There was nothing illicit about Uekman's death. He did not overdose on prescription medication. He was not a victim of an alcohol overdose. Reportedly, the year old football player was last seen playing video games in his dorm room at approximately a.
It isn't that he doesn't deserve a proper eulogy. I am just not qualified to write such a thing. I did not know Garrett Uekman. But, once the news of Uekman's death became a national headline, Phelps pounced. Westboro will picket funeral. Evidently, it was explained to her shortly thereafter that "Petrino" is not "Paterno," and there was no "rape" in the shower at the University of Arkansas.
According to Phelps' slightly amended justification, WBC will picket Uekman's funeral in protest of the "proud sin that permeates college football. A few days prior to Uekman's death, Oklahoma State University was hit with tragedy of its own. A single-engine airplane carrying women's head basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant coach Miranda Serna crashed over central Arkansas, killing everyone aboard.
In the Oklahoma State Cowgirl handbook, Budke listed the expected priorities of his student athletes in the following order: God, family, education, basketball.
Never one to let pesky details get in the way of an opportunity to pimp false ideals, Phelps responded predictably. For those of you that are unfamiliar with Twitter, " " tags a tweet to an individual. In other words, it lets them know what you are saying without them following you. Tulsa's News on 6? Sure, okay. The most rogerian of debaters could rationalize the need for alerting the local media to the purpose of its presence in Stillwater.
But, ESPN? National sports media have no place in WBC's madness. ESPN, however, is among the most-watched news stations in the world. Christie Powell, the parish's youth and religious education director, said. They went to preschool together and then here to elementary school. This has really hit them hard.
Everyone in this parish is devastated. Powell, who taught Uekman religion and art in school, said he participated in a limited capacity in the parish youth activities in high school because of conflicts with football practices and games. He excelled at everything. He always gave percent. Everybody looked up to him. Uekman went on to Catholic High School and graduated in In as a sophomore he was on the state championship basketball team.
With 37 seconds left to play in the championship game, Uekman rebounded a missed shot and put it in for two points giving CHS the lead.
On the CHS football team he was a tight end and was heavily recruited in spring His dream was to play for the University of Arkansas and wanted to make his "mark" in football. This season he played nine of the 11 games for the No. While in college he attended Mass at St. Joseph Church and St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish in Fayetteville, he still could be found often at Immaculate Heart of Mary attending Mass with his parents and sister.
Powell said she was not surprised to see him play football on Saturday and on Sunday morning he was sitting with his family in the usual pew. Father John Antony, pastor of St. He knew the family casually, Father Antony said, but understood the honor student to be "a rather extraordinary young man, both serious student and dedicated athlete. On the day Uekman was stricken, Father Antony said he was called to the hospital while the family was still en route. The calls came from director Jeff Long, UA athletic director, and Danny Pugh, vice provost for student affairs and dean of students.
They were joined by Petrino and his wife, Becky, and Long, Pugh and other members of the coaching staff. Pugh is also a parishioner at St. Afterwards, Father Antony said, he went with the family to the emergency room, where Garrett's body lay, and he administered last rites.
It was already past 3 p. By the time Petrino and Long addressed the news media at 7 p. That was the just the beginning of plans. The following morning, about 25 people, each representing different areas of the university, met to plan the service.
Because the men's Razorbacks basketball team practices from 4 to p. Torrential rains were expected for the evening, further complicating plans. The well-being of our student-athletes is at the very core of our mission and when a tragedy like this happens it is a tremendous loss to the entire campus community. His loss is a terrible shock, and it makes you realize how precious life is. Garrett was a great teammate and loved being a Razorback.
My sympathies are with his entire family during this incredibly trying time, and I share in their grief. Our team will honor and show our respect to Garrett.
He loved his school, his coaches, and his teammates and classmates, and was an influence and inspiration to so many people. We ask for your love and prayers for Garrett, our family and his friends as we all cope with this heavy and painful loss. Meanwhile, we ask for respect and privacy during this time of grief. Thoughts and prayers to the Uekman family. Love ya Watch over us as we continue to chase the dream u started with us.
I love u and will forever miss u. I am thankful for the opportunity to have you in my life! I will always remember the times we had together. I love you buddy! Fayetteville Flyer has specific guidelines for commenting.
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