It’s two and a half years since Oscar’s dad, Stephen ‘Knoxy’ shared the news he’d just received that his three-year-old son had been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an apparently rare form of childhood cancer. All the pains and fears of that day, and the years since, came to the fore over the last eight weeks as the disease took hold. Oscar’s battle ended yesterday.
On this day we should acknowledge the enormous work by so many people to get Oscar the treatment he needed, many of whom would never meet him. The treatment cost hundreds of thousands of pounds, a daunting figure, but one which was soon met. Without this fundraising, Oscar would have died in 2012. Instead, he lived, played and inspired many with his enthusiasm until recent weeks. His fantastic “Happy Birthday CQN” video message was recorded just two months ago; a gift to this community.
For now, there are no meaningful words for Stephen, Oscar’s mum Leona, sister Izzie and their family and friends, but we will be there for them in the months and years to come.
This disease, in all its forms, is a curse on humanity. We need more fundraising, more research, more education on its dangers.
Before Sunday’s game against Dundee United you will be able to buy a Celtic FC Foundation badge, to aid work with homelessness in the Glasgow area. Badges cost a minimum donation of £1, a price we can all afford to help our neighbours in most need.
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Safe journey Oscar
Like so many I never met him but i’m shedding tears today. Rest in peace Wee Man YNWA.
God Bless wee man.
We’ll all see you one day
chasbhoy
14:09 on 9 May, 2014
Praise when it’s due …..
Five pages of tributes to Oscar on Follow Follow including photos of him in his Celtic top.
RIP wee man
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O.G.Rafferty
14:22 on 9 May, 2014
chasbhoy, 14:09
That is heartening and thanks for letting us know
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Now up to 8 pages ……………………………
Sometimes the things that unite us are greater than what divides us.
God bless wee Oscar
Our wee superhero
May perpetual light shine upon him
God Bless the Wee Man and his family.
Sad day, RIP wee man.
God bless you wee man.
Terrible news this morning.
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
YNWA.
God bless my little pal, YNWA
CQN should be proud of it’s support for Oscar and his family.
Well done you guys….
Wonderful.
Hail hail
Thoughts and prayers with the family and countless friends. An inspirational wee man, an inspirational family. God bless you all.
So sorry to hear
God Bless his soul
My prayers are with all his family.
RIP Oscar,, a brave wee man.
RIP brave little Oscar, you’ve been an inspiration.
HH YNWA.
Logged in to find out the the u20s score and stunned to hear the sad news about Oscar.
God Bless you Wee Man. YNWA !
The angels will love you Wee Man.
Can’t think of any words that do justice. The wee guy touched all of us. Hopefully this will help his family in time. Will have a wee look at his pictures with Hoopy in a moment and shed a few tears no doubt.
From previous.
Davie L
I think that’s a great idea and would be a lasting reminder for the family from CQN.
Ps I’m hopeful that I’ll get the opportunity to attend Wee Oscar’s funeral. If there’s anyone who would like Mass cards etc handed to the family then I’d be happy to take them with me. I’ll be at BMCUW’s gathering tomorrow and will make sure that I’m at the Pool’s Office before the game on Sunday.
another special Angel from the Celtic family
HH
It was a privilege to meet Stephen & Leona sat CQteN. God Bless them all & RIP Oscar.
You will be well looked after up there wee fella
Oscar Knox an inspiration and a fighter
Sometimes words are simply not enough. Devastated.
God bless Oscar.
You have said it all and most eloquently, Paul.
A simple R.I.P. from me.
The world is a much poorer place.
God Bless you wee man. You will always have our love with you.
RIP
Great Post Paul. Never met the wee mhan, but what an inspiration to us all.
God Bless Oscar
Sean
A brave wee soldier, rest in peace wee Oscar. YNWA
God Bless – RIP Oscar
Thoughts and prayers today for his family
my god, how cruel life can be, just hope TB is waiting to take him by the hand, good night and god bless little one..
In the arms of the Almighty now wee fella love and God Bless always x
Prayers offered for you and all the Knox family RIP Our wee Oscar x
guys I would like to keep my little dedication on my name a day or so longer, but if any of you think it may be in bad taste please don’t hesitate to say so,,,
masty it is entirely appropriate to keep the dedication as long as you wish.
Thoughts are with Oscar’s family today. His pain is over but theirs will take a very long time to go. I can only hope that all of the good wishes and the love of the Celtic community are of some comfort to them.
Heartbreaking to hear the news.
RIP Wee Man.
Sad news, God bless wee Oscar and may perpetual light shine upon you.
cork celt
mé buíochas a ghabháil leat mo chara
Wee Oscar, God bless. RIP.
YNWA.
masty
I agree with Cork Celt,
Keep that dedication on your name as long as you see fit, I can’t see how anybody would see it as in bad taste,
Wee Oscar was a remarkable fellow and the news today is terribly sad. My heart goes out to Leona and Stephen. No boy was loved more.