.

And in this case, not only did Myra Kraft have cancer, she was an exceptional human being. She'll be missed.

Some fuckstick that gets electrocuted trying to steal copper will certainly NOT be missed.

[boogblaster]

depends if hes outa work and has to feed his kids sumhow .. then die'n by electrocution while stealing copper is tragic ....

[Brock]

Unfortunate news.

[Brock]

depends if hes outa work and has to feed his kids sumhow .. then die'n by electrocution while stealing copper is tragic ....

I'd still laugh.

[Dave Lane]

If Al Davis died ... :hmmm:

If he died I'd put ashes on my head and wear sackcloth and grieve for 40 days.

[Dave Lane]

That and try desperately to find ways to re-animate him.

[Gonzo]

Looks like she's going to be locked out of the 2011 season.
There always has to be one of these in every death thread.
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[vailpass]

Looks like she's going to be locked out of the 2011 season.

LMAO

[DaFace]

my general rule of thumb is if someone dies as a result of a condition, or diease etc, then that's unfortunate/sad etc, may they RIP.

if they're dead beacuse they're a dumbass / doing something stupid that resulted in their death, then it's fine.

A corrolary that I've noticed (and don't necessarily agree with) is that it's occasionally OK around here to make jokes about someone's injury/death if 1) that person is pretty much a John/Jane Smith and 2) the event is somehow humorous. A perfect example would be the girl who lost a foot on a Six Flags ride.

[kstater]

This isn't gonna hold Robert Kraft up from the meetings tomorrow is it? Supposed to ratify the CBA this week you know.

[Gonzo]

A corrolary that I've noticed (and don't necessarily agree with) is that it's occasionally OK around here to make jokes about someone's injury/death if 1) that person is pretty much a John/Jane Smith and 2) the event is somehow humorous. A perfect example would be the girl who lost a foot on a Six Flags ride.

Yeah, I didn't think that was too funny since that was my niece... But, meh. Whatever.
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[vailpass]

Yeah, I didn't think that was too funny since that was my niece... But, meh. Whatever.
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I'm sure Face didn't mean to step on your toes.

[Bugeater]

Yeah, I didn't think that was too funny since that was my niece... But, meh. Whatever.
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Are you serious?

[vailpass]

Are you serious?

He's just pulling your leg.

[loochy]

He's just pulling your leg.

But he's not pulling your foot. That would be in bad taste.

[vailpass]

But he's not pulling your foot. That would be in bad taste.

I don't do anything in bad taste here. I try to toe the line.

[Bwana]

Bwana popped a funny in there

Yes indeed.

Mrs. Kraft was a class act that went out of her way to do some good in this world. The ass clown in the other thread, was a drag on society.

[milkman]

If Al Davis died ... :hmmm:

The undead don't die.

As for Myra Kraft, I'd always heard that she was good people.

RIP.

[Gonzo]

Are you serious?

Yep, I'm leaving forever. That's right, I'm hot-footing it the hell out.
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[milkman]

Yep, I'm leaving forever. That's right, I'm hot-footing it the hell out.
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I think you should just find whoever it was that offended you and go toe to toe.

[Gonzo]

I think you should just find whoever it was that offended you and go toe to toe.

I would, but unfortunately I have two left feet.
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[milkman]

I would, but unfortunately I have two left feet.
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Maybe you should get that surgically repaired.

You have insurance to foot the bill, right?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

:shake:

When Lamar passed away, I don't recall Patriot fans acting like complete shit bags.

Were they even here at the time?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Were they even here at the time?

Amnorix was.

JD and JPB weren't, IIRC.

I vaguely remember some folks coming over from Patriots Planet to offer condolences, though.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Amnorix was.

JD and JPB weren't, IIRC.

I vaguely remember some folks coming over from Patriots Planet to offer condolences, though.

That makes sense.

[Okie_Apparition]

She was the caramel apple of his eye

[Demonpenz]

I hate Cancer

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

She was the caramel apple of his eye

That's a Wrapple, folks!

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[Hammock Parties]

Might as well cancel the season and just hand the Patriots the trophy.

[PunkinDrublic]

Her cancer wig has filed for free agency.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Might as well cancel the season and just hand the Patriots the trophy.

You just put a vision of Tom Brady singing that line from Disney:

"I've got a wonderful feeeeeeeeeeel-ing, EVERYTHING's going my way"!

Yep, just call it day because I don't want to see refs getting sniped on National TV. Or do I?:evil:

[milkman]

You just put a vision of Tom Brady singing that line from Disney:

"I've got a wonderful feeeeeeeeeeel-ing, EVERYTHING's going my way"!

Yep, just call it day because I don't want to see refs getting sniped on National TV. Or do I?:evil:

OOOOOOklahoma, where the winds come right behind the rains.

[Hammock Parties]

THIS...ONE'S...FOR...MYRA

[Hammock Parties]

"Myra was a guardian angel man, our saint...it felt like she was watching over us all season long."

http://i51.tinypic.com/34s0brp.jpg

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Get your Super Bowl accommodations ready/Patriot Fans.