The great former Syracuse and Denver Broncos running back Floyd Little has entered hospice care after undergoing cancer treatments since the spring.
“Floyd’s courageous battle with a difficult disease (cancer) is now at a critical stage in his life,” former Syracuse teammate Pat Killorin wrote on Facebook Saturday night. “This is a time when a husband and wife must make important decisions regarding potential end of life decisions.”
Floyd Little, Syracuse legend, Hall of Fame RB, has entered hospice care, his friend, Patrick Killorin, writes in a poem. Little has stage 2 Neuroendocrine tumor (NET) cancer.
Killorin shares this asking for prayers, love and positive thoughts. "There's still hope." 🙏 pic.twitter.com/L2COTIyGOn
— Matthew Gutierrez (@MatthewGut21) November 22, 2020
Today we are going to talk about a new phase in Floyd’s journey…. hospice,” Killorin wrote. ” … In the many years I have had the honor to be a family caregiver for hospice, I have seen the mentral strain, tearful decision-making process, and frustration of two people in love asking the Lord to take their hand and guide them to make the right decision for their loved one. So much is discussed that is heartbreaking, however necessary for peace of mind. Hospice provides a chaplain to help hospice patients as they struggle through this process.”
He was the NFL rushing champion in 1971 (1,133 yards) and currently ranks second in team history in rushing attempts (1,641), yards (6,323), and touchdowns (43), behind fellow Hall of Famer Terrell Davis in all three categories.
A Gofundme called Friends of Floyd has been ongoing. You can click here if you wish to contribute.
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