Sorry to hear that. I hate that fucking disease. Still getting over the loss of a loved one a few years ago. Nobody should have to go thru that. Prayers up for everyone that has to deal with ALS. I hope to see it eradicated in my lifetime.
Now my heart goes out to you for your loss of your brother. I lost my by younger sister in 2015. The pain never goes away!! I can still hear her the way she called my name!! Bless You!! Bless Steve!!
He needs people around that has the gift of God to lay hands on him so he can get his healing instead of accepting that as a death sentence my God is a miracle worker.
Steve McMichael leased a house right around the corner from my late Mother in Lake Holiday area of Somonauk, Illinois for a year not too long ago. I was fortunate to see him on the property once & talked to him for a bit. I was in awe & he treated me like an old friend. I will always cherish that moment. It really hurts to see someone like him on his last hurrah. I wish him & his wife nothing but peace & ❤️. Fight on Mongo as long as you can. It's OK to finally give in when you got to.We all gotta go bro.
@@tarikR.R.5120 I am a man, who works out and has big muscles, Lex Lugar, Tony Atlas, Mr T, These were the men I looked up to and were my inspiration growing up. I was especially a fan of the 4 horseman and all of the different members. ( I nicknamed myself The Enforcer after Arn Anderson) Loved Mongo because of his attitude, and toughness as a football player and a wrestler. Don't seem that long ago these men were kicking a.. and taking names.
I know the lady that helped put this together, she is also helping to navigate Steve and his family through these trying times and beyond. Thank God there are people out there who do these things and more. From everything I have ever heard about Steve McMichael dealing with ALS she said he has never complained and is grateful for the life he has and grateful to have his wife by his side. I pray the NFL steps up and helps Steve and his family. 🙏
What did the day consist of? Did ric flair speak? Did mike ditka joke with those inside? This report made it so short and didn’t explain much of the day.
@@williamfrawley1175 ok that’s cool. I thought they’ll say after this one the next one is in such such place, have people like his coach and luminaries of the bears speak in front of the crowd etc etc. if that didn’t happen thanks for the info.
@@ibzanarroyo704 It was just a fun party to help out a fellow NFL player/wrestler. I did hear it was a great time. I hope they do a follow up I'll go next time. Lol
Adam White Sr. Uhhh, no it’s gone so far downhill recently. I’m young and it’s been obvious how much it’s fallen in my lifetime imagine how much better it was when these guys were playing.
@@marcmclane281 No Marc I was born in the very early 1950's. I do want to thank you for taking time from your busy evening for your observation and critique. I remember the "big" game late on in the 4th quarter when the network cutaway to "Heidi" and sure enough there was a "miracle" win. Talk about a howling mob!
ALS is horrendous My Dad died of it in 2000, and I still miss him Steve was a truly great player and nice to see his former team-mates - toughest battle he’ll ever face and wonderful to see him
What an inspiration this man is, he goes from Superman to wheelchair bound and still laughs and tries to keep everyone else light hearted. Steve will always be Superman to me!
Yup he loves reminding people every 5 minutes he’s Walter Payton’s son. When he does reports over Zoom he has a Lombardi trophy in the background. I didn’t know Jarret won one. Also one of his user names is Payton’s son. Wtf
@@Chibear24 Weird, I follow all his pages and he rarely brings his dad up on his own, he's almost always asked about him. And yeah, his dad won a Lombardi, genius. Way to bring your negativity to a feel good news story.
Darn it.... this is a touching story. I was touched to see that some of Mongo's former teammates with Jarret Payton with the interview, but to see McMichael's former Horseman Ric Flair choked up..... it got to me. A man that has this circle or friends, brother, comrades that loves and supports you is priceless. My prayers to you and your family Mongo , we love you sir!
He kinda cries often, its human. Theres a clip of him crying when he told a story about vince giving him 1 million dollars to get back on his feet at a time Flair was down and out. Very grateful.... was also shocked Vince was so nice.
I heard Steve say this in an interview...not sure if he came up with it but I use it all the time. The reporter was asking about potential and Steve said “Potential is just a fancy word for you haven’t done shit yet”
So sad to see him like this (I'm crying right now). He was one of my football heroes when I was a kid & teenager. What an awesome player! To see him like this, from robust muscular healthy to wasting away from this horrible, dreadful disease is very sad. Please God, help him & his family....We love you Mongo!!
Ric flair said it all... it ain't a work his shooting . Mongo used to party hard with Scott Hall in WCW. Mongo was a beast back in the day but heard he was a sweetheart to all the wrestlers but a monster in The NFL. GOOD to see ric flair still going after his health scare.
My favorite Mongo story ever. "I got cut by the New England Patriots because they claimed I was in the Combat Zone in Boston all night partying....and I was."
