Sadness and Uncertainty
Friends-
My 13 year old son Timothy was killed last night. He was riding his bike with a group that included two adults who have trained young cyclists for decades and he was riding on a road widely thought safe in the cycling community. Nonetheless, he was struck from behind by a motorist trying to pass the cyclists. As if not bad enough, his twin sister Olivia saw the whole thing. I was not on the ride. The picture above is from a race last summer.
He was training for a draft-legal triathlon.
Our family is crushed, for we have lost a vital young man. He was smart and tenacious, but now it's over.
I do not know what this portends for our family and triathlon. Right now, we are pretty numb and having to deal with many other things.
William
Comments
I cannot begin to comprehend your loss. I have two wonderful children and I will be holding them a little tighter and praying for you and your family. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
dusty
Such a tragic thing for Olivia to experience so young.
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Steven
I don't have the words to express my sorrow in hearing this tragic news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences.
Sue
William, I am so sorry words cannot say. As a parent, I cannot begin to comprehend your loss. My heartfelt prayers to you and your family.
Bill
William, my heart is broken for you. There are no words for this. My deepest sympathies and thoughts to all of you.
My Prayers are with you and your family. I am soory.
My stomach is literally on the floor right now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Words cannot even express. I will be sure to squeeze my 2 boys very very tight tonight.
It sounds like the world lost an amazing, talented, and kind young man.
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
William, I am totally speechless! Such a terrible tragedy and lose for your family and the triathlon community. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
William my heart reaches out and mourns with you and your family. Big prayers for comfort and strength ongoing. We are here for you and your family in any way possible to help you shoulder this very heavy burden.
Without going into detail, I can, unfortunately understand the shock and pain you and your family are experiencing at this time.
Please reach out anytime you feel the need.
SS
Nothing that I can say that hasn't been said here. You've been a staple at EN since I've joined and to hear such sad news leaves me with a heavy heart. My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts as well as the entire team's.
Reading about the loss of your beautiful son took my breath away. What a terrible tragedy for your family. I can't imagine the loss & heartache you all feel. I know you will be on my mind often, and I'll pray for you family for the challenges that are ahead. Thanks for sharing with us, and my deepest condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss, and my head is swimming with the senselessness. Please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Your willingness to share your tragedy motivates me to hug my kids a little tighter and longer tonight.