(10-06-2015 08:41 PM)T-Dog Wrote:  

That's tough to watch. Don't know how those kids played the other night 3 hours after finding out the news.

(10-05-2015 07:40 PM)SOT1977 Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:33 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  Has there been any info released on what happened to him?

I guess only an autopsy can tell us what happened. He had knee surgery earlier in the season/fall practice and was taking a medical redshirt. He was a Christian, 6-5, 233, with a strong arm and had the future in front of him. He came to ULM in January (LSU had talked to him) and everyone on the team liked him.

I'd really like to know what caused a healthy athlete of 20 to just die.

I really hate reading about things like this. Prayers continue to be with his family, friends and teammates.

(10-06-2015 08:46 AM)Arrowhead Wrote:  His sister posted this on Facebook. What a strong, faithful, inspiring young woman. We can all learn from her.



When I rewind the hours to yesterday morning when I found my Quarterback & realized what no big sister wants to ever find, my heart is overwhelmed. The pain my family is experiencing and going to experience at the loss of such a great, sweet, and humble brother, will never truly go away until we are all reunited at the gates of Heaven.
When I found Daniel yesterday morning, all I could do was fall on my knees. It seemed like the only place I could be. That moment I felt the presence of God surround my entire being and the entire room "& the peace that surpasses all understanding" truly came upon me and all I could do was worship the God who gave me the opportunity to be love and be cared for by my brother.
For years I have looked up to my younger brother. All 3 of us have. Daniel was truly a man of great faith, great integrity, great love, and kindness. Not a single person he met had a bad impression or disliked him in anyway. He affected everyone positively, & what a better legacy for him to leave than to be so very loved by everyone he's met. All the former teammates, all the coaches and parents and teachers, and all the children he'd toss the ball too and encourage when they'd say "I want to be like you."
God, my heart is in pieces. I don't know how I'll ever be okay at the loss of one of the 3 greatest treasures you've given me to be a sister too. But Lord I thank you that when I found him yesterday morning, & after calling my family and 911 and realizing nothing could be done to save my sweet Danny, that when I looked at his face he didn't have his normal sleep face he had the biggest grin. In fact it was the grin he had right before his famous giggle, & at first I thought he was messing with me bc of it. Lord when I saw that grin I started laughing bc I know why he's grinning! I know my brother was welcomed home! And I know my brother, God, & I know he is just waiting there and waiting for this family he so dearly loved.
God, I ask that Daniels legacy not be put to waste, and that you will strengthen my family and I in these following painful days and remind us of his life rather than the pain of losing him. God, this whole thing seems like the worst dream I've ever experienced but Lord YOU ARE SO GOOD YOU ARE SO GOOD! God I praise you for being not only what Daniel lived for but what I and my family live for. The overwhelmingly love from you even in this tragedy is something that gives us hope, peace, & even joy, which are things We'd never thought We'd experience.
Thank you everyone for the many texts, messages, tweets, fp posts, and instagrams. Believe me, we saw and read everyone and while none of us could really say much more than "thank you", the legacy that Daniel left brought each of us a sense of happiness bc he was and awesome man.
Please know that God is still good, God is so real, & God is here for each one of you if you choose to make that decision. Daniel led a life of selflessness. Not once did he talk about being Number 1 in the Nation, winning awards for football or any other sport, or anything about himself, rather he'd brag on David, Malachi, Me, and Mom and Dad for anything and everything we did, big or small. In fact the whole last day I got to spend with him all he did was talk about how proud he was of his little brothers, rather than anything about the greatness he truly was as a "Finely tuned athletic machine". Daniel played football because he loved it, but Daniel truly understood that there was more than life than throwing a ball. Instead, there were two little brothers that were looking up to him, and a sister who wanted nothing more than to be as cool and kind as him.
Daniel it hurts to breathe, but I know my Redeemer lives and I know that soon I will see you. And even though it may hurt now and every day after, I know that all of that pain will be worth it when I get to see you again. Thank you Dan, for the mark and leadership you left on me and your two younger brothers who want nothing more than to be just like you, and for the fact that you've been our best friend for the past 20 years. Forever I will miss you, but blaming God is something that I can not fathom. Why would I blame the creator that allowed me to meet one of the greatest human beings, and not only meet him but grow up and know him?
I thank you Lord, because I knew Daniel Fitzwater. I thank you Lord for letting me be his big sister for 20 years. And I thank you Lord for the two younger men that I still have to hug and hold on too. Thank you Lord for my parents for raising such strong men of God, Father, & thank you for making me a Fitzwater.
Daniel wanted us to take a picture the night before. Thank you Lord for letting us all be together one last time, forever I will treasure these moments.

