Wishing Dbacks CEO Derrick Hall Well in Fight With Prostate Cancer

When I heard the news today about Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall being diagnosed with prostate cancer, at first I was floored.  Hall is a class act who always takes time out for Dbacks fans and has been a great contributor to our community.  However as I learned more later, I discovered he found out in the early stages, which is great news!  Nevertheless, my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family in his fight.

It is a reminder for all men approaching or are over 40 to get checked themselves.  I can’t imagine getting the news, even if it was caught early.  Today, Hall, said he was “honored” to help spread the word on educating others in getting checked.

There is never a good time to get news like that, but you have to think it could really have come at a better time with the Dbacks getting ready to celebrate a National League West title.  The magic number is four games.  Here is what some others are saying on Twitter in their reactions to the news:

Thoughts and prayers are with @DHallDbacks and his family… Through Faith and Family anything is possible! @dbacks are in this with you!  – Jerrod Parker

@DHallDbacks Our families prayers are with you during this tough time. Team Saundo is cheering for you like you cheer for us every night! – Joe Saunders@DHallDbacks We all know that fighting and beating this disease is in part about attitude and inner strength. – Todd Walsh, Fox Sports Arizona

Just want to wish @DhallDbacks a speedy recovery and we’re all behind you in this fight! – Ryan Roberts

One last one, which probably impressed me the most:

The @SFGiants family sends our thoughts to @DHallDbacks for a strong and healthy recovery – San Francisco Giants

I couldn’ t have said any of that better.  I’ll repeat it.  Hall is a class act and today he once again showed why.