Apr 04, 2017 05:45 PM
#1
Speechless on this, I didn't make it without wiping my eyes. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/ben-heeney-raiders-brandon-bourbon-death-kansas-football/ ↗
A story by Ben Heeney
Apr 04, 2017 06:01 PM
#2
What a moving story...I am speechless as well...
Apr 04, 2017 06:08 PM
#3
@kjayhawks hurts! I followed this when it happened. Thx for sharing. Message is really important!
Apr 04, 2017 06:57 PM
#4
Well, that was not a fun little story. I should have known better than to read it at work. Now everyone's looking at me with those deer in the headlight eyes. I just told them it was because I watched the replay of the KU vs Oregon game at lunchtime....
Apr 05, 2017 12:10 AM
#5
I have had three very good friends do this exact same thing. I know how Ben feels. What should I have said? What should I have done? HELPLESS FEELING!!! May God rest his soul.
Apr 06, 2017 12:12 PM
#6
This was an incredible story.
After dealing with lots of teenagers and listening to them and working with kids who lost a friend or family member to suicide. All I can say is there are no answers.
There's no right or wrong. You can do everything in your power and it's still not enough.
It hurts.
Apr 06, 2017 02:44 PM
#7
I'll be honest when I say I probably shouldn't have read this at the office. I need a good walk after that. It's a reminder that we all have to be aware of those we are close to when they are struggling.
Apr 06, 2017 09:38 PM
#8
WOW - -what can you say - -what a story, moves a person for sure - -this was such a tragic thing, I still can't believe it after al these months. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Apr 07, 2017 05:22 AM
#9
"Brandon deserved better, he was unlucky". Truer words have not been said, I was amped for his senior year before the ACL injury. I think he could've been a great back. I understand his pain it's so hard to have your body let you down. I always feel connected to our players, they really do mean a lot to me.