Texas sends note to Arizona after death of Zach Hemmila (Photo)
After Arizona lineman Zach Hemmila died earlier this month, the Texas football program reached out to the Wildcats to offer support.
Wildcats tight end Josh Kern shared a photo of a handwritten letter and notes from the Longhorns.
Absolutely 1st class move by @Longhorn_FB & @Strong_TexasFB for sending their thoughts and prayers! #Forever65 pic.twitter.com/aMOttZV2a7
— Josh Kern (@KernJosh17) August 24, 2016
Arizona spokesman Blair Willis told the Austin American-Statesman that Texas is one of 50 football programs across the country (from high school to the NFL) to send a card to the Wildcats to offer condolences.
“It’s been hard, but it’s been neat to see the outpouring of support,” Willis said. “It’s so easy to share stuff on social media, but to follow up in the days or weeks to come with something tangible that you can put in the office and let everyone see is kind of nice.”
Hemmila, Arizona’s starting center, died in his sleep Aug. 8 of unknown causes. The fifth-year senior was 22 years old.
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