Tuesday, May 29, 2007

R.I.P. 91

I just got home from work but quickly I wanted to pay respect to former Patriot defensive lineman Marquise Hill, age 24, who was found dead earlier today. Hill had been in a watercraft accident on Sunday on Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana. My condolences go out to Hill's family, friends and teammates. It is not important that he was an NFL player, it is just sad that a young man is dead in such a tragic manner. This is what members of the Patriot organization had to say today about Hill: "We have suffered a stunning and tragic loss," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in a written statement Monday evening. "Marquise will be remembered as a thoughtful and caring young man who established himself as one of the year-round daily fixtures of our team. I send my deepest condolences to the Hill family." "I lost a brother, man," [Jarvis] Green said. "He was a funny guy. ... He'd just sit there and talk to you, say some funny things off his head that'd make you laugh. He was good to be around." "We are absolutely heartbroken," Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in a statement. "Marquise was a very respectful young man who worked hard to improve and was always eager to contribute to the team, both on the field and in the community."

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