If you live long enough, you reach a point in your life where you'll go to more funerals than weddings and christenings. It's just a fact of life. I'm at that point now. I see my childhood heroes and those I admired, male and female, fall one by one. Mongo McMichael will be one of them, as was Stephen Hawking, and so many others, whether they had this disease or not. It's damn depressing sometimes. Get busy living, or get busy dieing.
I wasn't the biggest fan of the fourth Indiana Jones movie. But there is a line in that film that has stuck with me to this day. Indy is lamenting the loss of his friend Marcus and his dad, and the professor standing behind him said (paraphrase), "You have reached the point where life stops giving and starts taking." It seems like that, doesn't it? Or at the bare minimum, the longer you live, the more life takes and the less life gives. We must never take any moment for granted.
@@DaDitka Exactly. What you said reminded me of a scene from the second Creed movie. Rocky's been diagnosed with cancer, Adrianne, Mickey, Apollo, and I think Paulie are now long gone, and he's just tired. Creed is trying to convince him to get treatment but Rocky's basically given up. They're standing in the hallway of the gym and Rocky says, (and I'm paraphrasing), "Most of my life is behind me. It's a memory, just like those old fight posters over there," he points to fight posters from long, long ago. "Everybody I loved is gone." We have a saying in Spanish which goes, "Sigue palante," Keep moving forward. My father, may he rest in peace, always put that in literal motion. "Movement is life," he'd tell me. Sounds like good advice to me.
@@oldgoat142 Movement is a sign of life, and you are right- we have to keep moving forward. There's nothing wrong with remembering the past, but the past is no longer with us. Not to flatter you, but it sounds like your father was a wise man. I hope he was! I haven't gotten around to checking out the Creed movies, and honestly I don't know if I ever will (nothing against the movies, mind you). But I have heard similar comments to what you have said about the underlying storyline and themes of it. And this has put me one step closer to wanting to check them out. Thanks! And let's keep moving forward, eh?
My brother has ALS for over 12 years, he's now 74, he's one of the very few that live longer than 3 years, his has been very slow progressing... He was very into hiking, so I asked what's been the hardest part of the desease, and he said losing his ability to speak. He likes to write on an erasable board that he keeps in his lap. He has a wonderful wife, and is able to go places in his wheelchair. He's told me he still enjoys living, being able to still eat and enjoy foods. It's an awful desease that breaks your heart to see someone go through. But most of them learn to enjoy every moment. Mr. McMichael is one of them.
There is something about seeing Ric Flair and the 1985 Chicago Bears together in Wrigleyville that gives me a beautiful nostalgia. I can’t explain it. God bless you Mongo.
I played craps with Steve McMichael in Vegas at Ceasars Place around 91'. He was at our table and he was the nicest, fun, down to earth guy. We had an awesome time, I will never forget that. He called us all by our nicknames and we were loud, drank, and had a blast. Such a genuinely nice guy. Made us feel right at home. So sad to see him like this. Always put a smile on my face. Thanks Mongo! Bless you man.
Damn. As a huge fan of the Bears back in the 80's and a fan of pro wrestling this one hurts. Seeing the Nature Boy break down like that had me crying too. Good to see old teammates and friends showing him love and support. Keep fighting, Mongo!
Man...I've been watching my Bears for as long as I can remember. I watched and cheered for them in their quest for the Super Bowl and all through the dry times before and after. Makes my heart break when I see Mongo suffering as he is....Makes my heart soar when I see so much love coming his way.
A terrific player always enjoyed watching play bringing so much energy and passion to the game I wish you all the best and all of your family and friends I hope you are around for a long time 🙏❤💒
I’m a lifelong Lions fan but in the mid 80s we routed for the Chicago Bears and love those cast of characters! I was 20 years old when the Bears won the Super Bowl, I remember Dan Hampton Steve McMichael Richard Dent and the boys wreaking havoc on the lions and the rest of the NFL! Prayers to Steve McMichael, and the fallen 85 bears…
I'm from a town called Highwood next to Lake Forest where the Bears training camp was is interacted with many of the players Walter Payton Steve McMichael and many many more to see two of my heroes die in this manner has been really disheartening
Please give to the ALS Foundation. Ask anyone in a family that has experienced this horrific condition and you will know how horrible it really is. God Bless Steve, his family and his friends as well as any family going through this now.
Love you, Mongo. Stay strong and positive. All of us fans of yours are rooting for you and sending you and your family and friends all of our love, support, and strength.
Old G from Chicago southside, I know the feeling of losing a family member I don't have the words but I do know this you have to be strong it will past hard to say. Peace
I’m a Chiefs fan and an NFL fan. It’s hard to see a great player suffer so much from this. My principal passed away from ALS many years ago. Anyway, I pray for his family and the Bears organization.
