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Guess that golf trip they did to Sawgrass (or some TPC course?) was kinda a farewell thing

Just a couple of neighborhood kids from Cal City, who still call their best buddies the same ones they grew up with. Many of them were there today. That was inspiring...

I just read on twitter that he passed. RIP Mirko.

Yeesh. I hate that Jurko had to post that. Feel bad for him. I hope Mac's post here didn't create the confusion. I know his intentions were good, but sometimes you have to respect privacy.

Had this been known before Mac posted here?

Beardown wrote:

Jurko told Carmen and Harry to mention it on air, so he's obviously fine with everyone knowing.

It was a tweet from Notre Dame Nation that said he died tonight. Jurk corrected it soon after.

John Jurkovic
@Jurko64:

Contrary to Internet reports my brother #mirkojurkovic has not gone gentle into that good night!! Still alive!!

Author:	Mac [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:13 pm ]
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Jurk's little brother Mirko is in his final hours. I was with the Good Kid and his family and friends for a little while this morning in Mishawaka, where John has been camped out at little bro's bedside since Tuesday. Cancer, which Mirko had put into remission about two years ago, returned last month and has not relented. Mirko Jurkovic is 42... with a wife and children. He has been successful in business (Stryker Medical), following an All American career at Notre Dame. He was a freshman on ND's National Championship team in 1988 and was drafted by the Bears in '92. He'd made plans to be with many former teammates and friends in Miami for the championship game. Both John and Mirko are truly salt-of-the-earth guys. Nothing pretentious. No "fake friends." Just a couple of neighborhood kids from Cal City, who still call their best buddies the same ones they grew up with. Many of them were there today. That was inspiring...on an otherwise very, very sad morning a few miles East of the ND campus.

Author:	Big Chicagoan [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:17 pm ]
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Very sad to hear. Cancer sucks.

Author:	KDdidit [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:18 pm ]
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Good grief, yikes.

Author:	Brick [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:19 pm ]
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Very sad. My thoughts and prayers with the family.

Author:	Beardown [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:29 pm ]
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Wow. That's sad. Only 42 with kids. I hate when this happens. Very nice of you to be with him today, Mac.

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Author:	KDdidit [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:31 pm ]
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Guess that golf trip they did to Sawgrass (or some TPC course?) was kinda a farewell thing

Author:	Don Tiny [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:36 pm ]
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KDdidit wrote: Guess that golf trip they did to Sawgrass (or some TPC course?) was kinda a farewell thing True .... very sad .... but also perhaps heartening in a way .... but for now, definitely clouded over by the situation .... hopefully in time it brings a smile when remembered. Mac, I think we all share our sympathies with you for your pain in this situation .... not an immediate familial connection like poor Jurko, but the pain of a friend can bring much sorrow and heartache as well. Most sad to see, sir. Be well.

Author:	jimmypasta [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:57 pm ]
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I try never to think of illness and keep a positive outlook but it seems Cancer strikes every family sooner or later. My thoughts and prayers with Jurko and family.

Author:	Terry's Peeps [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:21 pm ]
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Terrible. Prayers for the family.

Author:	Beebo [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:37 pm ]
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Mac wrote: Just a couple of neighborhood kids from Cal City, who still call their best buddies the same ones they grew up with. Many of them were there today. That was inspiring... That's a good measurement of the quality of folks. Speaks well for them and for Mirko. My prayers go out to the family.

Author:	Peoria Matt [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:46 pm ]
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Prayers for his family.

Author:	rogers park bryan [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:21 pm ]
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Thoughts with the family. Jurko is a good guy.

Author:	Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:24 pm ]
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Cancer fucking sucks. My prayers and thoughts.

Author:	newper [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:28 pm ]
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Can't say any more than what all the above has said. Thoughts and prayers out to all involved.

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Author:	Colonel Angus [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:25 pm ]
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My best wishes to the Mirko & the rest of the Jurkovic family.

Author:	mcbrides [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:51 pm ]
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Liked when Mac had Mirko on to guest host sounded like a very likable guy. Per everyone else best wishes to the "Good Kid" and his whole family.

Author:	Chus [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:55 pm ]
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I just read on twitter that he passed. RIP Mirko.

Author:	Terry's Peeps [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:04 am ]
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Chus wrote: I just read on twitter that he passed. RIP Mirko. Not yet according to Jurko.

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:05 am ]
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RIP Condolences to the Jurko family and friends

Author:	Beardown [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:23 am ]
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Yeesh. I hate that Jurko had to post that. Feel bad for him. I hope Mac's post here didn't create the confusion. I know his intentions were good, but sometimes you have to respect privacy. Had this been known before Mac posted here?

Author:	Beardown [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:50 am ]
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Terry's Peeps wrote: Beardown wrote: Yeesh. I hate that Jurko had to post that. Feel bad for him. I hope Mac's post here didn't create the confusion. I know his intentions were good, but sometimes you have to respect privacy. Had this been known before Mac posted here? Jurko told Carmen and Harry to mention it on air, so he's obviously fine with everyone knowing. It was a tweet from Notre Dame Nation that said he died tonight. Jurk corrected it soon after. Oh. Ok. Screw ND nation for not having respect.

Author:	Regular Reader [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:51 am ]
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God bless us all...

Author:	Scorehead [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:10 am ]
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My thoughts & prayers go out to Jurko & his Family. I remember the day that Mac had Mirko on the air with him & he was great. He was a great down to earth guy, just like his Brother. I lost my Brother unexpectedly in 2008 at the age of 45. It sucks.

Author:	cluv8484 [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:34 am ]
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F**kin shame, 42 is far too young.....god bless Jurko's brother and his family, may they endure and find resolve through the difficulties...my prayers shall include them tonight...

Author:	Bucky Chris [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:07 am ]
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Best wishes with you and the family, Jurk.

Author:	sjboyd0137 [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:08 am ]
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Best wishes to you and the family, Jurko

Author:	doug - evergreen park [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:10 am ]
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Really sad.

Author:	Furious Styles [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:28 am ]
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Terry's Peeps wrote: John Jurkovic @Jurko64: Contrary to Internet reports my brother #mirkojurkovic has not gone gentle into that good night!! Still alive!! Reading this made me smile. Not that he had to do it, but the way he did it.