Cohen Craddock Death – The community is mourning the loss of Cohen Craddock, a 13-year-old student and athlete at Madison Middle School in Boone County, who tragically passed away on Saturday.
Cohen’s death followed a serious injury sustained during a football practice on Friday night, which left him in a coma. The Boone County school system confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement.
Boone County Schools Expresses Grief
“The entire Boone County Schools’ community is beginning to mourn the loss of Cohen Craddock, an 8th-grade student at Madison Middle School,” the statement read.
Cohen was remembered as a beloved member of the school community, cherished by his classmates, teachers, administrators, and staff. As a key player and leader of the Redhawks’ Football Team, his loss is deeply felt by all who knew him.
Madison Middle School Principal Shann Elkins extended heartfelt thanks to the community for their overwhelming support during this difficult time. “It has been overwhelming and comforting in this time of heartbreak,” Elkins said.
He emphasized that Cohen was a “wonderful, polite, and smart young man” who was a vital part of the school family. Elkins also expressed his admiration for Cohen’s hard work, dedication to his teammates, and loyalty to his friends.
Community and Schools Offer Condolences
Support has poured in from neighboring schools and the wider community. Roane County High School shared their condolences, acknowledging the pain of losing a player and urging everyone to pray for Cohen’s family, teammates, coaches, classmates, and community. Winfield Middle School also offered their sympathies, stating that their football team is “praying for the entire community during this difficult time.”
Boone County Sheriff’s Office Asks for Community Unity
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement urging the community to come together in support of Cohen’s family and friends. “Losing someone so young is heartbreaking, and our entire community feels the weight of this loss,” the statement read.
Support for Madison Middle School
To help the school community cope with this tragedy, Boone County Schools will be providing additional support staff at Madison Middle School starting Monday. The details surrounding the injury that led to Cohen’s untimely death are not yet known.