Semaj Wilkins, a freshman and varsity soccer participant at New Brockton Excessive Faculty in Alabama, tragically handed away on Tuesday afternoon after collapsing throughout a routine soccer observe. He was solely 14.
In keeping with Espresso County Coroner Arnold Woodham, Semaj was collaborating in drills when he suffered a medical emergency.
Regardless of instant medical consideration and transport to Medical Heart Enterprise, he was pronounced useless shortly after arrival, WSAZ3 reported.
“Whereas extra particulars can be launched later, I’m asking the group to proceed to be in prayer for his household, his teammates, his coaches, and all effected by the tragic lack of Mr. Wilkins,” Woodham mentioned.
Espresso County Faculties Superintendent Kelly Cobb expressed the district’s grief in a public assertion through 1819 News:
“Our Espresso County Faculty System household is grieving the lack of a New Brockton Excessive Faculty freshman who handed away after a medical emergency late this afternoon. The Espresso County Sheriff’s Division and the District Legal professional’s Workplace are conducting an investigation, and the Espresso County Faculty System will totally cooperate with each businesses.
Beginning tomorrow, we could have our disaster response staff which incorporates counselors, pastors, and different assist employees obtainable at New Brockton Excessive Faculty to supply assist for the household, mates, classmates, lecturers, and different faculty employees. Our hearts are damaged for the household’s loss and our prayers are with them as they mourn. We ask that the household’s privateness be revered throughout this tough time.”
Particulars concerning the reason for loss of life haven’t but been launched.
The Espresso County Sheriff’s Workplace and New Brockton Police Division have launched a routine joint investigation into the incident.
Associates and households have taken to social media to pay tribute to Wilkins.
Wilkin’s mom, Lotoya Bethea, wrote on Fb, “God, I thanks for one more day, however waking as much as the fact that Semaj Wilkins, my different son, as Regina Regena Johnson-Adams and I at all times say, is really gone to be with the Lord is simply not registering. My coronary heart and soul cry out for these younger folks. So many are hurting proper now, and we should pray and embrace these youngsters. My son, Isaiha, had a really stressed evening, however this too shall cross, and we’ll perceive it higher by and by. To the entire household, my prayers are with you, and we’ll get by this with God on our facet. Thanks, Lord, for the years you gave us with him. Take your relaxation now, child. I like you, Semaj.”
“Thanks all of the EMS and Rescue employees yesterday who tried to save lots of my nephew’s life on the sphere. Thanks, coach, for calling me asap when the tragedy occurred. I dropped and ran to the sphere, praying that he was okay, however God had different plans, I wish to say thanks from the underside of our hearts for the household assist on the New Brockton Excessive Faculty. Once I let you know that Gamecock Nation confirmed up they undoubtedly did all my boy needed to be was a Gamecock!. I’m not good, however I’ve to be for my sister. We can be taking visitation at 803 Dixie Dr., Enterprise Alabama,” said Wilkin’s aunt, LaSandra Flowers-Robinson.