Beautiful and brilliant. Godspeed to this young man.

(10-06-2015 08:46 AM)Arrowhead Wrote:  His sister posted this on Facebook. What a strong, faithful, inspiring young woman. We can all learn from her.



When I rewind the hours to yesterday morning when I found my Quarterback & realized what no big sister wants to ever find, my heart is overwhelmed. The pain my family is experiencing and going to experience at the loss of such a great, sweet, and humble brother, will never truly go away until we are all reunited at the gates of Heaven.
When I found Daniel yesterday morning, all I could do was fall on my knees. It seemed like the only place I could be. That moment I felt the presence of God surround my entire being and the entire room "& the peace that surpasses all understanding" truly came upon me and all I could do was worship the God who gave me the opportunity to be love and be cared for by my brother.
For years I have looked up to my younger brother. All 3 of us have. Daniel was truly a man of great faith, great integrity, great love, and kindness. Not a single person he met had a bad impression or disliked him in anyway. He affected everyone positively, & what a better legacy for him to leave than to be so very loved by everyone he's met. All the former teammates, all the coaches and parents and teachers, and all the children he'd toss the ball too and encourage when they'd say "I want to be like you."
God, my heart is in pieces. I don't know how I'll ever be okay at the loss of one of the 3 greatest treasures you've given me to be a sister too. But Lord I thank you that when I found him yesterday morning, & after calling my family and 911 and realizing nothing could be done to save my sweet Danny, that when I looked at his face he didn't have his normal sleep face he had the biggest grin. In fact it was the grin he had right before his famous giggle, & at first I thought he was messing with me bc of it. Lord when I saw that grin I started laughing bc I know why he's grinning! I know my brother was welcomed home! And I know my brother, God, & I know he is just waiting there and waiting for this family he so dearly loved.
God, I ask that Daniels legacy not be put to waste, and that you will strengthen my family and I in these following painful days and remind us of his life rather than the pain of losing him. God, this whole thing seems like the worst dream I've ever experienced but Lord YOU ARE SO GOOD YOU ARE SO GOOD! God I praise you for being not only what Daniel lived for but what I and my family live for. The overwhelmingly love from you even in this tragedy is something that gives us hope, peace, & even joy, which are things We'd never thought We'd experience.
Thank you everyone for the many texts, messages, tweets, fp posts, and instagrams. Believe me, we saw and read everyone and while none of us could really say much more than "thank you", the legacy that Daniel left brought each of us a sense of happiness bc he was and awesome man.
Please know that God is still good, God is so real, & God is here for each one of you if you choose to make that decision. Daniel led a life of selflessness. Not once did he talk about being Number 1 in the Nation, winning awards for football or any other sport, or anything about himself, rather he'd brag on David, Malachi, Me, and Mom and Dad for anything and everything we did, big or small. In fact the whole last day I got to spend with him all he did was talk about how proud he was of his little brothers, rather than anything about the greatness he truly was as a "Finely tuned athletic machine". Daniel played football because he loved it, but Daniel truly understood that there was more than life than throwing a ball. Instead, there were two little brothers that were looking up to him, and a sister who wanted nothing more than to be as cool and kind as him.
Daniel it hurts to breathe, but I know my Redeemer lives and I know that soon I will see you. And even though it may hurt now and every day after, I know that all of that pain will be worth it when I get to see you again. Thank you Dan, for the mark and leadership you left on me and your two younger brothers who want nothing more than to be just like you, and for the fact that you've been our best friend for the past 20 years. Forever I will miss you, but blaming God is something that I can not fathom. Why would I blame the creator that allowed me to meet one of the greatest human beings, and not only meet him but grow up and know him?
I thank you Lord, because I knew Daniel Fitzwater. I thank you Lord for letting me be his big sister for 20 years. And I thank you Lord for the two younger men that I still have to hug and hold on too. Thank you Lord for my parents for raising such strong men of God, Father, & thank you for making me a Fitzwater.
Daniel wanted us to take a picture the night before. Thank you Lord for letting us all be together one last time, forever I will treasure these moments.

Thank you for posting this. Her strength in troubled times is admirable.

(10-07-2015 07:41 AM)Eagles Cliff Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:40 PM)SOT1977 Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:33 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  Has there been any info released on what happened to him?

I guess only an autopsy can tell us what happened. He had knee surgery earlier in the season/fall practice and was taking a medical redshirt. He was a Christian, 6-5, 233, with a strong arm and had the future in front of him. He came to ULM in January (LSU had talked to him) and everyone on the team liked him.

I'd really like to know what caused a healthy athlete of 20 to just die.

