By now you have probably heard the tragic news that four-star Georgia Tech commit Bryce Gowdy passed away on Monday in Florida. The wide receiver was hit by a train and rushed to the hospital, where he did not survive the injuries.
We are heartbroken. Bryce will always be a part of our Georgia Tech Football Family. We will be praying for him and all those who love him.#BelieveIn7 #RIPSimba pic.twitter.com/dtV5g50Tiq
— Coach Collins🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@CoachCollins) December 30, 2019
The college football community has been mourning the loss of Gowdy, while setting up a GoFundMe for his family, to help pay for funeral costs and more.
All of @FSUFootball and the #NoleFamily send our thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones of Bryce Gowdy as well as @GeorgiaTechFB #Tragic #RIP https://t.co/seUe9bEGyA
— Mike Norvell (@Coach_Norvell) December 30, 2019
We at UGA Wire wanted to help spread the word on this incredible donation page, which has been spreading like wildfire. Here’s how you can help:
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help defray funeral costs for Bryce Gowdy's family. Hope you'll consider giving.https://t.co/Uv0t2iWikN
— Ken Sugiura (@ksugiuraajc) December 30, 2019
Of course, this goes way beyond football or any silly ‘rivalry’ in real life. We are hurting for the Georgia Tech community and the Gowdy family at this time.
Thoughts and prayers being sent down to the 404.
Go Jackets and Go Dawgs!