: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:34 am  

RIP to the young lad, thoughts for family, friends and close ones. It brought a chill to my bone, so I can't begin to understand what they are going through at all.

Sad day.

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:43 am  

My daughter asked me last year if anyone had died playing the game. The only one (professional) that sprung to mind was Chris Sanderson - playing for Leeds at Salford in May 1977 - the week before we played Widnes in the Wembley Final. I cant recall any since Chris Sanderson.

I am old enough to remember that vividly and the tears that followed when the news broke. There was a lump in my throat last night when I heard about Leon on the nine o'clock news.

I stopped at the services on the M6 last night and there were three Wakey fans sat there - still stunned - no words were needed - their grief is shared by all in the "family"

My sincere condolences to Leon's family, his team mates and the Wakefield club in yet another dark day in their history. To lose one player was tragic but two is - uncomprehensable. Not forgetting the loss of former players in recent months Don Fox, Ken Hurst and David Topliss - as I said very sad times at Wakey. You really wouldnt wish this on anyone.

God bless you Leon

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:18 am  

It has been over 30 years since someone died on the field of play - a truly horrowing accident.

One can only imagine what his family are going through today.

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:18 am  

Not much to add.
Just wanted to say that my thoughts go out to his friends and family.

Leon Walker : Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:22 am  

Deepest sympathies to his family. Such a terrible thing to happen at such a young age.

R.I.P Leon x

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:52 am  

R.I.P Leon

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:04 am  

totally gutted for the lad, his friends and family and all at the wakey club!!

its a stark reminder of how brave all the lads are that pull on a shirt and how tough the sport is.

RIP

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:12 am  

I was stunned when I heard the news, but I've since found out that Leon was the same age as my cousin, and attended the same high school. That really hit home as to how young he was.

RIP Leon

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:50 pm  

I've tried my best to live by 'Everything happens for a reason' motto, but i'm finding it really hard to understand what the reason is behind this. He was a year younger than me and was playing the game he loves and it's really hit hard.

RIP Leon and thoughts for his family and friends at what is sure to be the most difficult of times.

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:30 pm  

I'm really shocked and saddened. RIP Leon.