God Bless Mongo-he visited the paralyzed veterans at Hines VA and brought a bunch of cheerleaders with him in the early 2000s. I was helping a patient there and got to talk to Steve. ALS is a horrible thing and I only wish him the best quality of life possible during his stay on the Earth.
Mongo.....you will never be forgotten!!! You have always put a smile on everyone’s face and we will never forget all the shenanigans. We will miss that part of you and will also miss the serious side. You are a good man. Prayers to you and your family. God bless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
I met Mongo back in the day. Very cool and forthcoming. The one thing that I will always remember about that meeting was shaking his hand. His hand was like a catcher's mitt. Bigger than life. He wasn't pretentious he is down to earth and willing to go the extra mile. That was proven on the football field and at Ditka's restaurant the night I met him. God bless Steve" Mongo " McMichael.
Yeah that’s not reality. My most religious aunt who was literally the sweetest and devout human ever got cancer and died. Her last words were “but I was a good Christian” she believed till the end the lord would heal her. It’s wishful thinking
Amen. If it's God's will he'll be healed in a second. But, we all are appointed to die. We don't understand God's perfect Will, but we accept it because we have faith in The Creator if we are saved. The unsaved are blind.
What a shame, so full of life, I remember when he would show up on newscasts trashed with his wife.....and not for nothing but Ric Flair has had to bury so many friends throughout his life. Depressing.
If you live long enough, you reach a point in your life where you'll go to more funerals than weddings and christenings. It's just a fact of life. I'm at that point now. I see my childhood heroes and those I admired, male and female, fall one by one. Mongo McMichael will be one of them, as was Stephen Hawking, and so many others, whether they had this disease or not. It's damn depressing sometimes. Get busy living, or get busy dieing.
@@underwaterlevelz1947 No he didn't that's his oldest Son that wrestled in WCW David & he doesn't even talk to Ric anymore cuz a lot of these kids are trash with No respect. Cuz he was a failure & blames his Father Ric Flair for him sucking & not making it & using the Ric Flair was always working & never home SMH. Ric Flair Lost his youngest Son Reid who was the reason Ashley Charlotte Flair even became a Wrestler. And they together Triple H gave them a NXT contract well a PC deal but his Son kept failing Drug tests & Ric Flair just couldn't believe it even when Triple H Keith telling him the kid needing help 🆘 & Ric Flair blames himself cuz he was more his friend than his Father drinking partying with him than being a Father & dating Mother & Daughter's. And they WWE sent him to Rehab a shit load of times he would skip out & than after being in Japan Wrestling with Ric he had just came back & Ric went to go wake him up in his hotel room & found him Dead OD Heroin overdose.
I was only 2 when he & the Bears won the Super Bowl, so no memories of that era. But, by God, was Mongo fun to watch in WCW! I'm so glad to see "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, the Man who brought McMichael into the Four Horsemen, show support for him. :-)
Dam Steve loved watching U and all ur team mates play for years , U and the rest of the line were awesome , hats off to U brother , keep going brother , Jarrett, ur dad was my favorite player , still is to this day, sweetness was the greatest , love U brother
I saw Steve in person one day in 79 in Lake Jackson Tx. He came to pick up Kenneth McCune who lived next door to us and was the Longhorns TE. He drove up in a yellow Triumph TR7 . The man was so big we couldn’t see how he got out of the car. He towered over that small car . I wish I could have gotten a picture of both of them when they got in the car and left . I was only13 at the time and I wish I would have gotten his autograph before he turned pro.
Just lost an uncle to ALS..surprisingly he was diagnosed with it and told hed be lucky to live 3 to 5 years and that was 30 years ago..my heart goes out to the McMichael Family and anyone else dealing with this disease..I wouldnt wish this on my worse enemy..God Bless
Did a security gig at a Fan show where Mongo was and we clowned around for some of the fans pretending I was putting him under arrest ala Barney Fife style. Great guy! Prayers go out for him...
To be able to see Jarrett Payton strong willed and still in the public eyes excelling in the media world is great to see. His Pa Pa is watching from the Bears heavens, and must be so proud 😉
My absolute idol when I was a teenager, him and Arnold Schwarzenegger. I was a sophomore in high school when the Bears won the Super Bowl, greatest year ever. Hang in there big guy we love you ♥️
Lived next door to Steve at u t for a summer in an apartment in Austin. Super guy, lots of laughs, and just a regular guy to a couple of skinny little runts that lived next door. Sorry you have to go through this. My prayers are with you.
At least he played on the greatest Cinderella team ever! Hate that he's going through this, he was a beast. If only Buddy would have stuck around another year or two to try to repeat or three peat.
Horseman are always there 4 each other. I hope mongo gets better hes very tough. Life's tough but i know mongo will get up and keep moving forward. Hes a champ and a winner and a fighter.
