He arrived at practice smiling — joking with teammates, talking about next season’s hopes, full of the light that made others want to be near him. Moments later, everything changed. After mentioning a strange pain that had been growing, he was gently led off the field. What began as concern turned quickly to fear. Paramedics moved swiftly, doctors searched for answers, and a family waited in unbearable stillness for news that could not undo what had already been written. Continue reading…
