‘Now he is engaged in a battle for his own life. The Hall of Famer has fans and friends from his football career who are pulling for him. He also has fans who see him as a good man who has embraced this community and been one of its finest ambassadors. He has walked among us, greeting all and cheerfully signing autographs. He has become one of us, one of the finest among us. Our prayers are with Jim and Jill Kelly, their daughters and other family members.’