Heavy Heart

[Raymond]

I'm going on 50 next month and I've only attended 3 funerals in my lifetime. This upcoming week I'll be attending my 4th as the man who put me on the court for my first ever NCAA game died in an accident. He was a good guy who cared about the game and didn't feed you any bullcrap. You officials in VA & NC will start getting details I'm sure over the next few days. My prayers go out to his family and his best friend.

[just another ref]

I'm sure I speak for us all. Sorry about the loss of your friend.

[Adam]

BNR, I'm sorry my friend.

[rockyroad]

Condolences, BNR. And to all the other officials in your area. Losing a mentor and friend is a hard thing.

[Mark Padgett]

Sorry BNR. A few years ago I lost a guy I had worked ref games with for about 7 or 8 years. It's a tough thing to go through. Hope you're able to handle it OK.

[dsqrddgd909]

BNR, my sympathies.

[The_Rookie]

BNR..My condolences to you and the other members of the officiating community in your area on the loss of a friend and mentor. May God watch over all of you.

[Rooster]

I'm sorry to learn of your friend's passing. Clearly he was important in your life, and I'd be willing to bet, in many, many others'. I wish you peace.

[Dexter555]

BNR, I'm a big fan of your posts and always appreciate your wisdom. I'm grateful to the friend you lost for getting you on the court. That act (and his career on the court) has paid forward for so many--players, coaches, fans and us on this forum. I pray for comfort and healing for his family, you and all of his friends.

[Multiple Sports]

BNR -

I was told yesterday whom this was that passed away. I got to know him pretty well myself when I first started going to camps in the south. He was a great influence on guys from Harrisonburg to Richmond to Va. Beach. When I see you next month I'm sure you can share some great memories.

[JRutledge]

It has been a tough year this way as well. One of my best football officiating friends died in January. And before that we lost some great officials that had a huge contribution to the community as well.

I pray for your friends and their families and hope you and others cherish their role in your lives. This is one of the big drawbacks of getting older, you lose people that influenced your growth along the way.

Peace

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Multiple Sports

BNR -

I was told yesterday whom this was that passed away. I got to know him pretty well myself when I first started going to camps in the south. He was a great influence on guys from Harrisonburg to Richmond to Va. Beach. When I see you next month I'm sure you can share some great memories.

Perhaps others of us know this person but just haven't heard the news. I'm sorry but is it a secret that he's passed away?

[APG]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I'm going on 50 next month and I've only attended 3 funerals in my lifetime. This upcoming week I'll be attending my 4th as the man who put me on the court for my first ever NCAA game died in an accident. He was a good guy who cared about the game and didn't feed you any bullcrap. You officials in VA & NC will start getting details I'm sure over the next few days. My prayers go out to his family and his best friend.

Sorry to hear BNR...I just received word about this a couple of days ago.

R.I.P.