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Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:20 pm to bpfergu
Man, such a shame. Seeing that quote from him saying he saw the chance to fulfill his dream and he took it just made me tear up a little. Prayers for his family and the Arky family
Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:21 pm to filmmaker45
I've been tied up most of the day and just caught this. It really put a damper on an already dreary overcast day.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:22 pm to King
Does the Arkansas team bus or fly to LR from Fayeteville?
I believe a bus ride seems more logical
I believe a bus ride seems more logical
This post was edited on 11/20/11 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:24 pm to Hawgeye
Very sad, I can't even think what his parents must be feeling. My children and family are my whole life, I feel sick when I hear a family is suffer with this kind of loss. It will be rough week for the Arkansas football team. I hope his family may feel some sort comfort in the coming days.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:26 pm to bpfergu
Prayers sent. Sorry to hear that Razorbacks.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:34 pm to bpfergu
Wow, that's awful news. Thoughts and condolences sent out to his family.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:44 pm to SpartyGator
Sorry for the loss Hog Fans and certainly you all and his family will be in my prayers. Nothing like losing a child so I know his family will have some tough times ahead and will certainly be in my prayers.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:48 pm to bpfergu
Very unfortunate news. Prayers to his family and to the team.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 5:50 pm to windhammontanatigers
It is amazing how fragile life really is. So sorry for his and the the Razorback family.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:00 pm to BAMAFNZ
Prayers for the young man's family and the entire Razorback nation!!
Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:00 pm to BAMAFNZ
Prayers sent for the Uekman family. Too young a life to be taken. Makes you realize just how fragile life is and how trivial "games" are.
I'm going to use this tragic event to try and rise above all the trash talking and flaming leading up to the game this week. Good luck to LSU and I look forward to a great game with no injuries to any young man competing.
I'm going to use this tragic event to try and rise above all the trash talking and flaming leading up to the game this week. Good luck to LSU and I look forward to a great game with no injuries to any young man competing.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:01 pm to BAMAFNZ
thoughts and prayers are sent
Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:06 pm to breeze
UA SPORTS INFORMATION
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - A University of Arkansas student-athlete, Garrett Uekman, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his room in the Northwest Quad residence hall at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20. Emergency medical crews were called but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at Washington Regional Medical Center on Sunday afternoon.
Garrett Uekman (pronounced Eck-man), 19, from Little Rock, was a sophomore majoring in applied exercise science in the College of Education and Health Professions. He was a redshirt freshman on the Arkansas Razorback football team, where he played tight end. He had played in nine games during the current football season.
University Police Lt. Matt Mills said that the cause of Uekman's death is not known at this time, but there are no suspicious circumstances. Uekman was last seen playing video games by a roommate at about 10:15 a.m. and appeared to be in good health. Another roommate found him unconscious about an hour later. Emergency services were called at 11:17 a.m., and the first responders were on the scene at 11:20 a.m. Uekman was in cardiac arrest when responders arrived and was pronounced dead at approximately 12:10 p.m. at Washington Regional Medical Center.
The Washington County Coroner will send Uekman's body to the State Medical Examiner for an autopsy. Lt. Mills said this is standard procedure for any unattended death.
Uekman's parents, Danny and Michelle Uekman, were contacted when their son was being taken to the hospital, and Jeff Long, the director of athletics, Bobby Petrino, the head football coach and Danny Pugh, the dean of students and vice provost for academic affairs, met with them to offer their condolences and support when they arrived in Fayetteville.
Members of the Razorback football team met at 1:30 this afternoon with Pugh, Long and Petrino, and were told of Uekman's death. Counselors were available at the meeting to talk with the student-athletes.
"Garrett's loss is a terrible shock for the University of Arkansas and the Razorback program," Long said. "Our sincere condolences go out to his family and to all of those who knew him. He will be missed by many friends, teammates and others throughout campus. The well-being of our student-athletes is at the very core of our mission and when a tragedy like this happens it is a tremendous loss to the entire campus community. We will work with various campus services to provide support for the Uekman family, our student-athletes, coaches and staff during this difficult time."
"The loss of a student is always hard on the university community," Pugh said. "Garrett Uekman was known both as a student and as an athlete, and consequently his loss touches many people within and outside of campus. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, his friends, his fellow students, and his teachers and coaches. He and they remain in our thoughts and prayers."
