Prayers........

[this-one-time-at-bandcamp]

.....for a positive outcome for Philip Hughes, who was struck by a cricket ball in a match.

[myoclon1cjerk]

Very sad news.There are a lot of very distraught cricketers,particularly in N.S.W. and S.A. R.I.P Phil Hughes. 😞

[tasfleur]

[nicnacs_4u]

R.I.P

Very tragic dying whilst playing a sport you loved

[lionrose.7]

Just saw it on NZ News

Rip, XXX to his family

[julie-in-oz2]

Oh no. How terribly sad.

RIP Phillip

[debra9275]

Such a tragic accident.

[serendipityricho]

A sad day for Australian cricket----his family -team mates and friends.

RIP Phil.................Richo.

[channys_mum]

RIP Mr Hughes

[bushies.girl]

So very sad for all concerned .... RIP

[viewmont1071]

His mothers and fathers family both live and love sport.

Both extended families are long time Macksville locals.

His family home adjoins a turf cricket pitch at Macksville.

There was silence and tears in "Bonsers" (the Nambucca Hotel Macksville) during happy hour hour at news time this

afternoon.

Likewise across the road at the RSL where his bats and gear hang in honour and where the normally raucous

atmosphere was tonight subdued and overtaken by a respectful stunned  silence.

His uncles, paternal and maternal have all played, loved and excelled at cricket. His aunts cheered and supported

(and sometimes played as well)

Much of his extended family still lives locally.

His achievements and guidance have helped nurture and eventually skyrocket participation levels in junior sport and

especially cricket  in the area.

Phillip's life achievements were inspirational to say the least.

It was an honour to know him, watch him grow and mature then finally see him achieve his goal of representing

Australia.

He was an extremely humble, giving human being and like his father Phillip was truly a gentleman's gentleman.

That the game he loved finally took his life is a cruel irony that  defies comprehension

His legacy will live forever in our hearts and minds.  RIP