Get well soon Steve mango Micheal is one my all favorites wrestlers ogernal four horseman prayers for stave Mango Micheal at this time was good friend of Lawrence Tayler at wrestlemina 11
Jarret Payton. What a class act.
Your Dad was my favorite athlete of all time
Apple: tree, Sir. Not a coincidence.
I had no idea he worked for WGN News!
I hear Walter in Jarrett’s voice; he is indeed his father’s son👍🏾
There is a steep hill at Ft. Benning, Ga. It is called Cardiac Hill. I learned to love running it.
Same here brother
My brother lost his battle on 6/2/2004 from ALS. My heart goes out to Mongo, his family, his friends and the Bears nation.
Sorry to hear that. I hate that fucking disease. Still getting over the loss of a loved one a few years ago. Nobody should have to go thru that. Prayers up for everyone that has to deal with ALS. I hope to see it eradicated in my lifetime.
Sorry to hear you lost your bro that way Elizabeth.
@@SLAYERSWINE1 thank you
@@groundhog5923 thank you and amen
Now my heart goes out to you for your loss of your brother. I lost my by younger sister in 2015. The pain never goes away!! I can still hear her the way she called my name!! Bless You!! Bless Steve!!
Seeing the Nature Boy getting choked up really tugs in your heart strings. Thoughts and prayers for Mongo. Love you Man!!!
Flair wears his heart on his sleeve I'll pray for Mongo God bless his heart and anyone who has to fight this disease
My best friends husband died of ALS Feb 2020, just weeks after diagnosis. Horrible disease. He was a wonderful guy. I still miss him.
Sadly one doesn't "fight" ALS. It does what it does.
Yeah, Rick Flair is a Stand up Dude, God Bless Steve and him.
Ric Flair is a really emotional guy in general but he loves Mongo if you can get hold of it listen to the podcast he id with him a few years ago....
He needs people around that has the gift of God to lay hands on him so he can get his healing instead of accepting that as a death sentence my God is a miracle worker.
Steve McMichael leased a house right around the corner from my late Mother in Lake Holiday area of Somonauk, Illinois for a year not too long ago. I was fortunate to see him on the property once & talked to him for a bit. I was in awe & he treated me like an old friend. I will always cherish that moment. It really hurts to see someone like him on his last hurrah. I wish him & his wife nothing but peace & ❤️. Fight on Mongo as long as you can. It's OK to finally give in when you got to.We all gotta go bro.
Beautiful words buddy
@ Slayerswine 👍🏽
Excellent, sir.
Beautiful, just beautiful....
That’s awesome, man ❤️😎‼️
Man to see such a powerful man, looking frail, and broken down, is a sad reminder of our own mortality.
Yeah it’s the equivalent of seeing Lex Lugar back in the day compared to Lex Lugar right now.
@@tarikR.R.5120 I am a man, who works out and has big muscles, Lex Lugar, Tony Atlas, Mr T,
These were the men I looked up to and were my inspiration growing up.
I was especially a fan of the 4 horseman and all of the different members. ( I nicknamed myself The Enforcer after Arn Anderson)
Loved Mongo because of his attitude, and toughness as a football player and a wrestler.
Don't seem that long ago these men were kicking a.. and taking names.
Another reminder to all of us. Nobody is guaranteed tomorrow
@@theLoneWolfSpeaks makes you realize you don't have that much time left.
I know the lady that helped put this together, she is also helping to navigate Steve and his family through these trying times and beyond. Thank God there are people out there who do these things and more.
From everything I have ever heard about Steve McMichael dealing with ALS she said he has never complained and is grateful for the life he has and grateful to have his wife by his side.
I pray the NFL steps up and helps Steve and his family. 🙏
What did the day consist of? Did ric flair speak? Did mike ditka joke with those inside? This report made it so short and didn’t explain much of the day.
@@ibzanarroyo704 it was a fundraiser for Steve McMichael and they raised a lot.
They drank and had a great time. This is the end of the report.
@@williamfrawley1175 ok that’s cool. I thought they’ll say after this one the next one is in such such place, have people like his coach and luminaries of the bears speak in front of the crowd etc etc. if that didn’t happen thanks for the info.
@@ibzanarroyo704 It was just a fun party to help out a fellow NFL player/wrestler. I did hear it was a great time. I hope they do a follow up I'll go next time. Lol
In my kindest thoughts and prayers - these guys were from a time when football was worth watching.
I wonder what you mean by that....
Yeah football is way better now maybe try watching it!!
Adam White Sr. Uhhh, no it’s gone so far downhill recently. I’m young and it’s been obvious how much it’s fallen in my lifetime imagine how much better it was when these guys were playing.
You must be watching tennis not football...How would know anything about how football was before... You were probably born in the 90's...
