Comments on: East Jessamine coach battles cancer, brings joy

By: Bruce Blanton

Bruce Blanton — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:33:14 +0000

For a high school basketball coach who loves working with student athletes and lost my dad to cancer in Sept. of 2008, and just this past Friday lost a co-worker to cancer who was a former player at Trimble Co. Cancer is a terrible thing and I see first hand how it effects students and families who lose loved ones to this dreaded disease. Coaches vs. Cancer and the Jimmy V. foundation are great for this battle. I keep The Lady Jags and Coach Sallees family in my prayers.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:32:09 +0000

I did not have the honor of meeting Coach Sallee, but I’ve heard so much about him that I feel like I’ve known him for years! His story has really inspired me and I will never forget him as long as I live! He has made such a difference in so many lives and fufilled the purpose God gave him! He was a great man! I love you Coach Sallee! My prayers go out to his family and our lady jags!

By: Raven Warren

Raven Warren — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:49:19 +0000

When i had coach Sallee there wasnt a day in his class that he didnt make each and everyone of his students feel unstoppable, that we were on top of the world. We all loved him with everything.. I know that his home at East Jessamine High will always be there. Mine as well as many others prayers go out to Coach Sallee’s family and his Lady Jags.

By: Alison Adams

Alison Adams — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:36:05 +0000

I had coach sallee as a teacher and there is no doubt that he is a wonderful man, he teaches all his students and team so much more than fitness or basketball, he truly is an AMAZING man and will be in my prayers.

By: Eric Harteis

Eric Harteis — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:11:38 +0000

Coach Sallee…There is not enough kind words to describe how much of a wonderful person he truly is. Like everyone else has said, you are very lucky to know him. He is one of the greatest people that I have ever met. He is so strong. We can hope that he defeats this and lives on. YOU ARE TRULY ON EVERYONE’S MINDS AND IN THEIR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
WE LOVE YOU COACH SALLEE!!

By: Emma Norris

Emma Norris — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:45:14 +0000

Coach Sallee or as I called him all through out high school, “ralphy” wasmy gym teacher my sophmore year and he is not only an outstanding teacher, he is an outstanding person! He is one heck of a man! And anyone that just happens to cross his path is a lucky individual! Your in my thoughts and prayers!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:10:49 +0000

Coach Ralph Sallee is what it is all about! I have played against and for Coach Sallee and I would never want to do either with anybody else! I love this man very much as do all of his former and current players and friends! I know personally that I will never in a million years forget the time I have spent with him or his family! You could never ask for a better person to know!!! I love you Coach!

By: carolyn chatfield

carolyn chatfield — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:03:37 +0000

We have known Pastor Ralph for many years. My children would call him Jesus when we went to church. We would all get a good laugh from this. Jake and Sophia have always had a special place in their hearts for him since he was their first Pastor. When my daughter was born she had some problems and she was at Shrines Hospital. Pastor Ralph took time form his busy life to stop by and pray with us as will to set and visit. I was having a hard time and he always had a kind word for us. We have NEVER forgotten this. He would always ask me how my husband Jim was doing after we were told he had cancer. He was true to his word that he always prayed for us. We have kept him in our prays and we love him very much. Pastor Ralph you are always in our hearts and our prays. We could never say thank you enough but we will continue to say it and that we love you and your family. Jim, Carolyn, Jake and Sophia

By: Devann Poe

Devann Poe — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:58:01 +0000

I played under Coach Sallee and I absolutely loved it. I miss him so much. He is a great coach, friend, and person overall. I love and miss you, Coach.

By: Rebekah Nipp

Rebekah Nipp — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:48:49 +0000

I love Coach Sallee,
He has had a tremedous affect on my life, and i loved having him for a teacher
and an FCA sponsor, he is a wonderful guy and i am blessed to know him