Caden Tellier Selma AL Death – An Alabama comunity is mourning the death of a 16-year-old high school football player who was hospitalized after suffering a severe brain injury during a game.
Caden Tellier, 16, was a high school football player at Morgan Academy, a private school in Selma, Alabama.
He was rushed to the hospital Friday night after suffering a brain injury during a football game against Southern Academy. Tellier died Saturday from his injuries, the school confirmed. The exact nature of the teenager’s injuries is unknown.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that Caden Tellier has gone to be with his Lord and Savior,” said Dr. Bryan Oliver, the school’s headmaster, in a statement. “Caden loved the Lord with all his heart and was a shining light every day he graced the halls of Morgan Academy. He was a student, a friend, an athlete and, most important, a Christ follower.”
Oliver also offered support and sympathy for Tellier’s family. Tellier was known for “his kindness, generosity and love,” according to a GoFundMe set up for his family. His organs will be donated.
“True to his nature, he is giving of himself one more time to save the lives of others through the donation of his organs. His legacy will live on forever, and we thank God that we had the opportunity to love him and be loved by him,” the GoFundMe reads.
The Alabama Independent School Association, of which Morgan Academy is a part, released a statement earlier Saturday regarding Tellier’s injury.
“We ask that our entire AISA family and the people of Alabama join us in prayer for peace and comfort for Caden’s family and the Morgan Academy community as they navigate this difficult time,” said Michael McLendon, the AISA’s executive director.
McLendon also noted that Morgan Academy has chosen to suspend all school activities this week to give the community time to come together.