My first reaction was simular to Tim's post. Just wanted to post here and add my thoughts since I hadn't yet. When my Mom first told me it was shock. I mean Santo really didn't look very old, not old enough to die anyway. When I heard what it was I didn't even know he had Bladder Cancer. My first thought would have been Diabetes complications. Anyway, when you listen to someone almost every single day they almost become like a friend. Ron Santo was my best Cubs friend, I loved to listen to him talk as he watched the game with me. The first thing I'd do if there were some home runs or amazing highlights would be to look up Ron's reaction if I didn't listen to WGN radio for the game that day. I can't believe I'll never beable to hear Ron's emotional reactions to runs or great plays ever again. I mean I knew he had medical problems but I thought he atleast had another several years before they put him near the end. This was sudden, and I wasn't ready to let Ron go. And I am so sad I never got around to meeting Ron in person. God Dammit. I love you Ronnie, and I'm going to miss you, so much. :bye: