RIP Cajuns will miss J. Kelley Hall

[KAjunRaider]

Condolences from the MT Nation.

He will be greatly missed. A wonderful guy, and very good friends with our HC Rick Insell.

Awful news.

[ATXCajun]

_ Shocker!

J. Kelley Hall was such a winner such an optimist. J. Kelley was already missed but always with the thought he could come home. He wanted badly to come home.

I think his last words ever on RaginPagin.com should become the mantra for all fans of UL. His last words on the subject of becoming known as Louisiana were "THINK BIG" J. Kelley Hall

You will be missed. _

Coach Hall's participation on here while he was coach goes against the grain a little bit, but that probably contributed to his success. He was a trailblazer for sure. What he did with our program is nothing short of a miracle. I too was hoping he would come back. I think he genuinely appreciated the maturity on this board when he announced that he was leaving for Cincinnati. As I recall, the general consensus here was "we don't want you to leave but, yeah, you gotta take that job." Not what you typically hear from a fan base. I bet that's why he always came back on to check in with us. Too short. Too soon. god bless you, coach.

[cajunhawk]

_ Shocker!

J. Kelley Hall was such a winner such an optimist. J. Kelley was already missed but always with the thought he could come home. He wanted badly to come home.

I think his last words ever on RaginPagin.com should become the mantra for all fans of UL. His last words on the subject of becoming known as Louisiana were "THINK BIG" J. Kelley Hall

You will be missed. _

Coach Hall got it right. I'm down with "Think Big". It says everything we need to strive to be. Parting words of wisdom from a great coach.

[RaginCajun77]

Rest in Peace Coach Hall. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

[Cajun90]

Don't know where to start. Prime example of someone who left a great impression on our University and I feel we did the same for his family. My prayers to Meredith and the kids.

It wasn't just about being a coach but someone with conviction, honor, drive and an outlook on life that we should all strive for.

Turbine - Might be nice to put some of the postings together from here for Meredith and the kids.

[LSUalum1]

Just heard it on the news. Shocking. Terrible loss. Kinda ruins this whole weekend.

[CajunSaint]

incredible. coach, we hardly knew ye. my prayers go out to his wife and children. rip, coach. THINK BIG!! everybody

[NOCajun]

Terrible news!! I so hoped to see Kelly and his family back in Lafayette. All my prayers go out to his family.

[Ewhite]

Wow what a loss to this world Coach was a great person I had dealings with him as he drove one of the loaners that the dealership I was working at the time gave to UL for use. Always had time for me. I mean he was driving our car but never made a demand, never damaged a vehicle always made sure his insurance was intact and always commanded respect that a head basketball deserves. I mean that in a good way, he was a class act 110%

The world loss a class act but the kids lost a father and Merdith lost a husband my heart aches for them. Miss you coach more than yesterday.

Bright side if ant this the first time I came home to this board in a while....Thanks Coach

[lcitsh]

http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/myrt...&pid=145055855

Please send condolences to Meredith, Brynley, Jordyn & Aubrey.

[IberiaCajun]

Here is a link to "The Sun News" website with death notice of James Kelley Hall; arrangements are pending.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/myr...5855&fhid=4143

[lcitsh]

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/myr...&pid=145066402

Funeral services have been set.