@@marcmclane281 No Marc I was born in the very early 1950's. I do want to thank you for taking time from your busy evening for your observation and critique. I remember the "big" game late on in the 4th quarter when the network cutaway to "Heidi" and sure enough there was a "miracle" win. Talk about a howling mob!
Ric Flair is a man who isn't afraid to show his emotions
Cause he’s tanked!
And Dusty
Ric is a strong feeler-type. And realizes how much they have really meant to him many he's known for 30, 40 years.
Flair really loved mongo. Mongo couldn’t wrestle, but he could party with Flair and from what I heard flair really loved having him around.
@@kgotter Mongo had charisma for days though
ALS is horrendous
My Dad died of it in 2000, and I still miss him
Steve was a truly great player and nice to see his former team-mates - toughest battle he’ll ever face and wonderful to see him
God bless
What an inspiration this man is, he goes from Superman to wheelchair bound and still laughs and tries to keep everyone else light hearted. Steve will always be Superman to me!
Prayers to him, his family and friends!
Such a cruel disease!
Your dad would be so proud of you Jarret.
Bears fan forever!
I remember the news conference with Jarretts Dad.
My heart 💔 and i cried with him.
The outpouring is warming and shows good people.
Very emotional, and difficult for Chicagoans and Bears fans.85 Bears are so dear to us, like family. This reminds me of Walter and Duerson, very sad.
Walter Ditka Perry And the list goes on. Unstoppable the 80s bears
Been a fan of Steve Bam Bam McMichael since he left Freer H. S. He is a Legend in South Texas. Prayers!!
Wow really I wasn’t aware he came to TX H.S. 60 miles away from Me.
@@thewickednetwork7667 what H.S. did you go to? I myself went to Cotulla H.S. we sometimes had Freer on our sporting schedules.
@@josel.martinez7210 J.W. Nixon
I never knew Jarret Payton was a reporter. Kudos to him.
Me neither. I was watching and thinking: Is that Walter's son?
Yup he loves reminding people every 5 minutes he’s Walter Payton’s son. When he does reports over Zoom he has a Lombardi trophy in the background. I didn’t know Jarret won one. Also one of his user names is Payton’s son. Wtf
I thought the exact same thing.
@@Chibear24 let him be. He’s proud of his dad and is doing his best to honor him
@@Chibear24 Weird, I follow all his pages and he rarely brings his dad up on his own, he's almost always asked about him. And yeah, his dad won a Lombardi, genius. Way to bring your negativity to a feel good news story.
Been a bears fan all my life. I remember going to Rensselaer Indiana, St. Joseph's College for the Bears summer camp. Stay strong Mongo!
My mother passed away from ALS in 1995. It's a awful disease. Prayers for him and his family.
Darn it.... this is a touching story. I was touched to see that some of Mongo's former teammates with Jarret Payton with the interview, but to see McMichael's former Horseman Ric Flair choked up..... it got to me. A man that has this circle or friends, brother, comrades that loves and supports you is priceless. My prayers to you and your family Mongo , we love you sir!
The nature boy in tears. Damn that's rough.
Ric knows Mongo doesn't have long left..
Yeah it was...
Forget about great wrestler Ric flair is a great man
Seeing rick talk like that made me cry
He kinda cries often, its human. Theres a clip of him crying when he told a story about vince giving him 1 million dollars to get back on his feet at a time Flair was down and out. Very grateful.... was also shocked Vince was so nice.
I hope all his friends give him more of their time...he needs it more now than ever...just hang out with him for no reason at all.
I heard Steve say this in an interview...not sure if he came up with it but I use it all the time. The reporter was asking about potential and Steve said “Potential is just a fancy word for you haven’t done shit yet”
Mongo has accomplished a lot. Being a great player on the Bears, and being in the Four Horsemen, one of the greatest wrestling factions ever.
Being a packers fan i got mad respect for the guy
Packers fan here too. Hope Rodgers stays!!
God bless him and the pain his Friends are feeling for Mongo!! BEAR NATION for LIFE
The Bears suck, horribly ran franchise.
@@K1forMVP That has nothing to do with what this post is about. AGAIN GOD BLESS Mongo and ALL who are supporting him!!
bear nation for life ? You are HILARIOUS😂😂😂😂
So sad to see him like this (I'm crying right now). He was one of my football heroes when I was a kid & teenager. What an awesome player! To see him like this, from robust muscular healthy to wasting away from this horrible, dreadful disease is very sad. Please God, help him & his family....We love you Mongo!!
Glad to see the 🐻 community is their for help and support. Stay strong Steve ❤️
Hey, he was a packer for a minute. We've always loved him. Especially when he joined the Horsemen.
