College football community reacts to stunning death of Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski
The Washington State University football program was hit with the tragic news that 21-year-old quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead of what police say was an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Tuesday night at his apartment in Pullman, Washington.
Hilinski was a redshirt sophomore who had spent the last three years with the program, during which he clearly had an impact on players, coaches and others associated with the program.
Many took to Twitter to express their feeling and condolences.
Please keep my family in your prayers tonight.
— Big Bo (@ryan_hilinski) January 17, 2018
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Tyler’s passing. He was an incredible young man and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him was better for it. The entire WSU community mourns as thoughts and prayers go out to his family” – Coach Leach regarding Tyler Hilinski
— WSU Cougar Football (@wsucougfb) January 17, 2018
#RIP3 pic.twitter.com/fIrELLM0se
— WSU Cougars (@WSUCougars) January 17, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Tyler Hilinski’s family, friends and the entire Washington State community. https://t.co/q26mLLHsMd
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) January 17, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hilinski family https://t.co/jvqE7hatvB
— Kirk H Schulz (@WSU_Cougar_Pres) January 17, 2018
Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Tyler Hilinski. Wishing peace and comfort to his family, friends, teammates, and the entire @WSUCougars community during this time. Washingtonians hold you in our thoughts and prayers tonight.
— Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib (@waltgov) January 17, 2018
Please… all @WSUCougars come together for the Hilinski family and the @wsucougfb family. They will need more than thoughts and prayers. They and everyone connected to this will need love and support for the rest of their lives. #RIP3 Love you always brother https://t.co/6GX934AmTK
— Jason Gesser (@jasongesser) January 17, 2018
— Hercules Mata'afa (@herculesuluao50) January 17, 2018
If you are ever going through something and you feel like suicide is the only way to deal with it you can always contact me no matter who you are. You can also contact The National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
— Skyler Thomas (@Sky_Dolla_Sign) January 17, 2018
Coolest guy I ever knew man it hurt me to my hart to know that your gone bro. Rest easy bro pic.twitter.com/A2hEMjog1T
— Tavares Martin Jr (@ASAP_561) January 17, 2018
Doesn’t seem real at all …. I’m sorry brother #RIP3 pic.twitter.com/iBb8C0Ch89
— JWoods (@JW13__) January 17, 2018
I am broken tonight, trying to find the words. I love you and will miss you my son. You brightened the lives of everyone around you! You brought more joy to this earth than you will ever know! May you Rest In Peace! #Ty3 pic.twitter.com/cHquUF5DZr
— CoachKen Wilson WSU! (@CoachKWils) January 17, 2018
Heartbroken by the news this evening. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hilinski family and the Washington State community.
— Clay Helton (@USCCoachHelton) January 17, 2018
Unbelievable.. had the chance to meet Tyler at the Holiday Bowl. Prayers up for his family and all of Washington State
— Brian Lewerke (@brianlewerke14) January 17, 2018
— Jamal Morrow (@OlBoyJmo) January 17, 2018
#RIP3 this one hurt man. Love you Ty dawg, wish you was still here with us. Prayers to the Hilinsky family.. pic.twitter.com/NRU3St4Zo3
— Jamire Calvin (@Jcalv6) January 17, 2018
Fly high 3. pic.twitter.com/2VLsL964CF
— Keith Harrington (@keithy_rice21) January 17, 2018
Our prayers and condolences tonight to the @WSUCougars community and the Hilinski family.
Someone you know and love is struggling. Treat people with kindness. Spend extra time listening. Show them how much you care.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) January 17, 2018
I love you Klink
I don’t think I can express what I’m feeling right now about the loss of my brother.
I love you #3— Gabe Marks (@throwitupto9) January 17, 2018
All of the programs around the country need to start listening to these 19-21 year old kids when they are going through things. Weve made a culture that makes it taboo for young men to talk openly about their feelings and what they are going through. That’stheconversation we need
— Gabe Marks (@throwitupto9) January 17, 2018
I’m speechless, was just with you 3 days ago man. Amazing person, friend, and teammate. Gone way too soon brother. May you Rest In Peace Klink. Love ya bro #3 pic.twitter.com/uAzAa42Q9K
— River (@rivercracraft) January 17, 2018
Upland Pop Warner Family sends our condolences to Washington State University player Tyler Hilinski family, friends and team mates. We are forever grateful that we had the privilege to share apart of Tyler’s life. @uplandpopwarner #washingtonstateuniversityfootball pic.twitter.com/UB6Q7ETE8y
— Upland Pop Warner (@UplandPopWarner) January 17, 2018