"Garrett Uekman was a special member of our family, and we are all saddened by his passing," Petrino said. "His loss is a terrible shock, and it makes you realize how precious life is. Garrett was a great teammate and loved being a Razorback. My sympathies are with his entire family during this incredibly trying time, and I share in their grief. Our team will honor and show our respect to Garrett."
The Uekmans' released this statement through the university:
"Our son was living his dream of going to the U of A and playing football for the Razorbacks. He loved his school, his coaches, and his teammates and classmates, and was an influence and inspiration to so many people. We ask for your love and prayers for Garrett, our family and his friends as we all cope with this heavy and painful loss. Meanwhile, we ask for respect and privacy during this time of grief."
Garrett Uekman was a graduate of Little Rock Catholic High School.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - A University of Arkansas student-athlete, Garrett Uekman, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his room in the Northwest Quad residence hall at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20. Emergency medical crews were called but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at Washington Regional Medical Center on Sunday afternoon.
Garrett Uekman (pronounced Eck-man), 19, from Little Rock, was a sophomore majoring in applied exercise science in the College of Education and Health Professions. He was a redshirt freshman on the Arkansas Razorback football team, where he played tight end. He had played in nine games during the current football season.
University Police Lt. Matt Mills said that the cause of Uekman's death is not known at this time, but there are no suspicious circumstances. Uekman was last seen playing video games by a roommate at about 10:15 a.m. and appeared to be in good health. Another roommate found him unconscious about an hour later. Emergency services were called at 11:17 a.m., and the first responders were on the scene at 11:20 a.m. Uekman was in cardiac arrest when responders arrived and was pronounced dead at approximately 12:10 p.m. at Washington Regional Medical Center.
The Washington County Coroner will send Uekman's body to the State Medical Examiner for an autopsy. Lt. Mills said this is standard procedure for any unattended death.
Uekman's parents, Danny and Michelle Uekman, were contacted when their son was being taken to the hospital, and Jeff Long, the director of athletics, Bobby Petrino, the head football coach and Danny Pugh, the dean of students and vice provost for academic affairs, met with them to offer their condolences and support when they arrived in Fayetteville.
Members of the Razorback football team met at 1:30 this afternoon with Pugh, Long and Petrino, and were told of Uekman's death. Counselors were available at the meeting to talk with the student-athletes.
"Garrett's loss is a terrible shock for the University of Arkansas and the Razorback program," Long said. "Our sincere condolences go out to his family and to all of those who knew him. He will be missed by many friends, teammates and others throughout campus. The well-being of our student-athletes is at the very core of our mission and when a tragedy like this happens it is a tremendous loss to the entire campus community. We will work with various campus services to provide support for the Uekman family, our student-athletes, coaches and staff during this difficult time."
"The loss of a student is always hard on the university community," Pugh said. "Garrett Uekman was known both as a student and as an athlete, and consequently his loss touches many people within and outside of campus. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, his friends, his fellow students, and his teachers and coaches. He and they remain in our thoughts and prayers."
"Garrett Uekman was a special member of our family, and we are all saddened by his passing," Petrino said. "His loss is a terrible shock, and it makes you realize how precious life is. Garrett was a great teammate and loved being a Razorback. My sympathies are with his entire family during this incredibly trying time, and I share in their grief. Our team will honor and show our respect to Garrett."
The Uekmans' released this statement through the university:
"Our son was living his dream of going to the U of A and playing football for the Razorbacks. He loved his school, his coaches, and his teammates and classmates, and was an influence and inspiration to so many people. We ask for your love and prayers for Garrett, our family and his friends as we all cope with this heavy and painful loss. Meanwhile, we ask for respect and privacy during this time of grief."
Garrett Uekman was a graduate of Little Rock Catholic High School.
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Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:11 pm to BAMAFNZ
What a heartbreaking end to what had been the most fun weekend of college football in a long time. My heart goes out to his friends, family, teammates and all of razorback nation.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:25 pm to ChopSuey
UGH. Awful.
prayers up as I type for the Arky community and, of course, his family.
prayers up as I type for the Arky community and, of course, his family.
Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:30 pm to JoshuaChamberlain
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@TRENTRlCHARDSON - Please pray for the friends and family of Garrett Uekman #RestInPeace
Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:31 pm to JoshuaChamberlain
I just got home and heard this awful news. Prayers sent for the Uekman family, and for the Arkansas family as well.
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