Schools gather to grieve the loss of Morgan Academy quarterback Caden Tellier
Tellier died following sustaining a head injury while playing in his participation in Selma’s Private School’s home opener on the evening of Friday.
Reactions are flooding on social media after the passing of Morgan Academy quarterback Caden Tellier who passed away on Saturday following being injured in the brain during his participation in the Selma Private School’s opening game last Friday.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that Caden Tellier has gone to be with his Lord and Savior,” Morgan Academy Headmaster Bryan Oliver wrote on the school’s Facebook page.. “Caden was a devoted follower and a follower of Jesus Christ the Lord with all his heart and was a shining light each day when was running across the hallways at Morgan Academy. He was a teacher and a friend to athletes and, more importantly an evangelist for Christ.
“There aren’t words that can express our emotions as a school community and our family. We will all unite and stand by Jamie, Arsella and Lyla with all of our hearts. We extend our sincere condolences to all the extended families of the Tellier and also. “
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Public and private schools, and the long-term rivals to Morgan Academy, have posted messages of encouragement and support on social media platforms.
“We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Tellier Family, Morgan Academy and all who loved and knew Caden,” A post to the Prattville High School Athletics Facebook page states. “We hope you all the strength and comfort through this difficult time. “
Alabama Independent Schools Association is looking for prayers.
“Please keep our friends at Morgan Academy in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” was the message of an article posted on the Facebook page of the organization that is on Facebook..
AISA is a whole family and we’ll be standing in the absence of prayers for his friends, family members and family members as well as the whole students from (Morgan Academy) throughout the days and weeks to follow.
Hooper Academy Facebook page
Hooper Academy quoted an Bible chapter on its website: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds,” Psalms 147:3.
“Hooper Academy extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the family of Caden Tellier, a standout student athlete at Morgan Academy who tragically lost his life after an injury Friday night,” the announcement read. “The AISA is truly an extended family and will stand by in prayer for his family, friends family members, friends as well as the entire MAS students of MAS throughout the weeks and days to follow. ” Hooper Academy has altered its profile picture on Facebook to include red and yellow ribbons.
Morgan is playing for Southern Academy and Caden, 16, a junior player was injured in the 3rd quarter. He was taken by air into Birmingham Hospital. Birmingham Hospital.
“I want to thank all the schools and individuals that have reached out during this difficult time,” Oliver posted on the school’s Facebook site. “Caden won’t be lost in time because of who was he and for what he represents to Morgan Academy. “
The parents Arsella Tellier Slagel as well as Jamie Tellier posted on their Facebook pages on Saturday night Caden died. Caden was an organ donor.
“Our boy, Caden Tellier has met Jesus face to face,” the blog post states. “We are thankful for your prayers, and would like to pray for you in the tough days ahead.
“Everyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Caden has been touched by the warmth, generosity and love of his life and true to his nature Caden has made the decision to share his love again. Numerous lives have been affected by his story and are now saved due to the passing of his soul. We’ll walk out the days ahead in his body, but be aware of his immortal spirit, awed by heaven. “
The article stated that the arrangements for the service will be announced in the near future.
A GoFundMe was created under its name Kristen Jones of Selma. At the time it was 6 p.m. Sunday it had managed to raise over $67,000, which is higher than its goal of $75,000 and more than 500 donations being received.
Morgan has stopped all sporting activities that includes practices and games this week, The Selma Times Journal published. The publication referenced a letter addressed to the Morgan members of the families.
“We will plan to have school on Monday,” the message states. “We have arranged for a number of pastors to be on campus, helping students in various ways. If you’re in a position to be with your child in the off-hours make the most to take advantage of this. Mondays will be different for us, however our aim is to provide an environment that is safe for students where they feel safe and respected. “
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