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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Condolences to the Knox family.
Rest in peace Oscar Knox.
BT Sport have called off their live coverage of tomorrow’s Hibs v Kilmarnock play-off decider.
A tweet from the broadcaster tonight said: “BT Sport won’t be showing the @HibernianFCClub v @OfficialKillie game as we’ve been unable to get approval from the SPFL and the home club.
WTF!
Dexter….
Wonderful post….
My 8 year old sister died from complications of Cystic Fybrosis the day after Bertie Auld won us the Scottish League Cup v St.Johnstone……I was 7 years old…..I adored my sister.She adored Bertie Auld and Celtic FC.
It is the impact they had,not the length of life.
Like I said …..wonderful post.
Jude
St Ambrose introduced the antiphonal chant. Much loved by the Green Brigade- COYBIG
Oscar Knox gave us all so much more than we could ever give him .
Thank you Oscar
Rest in Peace
When I was in Rome I found the pavements very precarious.. Very easy to snap an ankle.
The memory of my sister gets dissed by Apple iPads….
Fibrosis…..
Anyway…..Hail Hail to wee Oscar and my sister
RYECATCHER
A sore loss for you,mate.
She lives in your memories of her. At such a young age,they will be great memories.
Rye
Your 8 year old sister will be showing wee Oscar the ropes. God rest their immaculate souls.
I’d like to add my condolences to those of all the other CQNers today. If someone who can do these things could post a link to Jon and Vangelis “I’ll Find My Way Home”that would be my tribute to the Knox family.The pain will subside the memories will remain forever. Hail Hail Hebcelt
BMCUWP…..
Feckin hell….Did I have a swally wi Bertie anytime I met him in Bairds?
Wonderful wee guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Y3m7fisOU
from Hebcelt
D D
COYBIG ??
hebcelt @ 22:18
Jon And Vangelis – I’ll Find My Way Home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Y3m7fisOU
Neustadt-Braw many thanks – Hail Hail Hebcelt
Hebcelt ….Enjoy….
Jon Anderson & Vangelis – I’ll find my way home – YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VosFiY1SifA
Try again mate….
► 4:27► 4:27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62U8Krm8LWA
10 May 2010 – Uploaded by porcelainfigure73
4:29 Jon And Vangelis – I’ll Find My Way Home (1981) by Ichnos71live 795,214 views. 12:11 Jon and Vangelis – The friends of mr. Cairo by …
Knew that would happen! ;)
You too Morrisey the 23rdHebcelt
As a 49 year old guy, I wasn’t exactly a brave sodjur while getting treatment for minor injuries in the Royal Infirmary this afternoon. I hate them needles.
I can’t even imagine the bravery that Oscar carried with him in his short life.
God bless you Oscar, and Rest in Peace.
Jude
Come On You Bhoys In Green.
St Ambrose brought opposite chanting to our Church.
Goodnight one and all…..goodnight wee Oscar ….your in a braw place now …and you and yours will never walk alone….
Hail Hail .
St Ambrose High footy pitches
Cold and Windy 365 days a year
D D
Got it.
Come on you Bhoys in Green
Malorbhoy, Cowiebhoy
I am also heading to Rome on Thursday for a week. Looking forward to St Peters Basillica where a candle will be lit for Oscar and prayers offered for his family.
John Mc Kay was advising the unemployed to visit the Job Centre sh*te on the 6 o clock news.
TSOAL
Fantastic complex!!!
May God rest and protect his little soul.
Jude
Was Blue Tie McKay’s tie blue tonight?
Condolences to Oscars family. I cannot imagine the hurt you are giong through.
Puts a lot of things in perspective
God bless him
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
For flying Kites
Bear Grylls would struggle to survive an hour out there
Love
FourGreenFields
22:12 on 9 May, 2014
You out tomorrow my friend?
HH
CRC
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS ………Praying for our WEE HERO!
Get tae bed you yiv a heavy day tomorrow:)))
Tomorrow we celebrate CQN family and wee Oscar is everything that is good about us
Till tomorrow my Brothers & sisters.
TBJ you and others came into me thoughts today.
To any the celtic family anywhere on the planet going through a trying time
Y.N.W.A
praecepta
22:03 on
9 May, 2014
Here you go mate
http://youtu.be/ApFVWaq_o3Q?t=1m30s
A song for our brave lad
Don’t be afraid
This link is not for the Knox family as losing a child should never happen but It does and our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you would like yo watch it it is a beautiful song which as i am posting it brings a tear to my eye just watching the intro. I have recently spent five weeks beside my mothers bed as she was dying in hospital that was tough enough a mother should always go before a son, sometimes it doesn’t happen like that god knows how you feel, but you do learn to live with it you never forget but you do learn. Anyway get some tissues and enjoy http://youtu.be/ohXI3po8hK0
Sorry full songhttp://youtu.be/ohXI3po8hK0
praecepta
22:03 on
9 May, 2014
Here you go mate
http://youtu.be/ApFVWaq_o3Q?t=1m30s