As of this morning they didn't know the cause of death. It certainly wasnt foreseen.
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when i went to school this mornimg and heard the news i was floored. i never knew him personally, never really ever spoke to him. but played against him all 4 years of my high school career at clintwood. after everytime that we played i always shook the man's hand just to show him even though that we were competetors the respect that i had for him. he will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on forever
Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. Oscar Wilde
I cant explain how much Coach Turner meant to the town of Appalachia, To the school, and to all the kids he coached.
My g/f was here when I got the news, and said that she thought something had happened to one of my parents, or brothers. What she didnt understand, is that it pretty much did. Anyone who's ever played for coach turner feels that way about him...He was like a 2nd father, or even the only father figure for some. He was tough on us, and pushed us to the limit...But we were always in great shape, always prepared for the upcoming season, upcoming opponent, and prepared for Life after highschool. We all knew that if we worked as hard as we did for him, that there was nothing we couldnt do. We could accomplish anything.
I was once told by 2 former Bulldogs, who joined the navy, and army, that their bootcamps where a walk in the park compared to Coach Turners 2-a-days. He prepared all of us, for whatever we decided to do, after highschool. He installed an unmatched work ethic in us, he made sure we stayed out of trouble, and if we needed something, he'd make sure we had it.
I think I speak for anyone who has ever put the pads on for coach Turner, be it 1 year, or for 4 years.
Coach Turner was our Coach. He was the best of motivators, The best of Coaches, and the best of friends. Though to the majority of us, he wasnt family....We think of him as family. This phrase is perfect for this situation.
"Once a Dawg, A dawg 4 life"
My prayers are with the Turner family.
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well said.....
Its not the size of the dog in the fight....Its the size of the fight in the dog....
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thought i never knew the guy i had a lot of respect for him. We had a moment of silence before school today at Kelly for him.
All i want to say is.
Thank you all.
For the honor you have shown and the respect you have shown.
Not only for a great man and coach. His Family and friends.
But for a town, school and community that is in pain.
Again Thank You.
Quoted for truth - we at Coeburn did nothing to show respect, and that just about sickened me.
The faculty and administration at Kelly really deserve props, because even just that moment of silence shows that they at least care for the community of Appalachia and how devastating the loss of Turner really is to everyone in our area.
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Maybe some of us at Coeburn didn't know the guy, but he sounded like a great guy though
Yeah, I asked several people today if they heard about his death and like 90% of the time I got a "Who?" "No.. who is he?"
Unbelievable... they really, REALLY missed out. Appy football won't be the same without him.
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