I bet he wasn't as healthy as we might think.

(10-07-2015 07:26 PM)OsageJ Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 07:41 AM)Eagles Cliff Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:40 PM)SOT1977 Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:33 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  Has there been any info released on what happened to him?

I guess only an autopsy can tell us what happened. He had knee surgery earlier in the season/fall practice and was taking a medical redshirt. He was a Christian, 6-5, 233, with a strong arm and had the future in front of him. He came to ULM in January (LSU had talked to him) and everyone on the team liked him.

I'd really like to know what caused a healthy athlete of 20 to just die.

I bet he wasn't as healthy as we might think.

Events do suggest possibilities. Like you're post suggest that you say dumb things often.

I would assume some form of blood clot/aneurysm, pulmonary embolism* or similar.

That's what happened to my brother*. Ambulance was at his house in under 3 minutes from when my SIL called but he was already gone.

(10-07-2015 08:13 PM)CatMom Wrote:  I would assume some form of blood clot/aneurysm, pulmonary embolism* or similar.

That's what happened to my brother*. Ambulance was at his house in under 3 minutes from when my SIL called but he was already gone.

The recent surgery would make the embolism or blood clotting more likely.

(10-07-2015 08:28 PM)Oldyeller Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 08:13 PM)CatMom Wrote:  I would assume some form of blood clot/aneurysm, pulmonary embolism* or similar.

That's what happened to my brother*. Ambulance was at his house in under 3 minutes from when my SIL called but he was already gone.

The recent surgery would make the embolism or blood clotting more likely.

I'm guessing related to recent surgery too. I still can't imagine sending the players on the field in tears. Hats off too those young men for playing the game. He and redshirt freshman starting QB, Garret Smith, were very close.

(10-07-2015 08:08 PM)Oldyeller Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 07:26 PM)OsageJ Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 07:41 AM)Eagles Cliff Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:40 PM)SOT1977 Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:33 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  Has there been any info released on what happened to him?

I guess only an autopsy can tell us what happened. He had knee surgery earlier in the season/fall practice and was taking a medical redshirt. He was a Christian, 6-5, 233, with a strong arm and had the future in front of him. He came to ULM in January (LSU had talked to him) and everyone on the team liked him.

I'd really like to know what caused a healthy athlete of 20 to just die.

I bet he wasn't as healthy as we might think.

Events do suggest possibilities. Like you're post suggest that you say dumb things often.

To be honest calling someone healthy who died is the post I disagree with. After we find out what happened it could be truer than it looks. As for posting dumb things is this the thread that should be said...oh wait GS fan. Never mind.

(10-08-2015 10:33 AM)OsageJ Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 08:08 PM)Oldyeller Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 07:26 PM)OsageJ Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 07:41 AM)Eagles Cliff Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:40 PM)SOT1977 Wrote:  I guess only an autopsy can tell us what happened. He had knee surgery earlier in the season/fall practice and was taking a medical redshirt. He was a Christian, 6-5, 233, with a strong arm and had the future in front of him. He came to ULM in January (LSU had talked to him) and everyone on the team liked him.

I'd really like to know what caused a healthy athlete of 20 to just die.

I bet he wasn't as healthy as we might think.

Events do suggest possibilities. Like you're post suggest that you say dumb things often.

To be honest calling someone healthy who died is the post I disagree with. After we find out what happened it could be truer than it looks. As for posting dumb things is this the thread that should be said...oh wait GS fan. Never mind.

You seem to have taken offense a mere suggestion.

(10-08-2015 10:33 AM)OsageJ Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 08:08 PM)Oldyeller Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 07:26 PM)OsageJ Wrote:  

(10-07-2015 07:41 AM)Eagles Cliff Wrote:  

(10-05-2015 07:40 PM)SOT1977 Wrote:  I guess only an autopsy can tell us what happened. He had knee surgery earlier in the season/fall practice and was taking a medical redshirt. He was a Christian, 6-5, 233, with a strong arm and had the future in front of him. He came to ULM in January (LSU had talked to him) and everyone on the team liked him.

I'd really like to know what caused a healthy athlete of 20 to just die.

I bet he wasn't as healthy as we might think.

Events do suggest possibilities. Like you're post suggest that you say dumb things often.

To be honest calling someone healthy who died is the post I disagree with. After we find out what happened it could be truer than it looks. As for posting dumb things is this the thread that should be said...oh wait GS fan. Never mind.

well most would probably consider a college football player healthy, especially a kid who was supposed to compete for a starting qb position.

But you trying to crack on a poster for assuming he was healthy is pretty hypocritical when you are assuming something you know nothing about either.

This is one of those instances where you should just keep your mouth shut.