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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Dont know wat to say..
Rip wee Celtic Warrior
HH
Highland Bhoy
Well said my friend. You have put into words the pain we all feel right now.
The pain his family feel right now is almost unimaginable. The wee Mhan with his great courage was an inspiration to us all.
Oscar Knox – YNWA
God bless wee mhan
Sincere condolences to the Knox family this evening, the wee man was an inspiration for so many of us, he kept us entranced with all of his tweets and photographs as we hoped for a miracle to happen. Tonight he will be among the other greats of our Celtic family.
AR
Hopefully time will heal the pain for Oscar’s parents. His spirit will live on with so many who witnessed his remarkable life.
I’ve been travelling most of the week and haven’t had much time to lurk.
Just logged on to find out a wee guy,who punched above his weight for his short time on this earth, and that I knew very little about(as a relative newcomer to this wonderful blog) has passed away.
Tears are blinding me…..he was some wee guy….regardless of clinical analysis that it was a hopeless cause from the initial diagnosis.
Like many on here I have been affected by infant mortality in my family(in my case siblings) and it never leaves you even 40 odd years on.It is not the natural order of life for children to die before their parents.
Oscar wee hero……Rest in Paradise little fighter.
Your parents and your sister……May God Bless You for the rest of your lives.
I’m struggling with my God at the minute…..Angry with him….
Wee Man you were an inspiration.
CQN community…..take a bow……The Wee Fighter’s life was better for knowing you guys really cared.
Sleep tight wee man…….
An example to every last one of us.
Good evening all
It is with a very heavy heart I’m posting this. Our Wee Hero will live a lot longer in our hearts than the time he spent on earth. My condolences to Stephen, Leona and wee Lizzie. It has taken me till now to be able to type without filling up with tears since I got the phone call last night. There is a new STAR in the sky. Wee Oscar YWNWA.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Very sad day today
Thinking and praying for you wee oscar and your lovely family, izzie, leona and stephen
RIP wee pal
Mouldy67 and MrsMouldy67
God Bless Oscar & Family, I can find no words. So sorry.
Oscar may have been “Wee”, but he was truly Giant in his courage and impact.
Today’s sad news puts things in perspective
God bless wee Oscar
A shining light to us in your short life RIP
a very sad day, he was inspiring in his battle, god bless him and his family. RIP Oscar
Just heard the sad news.
Will keep Oscar in my prayers.
Paul67 et al
Farewell Wee Oscar
May you stay
Forever Young
RIP
Paul Brennan…..
Take a bow sir……
The community you have created on here is exponentially greater than the sum of it’s parts.
Wish I had discovered CQN sooner but I am so glad I did eventually.
Wee Oscar Knox the iconic Fighter……..RIP
Big Billy , Cesar , the head of our Celtic family , spoke for me.
Haven’t done a stroke of work for thinking about the wee mhan.
What a fighter , such spirit , what courage.
He will live in all our hearts for a longer time than he was on this earth.
Oscar Knox, Celtic warrior RIP
Just logged on for the first time in a couple of days,totally gutted at the news
God bless wee Oscar and give his family strength
I’m not religious in any way, but some are destined to be angels, but oscar was a living angel bringing love and hope to so many, love and thoughts to his family in this sad sad day, his memory will live forever xxx
Funny the things that come into your head on days like this.
For the last few moments I’ve had this image of Oscar trying to teach angels to make his trademark thumbs up whilst painting on a tricolour ‘MY MA DOESN’T KNOW I’M UP THIS LATE’.
Play with the Angels wee man
evening everyone,thoughts love and prayers to the knox family,so very sad,god rest your wee soul son,goodnight and godbless.x crowbhoy
Sad day, sleep tight weeman HH
Wee Oscar comin up on BBC 6-county news
Sky 953 for those outside 6 counties
Hamiltontim;
I like that image I think posts like this will help.
News reached me this morning from leftclick of the passing of our true Hero, Wee Oscar Knox.
What do you say, nothing I can say really, you know how I am feeling ?because you are feeling the same.
To Stephen, Leona, Family and Friends stay strong, Wee Oscar brought so much Sunshine to your lives.
I still have my Wee Oscar T-Shirt, I will wear it with pride on Sunday.
God Bless Wee Oscar, God Bless your Soul.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Rest in Peace Oscar Knox………
Hope Eva sings this to you up there.
Eva Cassidy – Over the rainbow – YouTube
► 5:02► 5:02
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5EesOU5oc0
10 Aug 2010 – Uploaded by EddieAlda
Eva’s rendition of this timeless classic is second to none.
HT 18:24
You brought a smile to a day that has been filled with much sadness, many tears but a sense of proudness of what impact this Wee Celtic Warrior and his amazing family has had on us all.
I know that if we can even retain some of the goodness that Wee Oscar has brought us, we will all become better people.
Thank you
CRC
Was told that the DR had a nice tribute from NFL and Broonie to our wee hero
Also a picture gallery and video clips
I had a look
Had me and my mrs in tears
HH
There won’t be a dry eye in Paradise next Sunday, when the crowd sing You’ll Never Walk Alone. I hope and trust that there will be a tribute to our beloved little comrade.
squire danaher-seen it on NI News ta.
Lovely piece on Oscar on BBC NI news.
So sad.
Hamiltontim…..
Great post mate…..
Smiling when sad is one of life’s beautiful little practical oxymorons.
Highlandbhoy
What a cracking post mate.
CRC
It’s not a day for plaudits but two men, you and Bundoranbhoy, should take a bow for being the spark amongst CQN and the wider Celtic community in highlighting Oscar’s plight and helping raise the money that certainly improved his quality of life.
God Bless mate.
My thoughts tonight are with the family of Oscar Knox. You may be gone wee man but as long as we live you will never be forgoten and will forever be in our hearts.
People who have a better way with words than me have already expressed the thoughts and feelings of us all for Wee Oscar and his family, it is at times like this that the true value of family is shown.
We all cannot begin to know how his immediate family will be feeling but I hope in some small way the strength of the emotion shown on these pages will help them cope a bit better by knowing the impact this small child had on us all.
May he rest in peace in the arms of the Angels
Ghod Bless Oscar and his family, May they gain strength from the courage and love of life their child showed. YNWA
God bless you Oscar.
And God bless all of you out there in CQN land your tributes have kept my tears flowing all day.
Daniel wants to say something.
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Spent a magic day with you in Belfast Oscar. And enjoyed the day at Andy Fishers with the horses. You and Izzie made me laugh loads and I still smile every time I see your pictures. Really enjoyed cycling for you to Belfast from Celtic. Wish we could have spent more time to play. Miss you.
Daniel x
HT
Had a similar thought today only it was a vision of the wee man just getting to the pearly gates holding up a tricolour saying ‘My ma says let me in’ and St Peter giving him the Big Wee Oscar thumbs up.
MWD
Not posted in a while, but have to add my condolences, thoughts and prayers for Stephen, Leona and Izzie. No one should be put through what they have endured, never mind what that inspiring little boy had to contend with. There have been so many wonderful posts today that are a testament to just how many people worldwide were reached by Oscar’s bravest of battles.
May be he rest in peace and he will always remain a hero to so many.