Shawn Springs' father Ron passes away
 

Just saw this on twitter from Kelli Johnson

"Kelli Johnson
My thoughts & prayers go out to Shawn Springs & his family... After the passing of Ron Springs, 54, who's been in a coma the past 3.5 yrs"

Prayers out to the Springs family.

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Here's a link...

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4679823/former-cowboys-rb-ron-springs-dies]Former Cowboys RB Ron Springs dies - Dallas Cowboys Blog - ESPN Dallas[/url]

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[quote=Ruhskins;802631]Here's a link...

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4679823/former-cowboys-rb-ron-springs-dies]Former Cowboys RB Ron Springs dies - Dallas Cowboys Blog - ESPN Dallas[/url][/quote]

Rest in Peace Ron. We love you, even though you were a Cowboy. Anyway thanks for giving us one of the better Redskins in the teams long history. You will be missed.

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Read my custom user title and you'd have seen it over an hour ago

But I disgress, tragic loss. I know the Springs family had been suffering a lot over the past several years. And as much as some may say well he's not suffering anymore, it's still difficult for everyone.

Thoughts and prayers with the Springs

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A painful and sorrowful end to a long suffering. Condolences to the Springs family.
RIP Ron....There are both Cowboys and Redskins where your soul will rest in peace.

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Tough, tough, loss, especially considering how avoidable it could have been.

RIP, Ron Springs.

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RIP -- hope this helps them to move on easier

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My condolences to Shawn and the Springs family. It is never easy losing a family member. May God give them comfort and faith during this time of loss.

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RIP Ron Springs & all the best to the Springs family as they remember him.

I grew up w/some of his cousins, he's from my hometown - Williamsburg, Va. Although Lawrence Taylor is also from Williamsburg, only Ron Springs has a road named after him. My high school coach coached him a decade + earlier & always spoke fondly of him.

I remember that last Woody Hayes OSU game. Ron was on that team as I recall. It never bothered me that he was a cowboy, was just proud that he came from my hometown. When Shawn Springs came to the Skins it was kinda fitting, since Shawn was also born in Williamsburg I believe, then grew up in northern va. in Skins country.

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3.5 years in a coma? Damn... must have been tough times for their family.

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RIP Ron Springs and condolences to Shawn and his family. God Bless.

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God bless the Springs family i can't imagine what y'all are going through these difficult times

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What a shame, what a great player...RIP

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There is no pain like losing a beloved parent. Prayers go out to him. Hope he can find peace.

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we love ya shawn!!!