Tragedy at Forrest High School

[FHSrebel27]

My thoughts and prayers, too, are with his family and the entire Forrest community. An event like this certainly does put everything in perspective. I'll speak on behalf of your neighbors to the north in Williamson County and we pray that God give you strength durring this terribly hard time.

[Guest meanusbfunky]

this is a sad sad sad day,,,,im sure everybody that loves high school football in tennessee is feeling down about this horrible bad news,,,,im sure he was a fine boy after reading these touching testimonials,,,,,we all need to remember this when we have to urge to criticize these kids who give us so much enjoyment on friday nights,,,,each and every one is someones precious child and a gift from god that can be taken without a moments notice

[blueice712]

I'm a student and football player from cascade high school and just want to say that we all are praying for ya'll. I know it had to take a lot of heart to finish that game... congratulations on the win and good luck the rest of t he season...

God Bless

[Izzy]

I would like you to know that everybody at Centennial is praying for everybody close to Chad. My thoughts and prayers, too, are with Chad's family and the entire Forrest community. At times like this, it makes us realise how inconsequential winning and losing really is. God works in mysterious ways, and I am sure that something good will come out of this. To the Franklin family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. At a time like this, please look towards the lord to provide you with strength. God bless you all.

[ELA]

The prayers and thoughts of everyone associated with the Celina Football Team are with the family and friends of Mr. Franklin. When one dies like this, it touches everyone within the state "football community" and since I used to live near Chapel Hill, I know many great people from that area. Again, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.

[strikethree]

Goodpasture would like to also extend our thoughts and prayers for the family and the school.....Playing hard and winning is the name of the game...but sometimes there are

more important things.....this being one of them...we all are with you guys in one way or another...May God give you the strength to get through this horrible tragedy...This calls for a play that we all must pull together no matter what team we are on....

[REBELRON]

Rebelron and the rest of the Maryville family will have that young mans family in our prayers.

[bbuc24]

I want to say that when I heard the news on the radio last night I couldnt bekieve my ears. I want to say that I am so sorry to all those who are going to be impacted bythis loss. I hope that you all will stay strong and please know that I and many others are prayng for you. God BLess YOu All!

[blueboy]

My family has the Franklin family in our thoughts and prayers. Sometimes its just hard to understand. Makes me have a different perspective on things. I urge everyone to hug your children today. You just never know.

[Guest bigblue63]

Posted by woc:

Watertown also sends our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chad's family, friends, and teammates. I am also concerned about the player that was injured during the last half of the game. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and I was wondering if anyone knew of his condition.

 

Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. I am the injured player from the last half of the game. I am doing better today and suffered a concussion and a stinger. I do appreciate the concerns and please keep Chad's family, the rest of the Forrest High School players, and students in your prayer's. Thankyou

[coach15]

On behalf of Hermitage Springs High School coaches and players we extend our sympathy to the Franklin family as well as the Forrest High School family. It is always tragic when a young person dies and it puts everything in prospective as far as life and athletics are concerned.

[Edited by coach15 on 9-28-02 9:24P]

[Fan84]

As a Clay County parent I want to likewise say how sorry I am for Forrest High School's loss. May God be with each and every one of you.