Prayers for the Fort Campbell Football family

[The Scribe]

Tim Williams, a junior lineman on the Fort Campbell football team, collapsed after practice Tuesday and died today in Nashville, where he was hospitalized.

 

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Tim's father Bill was stationed in Afghanistan for most of last season, although he did get to see Tim play a couple of games when he was in on leave. I got to meet Bill before one of those games. I can say I have not met many fathers who were more proud of the accomplishments of their son than Bill was. Anyone who reads the football forum knows this and knows Bill was looking forward to seeing his son play his senior season after returning home recently from Afghanistan.

 

The uncertianty of death is something that always shadows military families during a time of war/deployment. Players at Fort Campbell and Fort Knox know this and live this daily. All-State linebacker Josh Carter lost his father last summer in a helicopter crash. A former player was killed in action early last year. However, you don't expect this uncertianty to strike the children of soldiers.

 

The Fort Campbell football family is just that...family. From the coaches to the parents, managers, cheerleaders, administrators, etc.

 

Our prayers go out to the Williams family and the Fort Campbell football family. Bill, may God be with all of you and your family.

Edited July 30, 2009 by The Scribe

[Commander 25]

Tim Williams, a senior lineman on the Fort Campbell football team, collapsed after practice Tuesday and died today in Nashville, where he was hospitalized.

 

STORY LINK

 

Tim's father Bill was stationed in Afghanistan for most of last season, although he did get to see Tim play a couple of games when he was in on leave. I got to meet Bill before one of those games. I can say I have not met many fathers who were more proud of the accomplishments of their son than Bill was. Anyone who reads the football forum knows this and knows Bill was looking forward to seeing his son play his senior season after returning home recently from Afghanistan.

 

The uncertianty of death is something that always shadows military families during a time of war/deployment. Players at Fort Campbell and Fort Knox know this and live this daily. All-State linebacker Josh Carter lost his father last summer in a helicopter crash. A former player was killed in action early last year. However, you don't expect this uncertianty to strike the children of soldiers.

 

The Fort Campbell football family is just that...family. From the coaches to the parents, managers, cheerleaders, administrators, etc.

 

Our prayers go out to the Williams family and the Fort Campbell football family. Bill, may God be with all of you and your family.

 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and teamates from here in Bell County.

[Flotsam]

I'm so sorry to hear of this tragedy. Thoughts and prayers from northern Kentucky.

[gold sunrise]

Tragic news. From Clark Co this is my prayer for all those that knew and loved him.

 

Lord, whose ways are beyond understanding,

listen to the prayers of your faithful people:

that those weighed down by grief

at the loss of this young man

may we find reassurance in your infinite goodness.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

[Wireman]

God Bless that family.

[Commander 25]

Tragic news. From Clark Co this is my prayer for all those that knew and loved him.

 

Lord, whose ways are beyond understanding,

listen to the prayers of your faithful people:

that those weighed down by grief

at the loss of this young man

may we find reassurance in your infinite goodness.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

 

That is great gold sunrise:thumb:

[oldrambler]

There are really no words I can find, how tragic....:cry: I will try and express my deepest sympathy.............

 

My heart and prayers go out to the Williams family along with the entire Fort Cambell football family, school and community. I could not even imagine the pain of losing a child and I hurt for the entire community.

Again.....prayers go out and will continue to go out from the Rambler's family along with the Raceland-Worthington High School family and community.

 

Dear Lord, We don't know or understand why some things happen but we know that you do and you have a plan. I just pray for the Williams family, may your wonderful comfort and grace be with this family along with the entire Fort Campbell football family, school and community. May all look to you Lord during this terrible time of tragedy and grief.

I ask this in Jesus name.............Amen

Edited July 30, 2009 by oldrambler

[oldrambler]

Tragic news. From Clark Co this is my prayer for all those that knew and loved him.

 

Lord, whose ways are beyond understanding,

listen to the prayers of your faithful people:

that those weighed down by grief

at the loss of this young man

may we find reassurance in your infinite goodness.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

 

Amen...........Absolutely beautiful prayer gold.

[oldonetechnique]

Sad. I will be thinking about this young man and his family, also for the coaches and team mates that will carry this with them for a long time!

[stick1]

Prayers are with everyone involved!

[threetimelover]

May God hold the Williams family, Ft. Campbell players and staff, family, friends, and all involved in the palm of His hand during this horrible time.

[CoachBrown]

Our thoughts and prayers from OC

[LRCW]

My thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family. I can't even begin to imagine what this young man's family is going thru. May God comfort them during this awful time.

[tsyoung7]

May God be with the family, friends and anyone touched by this...you and your loved ones will be in our prayers! God Bless from us in Monroe County.

[Mama Bear]

Heartfelt prayers for this family and the community during this sad time.