Ric flair said it all... it ain't a work his shooting . Mongo used to party hard with Scott Hall in WCW. Mongo was a beast back in the day but heard he was a sweetheart to all the wrestlers but a monster in The NFL. GOOD to see ric flair still going after his health scare.
My favorite Mongo story ever. "I got cut by the New England Patriots because they claimed I was in the Combat Zone in Boston all night partying....and I was."
Sad to see Mongo like that tbh. I also remember his stint in WCW lol fun times back then.
Love the 4 horsemen with mongo in
Natureboy always love mongo
@@miamicaneno1 **Throws up four fingers**
Diamonds are FOREVER and so are the Horsemen
If you live long enough, you reach a point in your life where you'll go to more funerals than weddings and christenings. It's just a fact of life. I'm at that point now. I see my childhood heroes and those I admired, male and female, fall one by one. Mongo McMichael will be one of them, as was Stephen Hawking, and so many others, whether they had this disease or not. It's damn depressing sometimes.
Get busy living, or get busy dieing.
Why did Hawking go to Little St James on the PJ???
Well said
I wasn't the biggest fan of the fourth Indiana Jones movie. But there is a line in that film that has stuck with me to this day.
Indy is lamenting the loss of his friend Marcus and his dad, and the professor standing behind him said (paraphrase), "You have reached the point where life stops giving and starts taking."
It seems like that, doesn't it? Or at the bare minimum, the longer you live, the more life takes and the less life gives.
We must never take any moment for granted.
@@DaDitka Exactly. What you said reminded me of a scene from the second Creed movie. Rocky's been diagnosed with cancer, Adrianne, Mickey, Apollo, and I think Paulie are now long gone, and he's just tired. Creed is trying to convince him to get treatment but Rocky's basically given up. They're standing in the hallway of the gym and Rocky says, (and I'm paraphrasing), "Most of my life is behind me. It's a memory, just like those old fight posters over there," he points to fight posters from long, long ago. "Everybody I loved is gone."
We have a saying in Spanish which goes, "Sigue palante," Keep moving forward. My father, may he rest in peace, always put that in literal motion. "Movement is life," he'd tell me. Sounds like good advice to me.
@@oldgoat142 Movement is a sign of life, and you are right- we have to keep moving forward. There's nothing wrong with remembering the past, but the past is no longer with us.
Not to flatter you, but it sounds like your father was a wise man. I hope he was!
I haven't gotten around to checking out the Creed movies, and honestly I don't know if I ever will (nothing against the movies, mind you). But I have heard similar comments to what you have said about the underlying storyline and themes of it. And this has put me one step closer to wanting to check them out.
Thanks! And let's keep moving forward, eh?
My brother has ALS for over 12 years, he's now 74, he's one of the very few that live longer than 3 years, his has been very slow progressing... He was very into hiking, so I asked what's been the hardest part of the desease, and he said losing his ability to speak. He likes to write on an erasable board that he keeps in his lap. He has a wonderful wife, and is able to go places in his wheelchair. He's told me he still enjoys living, being able to still eat and enjoy foods. It's an awful desease that breaks your heart to see someone go through. But most of them learn to enjoy every moment.
Mr. McMichael is one of them.
Sounds like your brother is one of those as well. All my best to you and him!
There is something about seeing Ric Flair and the 1985 Chicago Bears together in Wrigleyville that gives me a beautiful nostalgia. I can’t explain it. God bless you Mongo.
yeah no doubt. The 80's were the best. God bless Mongo. Bears Legend.
When he mentioned his former teammates being there I was wondering if any of the Four Horsemen were there.
Mongo is tough, he seems to be at piece with himself, even with this horrific illness he still has that big smile on his face.
*peace
He was a member of the greatest team of all time, one that can never be matched. Not the Bears, but the Four Horsemen. Wishing Mongo the best!
Walter's kid is reporting the story! That's pretty cool.
I'll always remember McMichael as one of the more intimidating beasts I ever saw play!
Truly heartbreaking, May God allow him to suffer no more than he has to 💔🙏🏻
I played craps with Steve McMichael in Vegas at Ceasars Place around 91'. He was at our table and he was the nicest, fun, down to earth guy. We had an awesome time, I will never forget that. He called us all by our nicknames and we were loud, drank, and had a blast. Such a genuinely nice guy. Made us feel right at home. So sad to see him like this. Always put a smile on my face. Thanks Mongo! Bless you man.
Damn. As a huge fan of the Bears back in the 80's and a fan of pro wrestling this one hurts. Seeing the Nature Boy break down like that had me crying too. Good to see old teammates and friends showing him love and support. Keep fighting, Mongo!
Hurts me to see him like that, He Definitely has my Prayers, we Love you Mongo, From your Bears Fan Ty.
