Purdue University’s starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell, a native of suburban Long Grove, has announced the death of his oldest brother, according to a statement released Sunday. In a statement posted by Purdue Football on Twitter, Aidan O’Connell, a 2017 graduate of Adlai Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, said he and his family are “deeply saddened to share of the passing…
Purdue University's starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell, a native of suburban Long Grove, has announced the death of his oldest brother, according to a statement released Sunday.
In a statement posted by Purdue Football on Twitter, Aidan O'Connell, a 2017 graduate of Adlai Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, said he and his family are"deeply saddened to share of the passing of my oldest brother, Sean." Aidan described Sean as"not only one of Purdue Football's biggest fans, but he was a better son, brother and friend."
"He lit up any room he walked in and all that knew him to testify to his contagious joy," the statement continued."We trust the Lord to provide strength and hope, and we appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time. We say with Job: 'the Lord give and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Better son, brother and friend': Purdue QB Aidan O'Connell announces death of his sibling'Sean was not only one of Purdue Football's biggest fans, but he was a better son, brother and friend. He lit up any room he walked in and all that knew him testify to his contagious joy.'
Read more »
Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell reveals brother Sean diedPurdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell shared that his oldest brother, Sean, died recently in a statement after the team’s win over Indiana on Saturday.
Read more »
Doyel: Purdue could beat Michigan. Really. Because for this team, dreams do come true.Purdue QB Aidan O'Connell is crying because dreams really do come true, and Purdue really will play Michigan in Big Ten title game after beating IU.
Read more »
Purdue earns its 1st berth in the Big Ten championship game with a 30-16 win over rival IndianaPurdue dominated rival Indiana 30-16 to clinch their first Big Ten West title and a date in next Saturday’s conference championship game against Michigan.
Read more »
Purdue football defeats Indiana, advances to Big Ten Championship against MichiganThe Boilermakers outscored IU 27-9 in the second half to win the West Division.
Read more »
Purdue basketball dominates Duke to win Phil Knight Legacy, likely headed for top 10The Boilermakers built a big first-half lead and cruised to a 75-56 victory over the Blue Devils
Read more »