When tragedy strikes unexpectedly, most people can barely speak. But Catalina did something extraordinary. Just five days after losing the love of her life, she found the courage to address the public. In a statement filled with heartbreak and gratitude, she wrote:
Not just for herself. But for the child growing inside her — a baby who will never get to see their father smile, hear his voice, or feel his arms around them. She wrote: “Every photo helps me hold onto a piece of him and the beautiful impact he had on all of us.” It is impossible to imagine the strength it took to write those words while carrying his child. But Catalina did it.
The Cowboys Promise to Stand by Catalina and the Baby
The Dallas Cowboys organization, shaken by the tragedy, stepped forward with their own emotional response. During a press conference filled with tears and long pauses, head coach Brian Schottenheimer made a vow that immediately went viral: “She’s pregnant. We want to make sure she and the baby are taken care of for the rest of their lives.”
This was not a symbolic gesture. It was a real, heartfelt commitment. In the days that followed, the Cowboys created the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund, designed to support Catalina and her child financially — not just now, but as they grow, as they live, and as they carry Marshawn’s legacy into the future.
Teammates expressed their love for Marshawn, remembering his humor, his positivity, and his ability to lift spirits even on the hardest days. Many said they planned to be uncles to the baby, making sure the child always knew how loved and admired their father was.
