Emmanuel Sanders Announces Passing Of His Mother

It’s important to me that everyone know I didn’t write this in hopes to getting traffic to the site. I wrote it because I know SteelerNation is a huge, extended family, and I hoped we could collectively show one of the younger members we care about them as people, not just as athletes and performers.

That theme has gone around the site recently, and I want to ask all of you to show Sanders and his family the kind of support fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers will give its players.

Drop him a line on Facebook or Twitter, let him know we’re behind him during a horribly difficult time. Whether the Steelers win or lose Sunday, whether Sanders plays or not, we should always remember the bigger picture, and do our part to help those in our communities.

Hope the guy is doing alright.

My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.

My sympathies are to you and family. Rest in peace Momma Sanders

It’s so hard to lose a mom. I lost mine almost two years ago this month. My prayers are for your family’s peace and comfort. God bless.

It is always painful to those left behind but always bear in mind that she will always be watching over you and will always be with you if you keep her in your heart.

As most people ultimately will, I’ve had some experience with losing parents, and I know that nothing can completely fill the void that losing a parent creates. Kind words, thoughts, and prayers can serve to remind you that you’re not alone in your grief — and I offer those now — but you may need to take some time to sort through and make sense of the feelings of mourning, loss, confusion, perhaps anger, and whatever other emotions your mother’s passing stirs up. Cherish the memories you have of your mother, reminisce about her with loved ones, let flow the tears (and the laughter about the good times, for surely that will come), and please take some comfort, solace, and support in the knowledge that so many people, including strangers like me, are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. It’s a cliche, but only because it’s true: Time will help you heal. Whether you choose to spend that time with your teammates or you decide that you need to concentrate on your family for a little while, please rest assured that the pain will begin to subside over the coming weeks and months, and one day, your happy memories of your mother will outweigh the sadness you feel now. May your mother rest in peace.