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Man...I've been watching my Bears for as long as I can remember. I watched and cheered for them in their quest for the Super Bowl and all through the dry times before and after. Makes my heart break when I see Mongo suffering as he is....Makes my heart soar when I see so much love coming his way.
Love you Steve! You are one of my all-time favorites. No one tougher. No one better. Deserving of HOF induction. #76
A terrific player always enjoyed watching play bringing so much energy and passion to the game I wish you all the best and all of your family and friends I hope you are around for a long time 🙏❤💒
I’m a lifelong Lions fan but in the mid 80s we routed for the Chicago Bears and love those cast of characters! I was 20 years old when the Bears won the Super Bowl, I remember Dan Hampton Steve McMichael Richard Dent and the boys wreaking havoc on the lions and the rest of the NFL!
Prayers to Steve McMichael, and the fallen 85 bears…
I'm from a town called Highwood next to Lake Forest where the Bears training camp was is interacted with many of the players Walter Payton Steve McMichael and many many more to see two of my heroes die in this manner has been really disheartening
And Dave duerson and Todd bell gone way too soon. Our 85 bears team is leaving us way too soon, sucks.
Thank you for your service to our fair city ❤😢
Forever horsemen, forever a champion, forever a hall of famer. YOU can say that about both Steve McMichael and Ric Flair
Jarret look so much like dad God bless you dad. Would be so proud
I knew Steve from his College days . He was always a nice guy . Praying for Steve and his family .
Please give to the ALS Foundation. Ask anyone in a family that has experienced this horrific condition and you will know how horrible it really is. God Bless Steve, his family and his friends as well as any family going through this now.
Love you, Mongo. Stay strong and positive. All of us fans of yours are rooting for you and sending you and your family and friends all of our love, support, and strength.
Old G from Chicago southside, I know the feeling of losing a family member I don't have the words but I do know this you have to be strong it will past hard to say. Peace
I’m a Chiefs fan and an NFL fan. It’s hard to see a great player suffer so much from this. My principal passed away from ALS many years ago. Anyway, I pray for his family and the Bears organization.
God Bless Mongo-he visited the paralyzed veterans at Hines VA and brought a bunch of cheerleaders with him in the early 2000s. I was helping a patient there and got to talk to Steve. ALS is a horrible thing and I only wish him the best quality of life possible during his stay on the Earth.
Mongo.....you will never be forgotten!!! You have always put a smile on everyone’s face and we will never forget all the shenanigans. We will miss that part of you and will also miss the serious side. You are a good man. Prayers to you and your family. God bless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
He is so awsome My God heal him and give him peace along with his family and friend's. What a man. GOD BLESS
I met Mongo back in the day. Very cool and forthcoming. The one thing that I will always remember about that meeting was shaking his hand. His hand was like a catcher's mitt. Bigger than life. He wasn't pretentious he is down to earth and willing to go the extra mile. That was proven on the football field and at Ditka's restaurant the night I met him. God bless Steve" Mongo " McMichael.
Mongos Channel 5 show with Mark Giangreco was must see TV back in the day.
Get better Mongo! I will always be in your corner! You're still one of my favorite Bears!
Another reason I'm so proud to be a fan of "Da Bears"
All he needs is one touch from the Lord and he shall recover.
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Yeah that’s not reality. My most religious aunt who was literally the sweetest and devout human ever got cancer and died. Her last words were “but I was a good Christian” she believed till the end the lord would heal her. It’s wishful thinking
@@jasonrondeau9317 I can say for myself God is a healer.
Amen. If it's God's will he'll be healed in a second. But, we all are appointed to die. We don't understand God's perfect Will, but we accept it because we have faith in The Creator if we are saved. The unsaved are blind.
@@LT1HILLINGHOE True
What a shame, so full of life, I remember when he would show up on newscasts trashed with his wife.....and not for nothing but Ric Flair has had to bury so many friends throughout his life. Depressing.
If you live long enough, you reach a point in your life where you'll go to more funerals than weddings and christenings. It's just a fact of life. I'm at that point now. I see my childhood heroes and those I admired, male and female, fall one by one. Mongo McMichael will be one of them, as was Stephen Hawking, and so many others, whether they had this disease or not. It's damn depressing sometimes.
Get busy living, or get busy dieing.
+Chris L Flair buried his son David a few years ago, who tried to follow in his father's footsteps.
@@underwaterlevelz1947 No he didn't that's his oldest Son that wrestled in WCW David & he doesn't even talk to Ric anymore cuz a lot of these kids are trash with No respect. Cuz he was a failure & blames his Father Ric Flair for him sucking & not making it & using the Ric Flair was always working & never home SMH. Ric Flair Lost his youngest Son Reid who was the reason Ashley Charlotte Flair even became a Wrestler. And they together Triple H gave them a NXT contract well a PC deal but his Son kept failing Drug tests & Ric Flair just couldn't believe it even when Triple H Keith telling him the kid needing help 🆘 & Ric Flair blames himself cuz he was more his friend than his Father drinking partying with him than being a Father & dating Mother & Daughter's. And they WWE sent him to Rehab a shit load of times he would skip out & than after being in Japan Wrestling with Ric he had just came back & Ric went to go wake him up in his hotel room & found him Dead OD Heroin overdose.
Now that is sportsmanship!
I wish him comfort :'( You are so lucky/blessed to have such great friends.
I was only 2 when he & the Bears won the Super Bowl, so no memories of that era. But, by God, was Mongo fun to watch in WCW! I'm so glad to see "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, the Man who brought McMichael into the Four Horsemen, show support for him. :-)
Dam Steve loved watching U and all ur team mates play for years , U and the rest of the line were awesome , hats off to U brother , keep going brother , Jarrett, ur dad was my favorite player , still is to this day, sweetness was the greatest , love U brother
I saw Steve in person one day in 79 in Lake Jackson Tx. He came to pick up Kenneth McCune who lived next door to us and was the Longhorns TE. He drove up in a yellow Triumph TR7 . The man was so big we couldn’t see how he got out of the car. He towered over that small car . I wish I could have gotten a picture of both of them when they got in the car and left . I was only13 at the time and I wish I would have gotten his autograph before he turned pro.
Just lost an uncle to ALS..surprisingly he was diagnosed with it and told hed be lucky to live 3 to 5 years and that was 30 years ago..my heart goes out to the McMichael Family and anyone else dealing with this disease..I wouldnt wish this on my worse enemy..God Bless
Stephen Hawking had the same kind of fortunacy
My father died from ALS. Such a nasty, ugly disease. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Sending my love and prayers to Mongo and his family.
Prayers for Steve!
So sweet and beautiful thank you get better now 😊❤
Omg its seems fitting that the son of SWEETNESS is the one breaking the news. Getting a apple in my throat now .. God bless the Bears!!!
Did a security gig at a Fan show where Mongo was and we clowned around for some of the fans pretending I was putting him under arrest ala Barney Fife style. Great guy! Prayers go out for him...
To be able to see Jarrett Payton strong willed and still in the public eyes excelling in the media world is great to see. His Pa Pa is watching from the Bears heavens, and must be so proud 😉
Damn, I couldn't recognize him . It's not easy but he's a fighter. Get well soon Steve Mongo Mcmichael ( 4 horsemen )
Get well soon?!?! Jesus, read the fucking room.
ALS is a killer.
From the reporter to the report, this is what's great about team and sports.
Great seeing a legends son interview Mongo recently ....mmc has a champions spirit
My absolute idol when I was a teenager, him and Arnold Schwarzenegger. I was a sophomore in high school when the Bears won the Super Bowl, greatest year ever. Hang in there big guy we love you ♥️
To be a tough wrestler but also show your emotions like that is pretty moving.
Nobody should have to go through something like that.
“To be the man, you’ve got to beat the man”. Ric Flair is the man.
Lived next door to Steve at u t for a summer in an apartment in Austin. Super guy, lots of laughs, and just a regular guy to a couple of skinny little runts that lived next door.
Sorry you have to go through this. My prayers are with you.
There are many diseases that are cruel. ALS is by far one of the worst. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.
At least he played on the greatest Cinderella team ever! Hate that he's going through this, he was a beast. If only Buddy would have stuck around another year or two to try to repeat or three peat.
Horseman are always there 4 each other. I hope mongo gets better hes very tough. Life's tough but i know mongo will get up and keep moving forward. Hes a champ and a winner and a fighter.
Seeing Jarret working as the on site reporter brought back even more memories. My prayers are with you Mongo...
I lost my brother to ALS in October of 2020 and I know he suffered greatly.
Crazy !! That was one bad dude !! He was a beast !! So sorry to hear about his diagnosis!!!
Much respect fo Coach Ditka
Rick Flair losing it like that. What a good friend to Mongo.
Big, I liked it when he was perfect-plexed.
Best wrestler in the business. His daughter is a female version of him. Woooooooo 4 lufe
Sad to see mcmichael now.
He was a great football player.
Bless you Steve hang on in there man
My own Mother passed from this disease. I know what comes next for him and pray that he has a bit of life left to have.
The jacket matching the microphone cover is pure sweetness.
A Legend and a MANS MAN
Please get this man in the HOF this year🙏what a great friend Ric Flair is and all past teammates
He's there 🙏🏻
Get well soon Steve mango Micheal is one my all favorites wrestlers ogernal four horseman prayers for stave Mango Micheal at this time was good friend of Lawrence Tayler at wrestlemina 11
Praying for him
Respect from The Cuse Nation.