ATHENS, Ga. — The sports activities world is reacting Sunday after the tragic lack of a College of Georgia soccer participant and a group employees member. The only-vehicle crash in Athens occurred hours after celebrating the Bulldogs' second Nationwide Championship in as a few years.
Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy each died from their accidents. Two others have been within the automotive and in addition suffered accidents.
As soon as phrase obtained out, many shared their grief on social media. President Joe Biden, on the town to ship a sermon throughout an MLK service, realized of the deaths when Sen. Raphael Warnock knowledgeable the church.
"We carry these households in prayer. We pray for our metropolis. We pray for our state. We pray for our nation. We pray for the world," Warnock mentioned.
Head coach Kirby Sensible mentioned Willock was "at all times smiling" and that LeCroy "introduced an unimaginable perspective and power each single day."
— Coach Kirby Sensible (@KirbySmartUGA) January 15, 2023
Kirby Sensible's full assertion:
“We're all heartbroken and devastated with the lack of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. Devin was an excellent younger man in each approach. He was at all times smiling, was an important teammate and a pleasure to educate. Chandler was a invaluable member of our soccer employees and introduced an unimaginable perspective and power each single day. We grieve with their households for this tragic loss and can help them in each approach attainable.”
College of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead:
“On behalf of the College of Georgia, our complete campus grieves for the lack of two younger members of our campus group—student-athlete Devin Willock and soccer employees member Chandler LeCroy. Our ideas and prayers are with their households and associates. We additionally pray for the complete restoration of these injured on this tragic accident.”
UGA Athletics Director Josh Brooks:
“We're masking the households of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy in prayer this morning. We're deeply saddened on the tragic lack of Devin and Chandler, and we are going to proceed to honor their reminiscence within the years to come back. These two particular folks meant the world to our soccer program and athletic division. We're working with our medical employees and psychological well being and efficiency group to make sure our employees and student-athletes have all of the help they want throughout this extraordinarily tough time.”
LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly:
"Our ideas and prayers are with the Georgia Soccer program and the family and friends of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy."
Our ideas and prayers are with the Georgia Soccer program and the family and friends of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy.
— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) January 15, 2023
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp:
"Our hearts break for the younger lives misplaced final evening and their households. We're lifting up their family members, associates, and teammates in prayer this morning."
Southeastern Convention commissioner Greg Sankey:
"We be part of the College of Georgia group in mourning the lack of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. The Southeastern Convention household sends it condolences to the households, associates, teammates, classmates and everybody shut to those younger individuals who left us too quickly. Our prayers at present are with everybody on the College of Georgia."
Former soccer participant, present analyst Robert Griffin III:
"Prayers up for the households of Georgia O-Lineman Devin Willock and Georgia employees member Chandler LeCroy who died this morning in a automotive accident. Gone approach too quickly. Relaxation In Peace."
Georgia Tech Soccer program:
"Our complete program and group ship our most honest and deepest condolences to @GeorgiaFootball on the passing of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. Our ideas are with their households, associates, teammates and coaches."
Our complete program and group ship our most honest and deepest condolences to @GeorgiaFootball on the passing of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. Our ideas are with their households, associates, teammates and coaches.
— Georgia Tech Soccer (@GeorgiaTechFB) January 15, 2023
Former UGA soccer star Rennie Curran:
"So unhappy to listen to in regards to the tragic lack of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. Sending prayers up for his or her households, associates, teammates, and everybody impacted. Life is so unpredictable. Now we have to be glad about each single day we get. That is heartbreaking. I’m so sorry."
Former UGA soccer star Jordan Davis:
"Heartbroken Fr, Watching them develop and turn out to be like household over these few years. There isn't a grief with out love, and we love each of you want household."
Heartbroken Fr, Watching them develop and turn out to be like household over these few years. There isn't a grief with out love, and we love each of you want household 🖤 💔 pic.twitter.com/f7caksCUZY
— Jordan Davis (@jordanxdavis99) January 15, 2023
Former UGA quarterback Aaron Murray:
"Horrible information out of Athens. Prayers as much as the members of the family and all of the teammates and employees."
Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State College head coach:
"Heartbreaking information out of Georgia. Ideas and prayers are with the Willock and LeCroy households. Condolences to the Bulldog household."
Clemson Soccer:
"Our condolences are with your entire @GeorgiaFootball and @UGAAthletics group."
Our condolences are with your entire @GeorgiaFootball and @UGAAthletics group. 🧡 https://t.co/9CivVIYkLh
— Clemson Soccer (@ClemsonFB) January 15, 2023