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[fuelfrog]

Wes & Scott,

You have forever bonded the Horned Frog fan base. It blows my mind to think that KFC was born back in ‘97, when internet was in 56k.

The impact you both cemented can not be put in to words. Your leadership helped foster in one of (if not the most) respectable CFB/Athletics Forum in the Nation.

In 2012 I was a long time lurker on KFC. I wanted to make sure that my first several posts were perfect.

What I didn’t understand then, I understand now; perfection is an illusion.

You liked my first comment and provided me with some encouraging banter as a young alumni back in ‘15 (believe I first posted prior to the Alamo Bowl).

It’s days/nights like these that you, Scott and everyone else will never be forgotten.

Thank you for everything, thank you for the foundation you laid and All Glory to the HypnoWesScott

 

[tcudoc]

Wishing well the family and friends of all of those kfc alum who have passed. it has been almost a year since the last post in this thread. I am thankful for the kfc friends here who always make me feel welcome and are gracious to laugh at my feeble attempts at humor. I am very grateful that Scott, Wes, Sean, Ryann, Topfrog, and others who either helped start this community or who keep it going all of these years despite the loss of two of the founders. Thanks for allowing me to spend time in the community that you all created and maintain.

 

[NavSupFrog]

Hey everyone, don't know why but just felt compelled to post here. I never met Wes or Scott unfortunately but both have been heavy on my heart the last few weeks, as well as froglaw and his family. I will unfortunately probably never get the opportunities to meet most of yall but I want you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Looking g forward to getting back to the states in the next 9 months and catching some football and baseball games.

 

[HornedFrogAz]

I was just thinking about Wes, and wanted to check this thread for the first time in a while. Like many of us here, I was not fortunate enough to meet Wes in person & share what was unanimously agreed to be magnificent company. Yet through this place his radiant spirit, enjoyable words, and decency shined through. I remember seeing this post go up & before clicking it knew what it would entail (since he made sure to keep us all apprised of how he was doing). Yet it still hit me hard, like losing a good friend or family member.

Shortly after Heaven became that much brighter through his arrival, I had an interesting occurence while browsing music on youtube. I was listening to "The Parting Glass" a traditional Celtic ballad (dating back to the late 18/early 19th century) and specifically the version sung by Shaun Davey for the beautiful little Irish film from 1998, Waking Ned Devine. As an aside, any here that haven't seen it should. It's a wonderful family friendly movie.

I'm not too keen on pouring over youtube comments but for some reason (probably Divinely inspired) I started reading a chain of comments from a man who was in the end stage of his fight with cancer. As I'm going through.... I couldn't believe what I saw. A comment from Wes Phelan a couple years earlier (a few years before the five years ago when I saw it) saying how he wanted it played at his funeral. The message (sadly seems to be purged now thanks to youtube & their wretched/incosistent 1984-esque moderation) was relatively short but it was immediately clear to me it was our Wes. It was quite a thing to come across in the wilds of cyberspace, and how I wish I could've had a similarly serendipitous meeting with him before his journey to eternity. While his comment isn't there anymore, mine is and I was able to find it in the long chain (that included others who obviously knew Wes). Given we near the date he departed, I wanted to share my comment & the beautiful song we both loved:

'What a beautiful gift this message and thread was to read. Not only from Jay Mark, who I'm sure is in the afterlife enjoying a bit of the best Irish whiskey there is, but to also see Wes Phelan had posted to this message...how small the world really is. Wes was a wonderful man and loved TCU Football like I do. He too lost his battle, as we all eventually will...but what a great pleasure it was to know him in the little way that I did...and to see the wonderful words of Wes and Jay left here for us to contemplate until we join them. So today, I fill the parting glass with this wonderful song playing: Sláinte Jay, Sláinte Patti, and Sláinte Wes. Godspeed to you all!'

 

[Ryann Zeller]

I was just thinking about Wes, and wanted to check this thread for the first time in a while. Like many of us here, I was not fortunate enough to meet Wes in person & share what was unanimously agreed to be magnificent company. Yet through this place his radiant spirit, enjoyable words, and decency shined through. I remember seeing this post go up & before clicking it knew what it would entail (since he made sure to keep us all apprised of how he was doing). Yet it still hit me hard, like losing a good friend or family member.

Shortly after Heaven became that much brighter through his arrival, I had an interesting occurence while browsing music on youtube. I was listening to "The Parting Glass" a traditional Celtic ballad (dating back to the late 18/early 19th century) and specifically the version sung by Shaun Davey for the beautiful little Irish film from 1998, Waking Ned Devine. As an aside, any here that haven't seen it should. It's a wonderful family friendly movie.

I'm not too keen on pouring over youtube comments but for some reason (probably Divinely inspired) I started reading a chain of comments from a man who was in the end stage of his fight with cancer. As I'm going through.... I couldn't believe what I saw. A comment from Wes Phelan a couple years earlier (a few years before the five years ago when I saw it) saying how he wanted it played at his funeral. The message (sadly seems to be purged now thanks to youtube & their wretched/incosistent 1984-esque moderation) was relatively short but it was immediately clear to me it was our Wes. It was quite a thing to come across in the wilds of cyberspace, and how I wish I could've had a similarly serendipitous meeting with him before his journey to eternity. While his comment isn't there anymore, mine is and I was able to find it in the long chain (that included others who obviously knew Wes). Given we near the date he departed, I wanted to share my comment & the beautiful song we both loved:

'What a beautiful gift this message and thread was to read. Not only from Jay Mark, who I'm sure is in the afterlife enjoying a bit of the best Irish whiskey there is, but to also see Wes Phelan had posted to this message...how small the world really is. Wes was a wonderful man and loved TCU Football like I do. He too lost his battle, as we all eventually will...but what a great pleasure it was to know him in the little way that I did...and to see the wonderful words of Wes and Jay left here for us to contemplate until we join them. So today, I fill the parting glass with this wonderful song playing: Sláinte Jay, Sláinte Patti, and Sláinte Wes. Godspeed to you all!'

HornedFrogAZ, thank you for your heartfelt words. Wes would have truly loved meeting you — he had a way of instantly connecting with people who shared his heart for the Frog Family.

I’m so sorry you’re fighting this battle right now. Especially during the holidays, it can feel heavier.

Keep sharing your thoughts, your memories, and your voice here. This community will hold them — and you — close. We’ll continue your story right alongside you.

 

[HornedFrogAz]

HornedFrogAZ, thank you for your heartfelt words. Wes would have truly loved meeting you — he had a way of instantly connecting with people who shared his heart for the Frog Family.

I’m so sorry you’re fighting this battle right now. Especially during the holidays, it can feel heavier.

Keep sharing your thoughts, your memories, and your voice here. This community will hold them — and you — close. We’ll continue your story right alongside you.

Thank you for this lovely sentiment, Ryann. And for the mighty job you've done in carrying on their legacy.

Just to be clear, I'm not ailing. It has been a rather rough year for me & my kin with personal tragedy, but that is something we can expect out of life; the other side of the beauty, poignancy, and warmth we are blessed with.

I surely will continue sharing, joyously. I'm very grateful for my Frog family and for this wonderful place.

 

[Palliative Care]

I was just thinking about Wes, and wanted to check this thread for the first time in a while. Like many of us here, I was not fortunate enough to meet Wes in person & share what was unanimously agreed to be magnificent company. Yet through this place his radiant spirit, enjoyable words, and decency shined through. I remember seeing this post go up & before clicking it knew what it would entail (since he made sure to keep us all apprised of how he was doing). Yet it still hit me hard, like losing a good friend or family member.

Shortly after Heaven became that much brighter through his arrival, I had an interesting occurence while browsing music on youtube. I was listening to "The Parting Glass" a traditional Celtic ballad (dating back to the late 18/early 19th century) and specifically the version sung by Shaun Davey for the beautiful little Irish film from 1998, Waking Ned Devine. As an aside, any here that haven't seen it should. It's a wonderful family friendly movie.

I'm not too keen on pouring over youtube comments but for some reason (probably Divinely inspired) I started reading a chain of comments from a man who was in the end stage of his fight with cancer. As I'm going through.... I couldn't believe what I saw. A comment from Wes Phelan a couple years earlier (a few years before the five years ago when I saw it) saying how he wanted it played at his funeral. The message (sadly seems to be purged now thanks to youtube & their wretched/incosistent 1984-esque moderation) was relatively short but it was immediately clear to me it was our Wes. It was quite a thing to come across in the wilds of cyberspace, and how I wish I could've had a similarly serendipitous meeting with him before his journey to eternity. While his comment isn't there anymore, mine is and I was able to find it in the long chain (that included others who obviously knew Wes). Given we near the date he departed, I wanted to share my comment & the beautiful song we both loved:

'What a beautiful gift this message and thread was to read. Not only from Jay Mark, who I'm sure is in the afterlife enjoying a bit of the best Irish whiskey there is, but to also see Wes Phelan had posted to this message...how small the world really is. Wes was a wonderful man and loved TCU Football like I do. He too lost his battle, as we all eventually will...but what a great pleasure it was to know him in the little way that I did...and to see the wonderful words of Wes and Jay left here for us to contemplate until we join them. So today, I fill the parting glass with this wonderful song playing: Sláinte Jay, Sláinte Patti, and Sláinte Wes. Godspeed to you all!'

Every moment in life is precious. Every soul we meet is special. We spend too much time not appreciating the value of time well spent. Peace and shared love is all that matters. Living long does not match living well. May all life’s happiness find you and keep you.

 

[TxFrog1999]

I really miss these guys a lot this time of year.

 

[ShadowFrog]

I really miss these guys a lot this time of year.

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Raise a couple of KFC shot glasses today.

 

[tcudoc]

Raise a couple of KFC shot glasses today.

Cheers!!!