Prayers for Gilmer

[poisoned10]

Gilmer junior and star WR Desmond Pollard passed away this afternoon from a heart attack.

He found out a couple of weeks ago that he had something wrong with his heart and only a few test had been started.

He was playing a pickup game of basketball when he fell out. Not sure if he passed there or at the hospital.

Dez was a great athlete and even better person. He was always had a smile on his face and made others around him smile. He will be missed.


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[bobcat1]

My Dear Lord, please be with his family friends and the town of Gilmer. Give them strength in their hour of need.

[LH Panther Mom]

I'm so sorry to hear of this. My prayers go out to his friends and family.

[cr180t]

Prayers sent

[Bosqueville]

Wow that's tough to hear.

[lostaussie]

Very very sad news. Prayers up for the family of a fine young man.

[movethechain]

Great kid, amazing athlete. I'm very sad to learn of his passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

[Gone Fishing]

I'm so sorry to hear this, my prayers to the family and the community.

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

May that young man R.I.P.

My condolences to his family and the Gilmer community from Port Isabel.

[buckeyebob]

http://etsn.fm/gilmer-junior-receiver-desmond-pollard-dies/

[Aesculus gilmus]

Still in shock over this.

Here is a typical Desmond Pollard play:

http://youtu.be/O5ljo3_DQEI

[NastySlot]

Thoughts and Prayers for family and community

[Buckeye80]

Makes absolutely no sense. Just a shame. An absolute heartbreaking shame. Desmond had no ceiling to his future. Fantastic athlete and fantastic kid. Just a shocking blow to the Buckeye family. We will miss you bud. You made us all so proud that you were part of the Buckeye family.

[Tejastrue]

I've stopped asking myself long ago why these things happen. Just tragic. Thoughts and prayers for the family and all those affected.

[firstdown]

I'm sorry to hear that. I've enjoyed watching him play...prayers sent

[slingshot]

Prayers sent from Abilene. May the Lord comfort his family.

[BB BULLS]

he has gone to a better place, just to soon. may God be with his family and everyone he has touched.

[44INAROW]

Prayers from Cuero - way too young to go :(

[Bug Truck]

Prayers sent

[Celina8]

Prayers sent.

[Rattler]

Thoughts and prayers... Its always sad and hard to get over the loss of young life.

[PhiI C]

Sad news. Prayers for all concerned. I am an old man and one of the hardest thing about getting old is when people pass away that you expected to be around long after you were gone. It is hard.

[regaleagle]

A very fine player....his loss is felt. Prayers out to his family, friends, and all the Gilmer folks.

[Roughneck93]

Thoughts and prayers sent.

[waterboy]

This is a huge loss for all of us Buckeye fans, but it pales in comparison to the feelings felt by those family members and close friends. He had many close friends. It seems the whole town is in mourning. A really somber mood around Gilmer right now. Not only was Dez a heck of an athlete, he was an even better young man. God, please be with his family, and his close friends, during this time of need.

[zebrablue2]

Prayers said and sent!!!

[ccmom]

We will include his family and the community in our prayers.

[lostaussie]

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1892833/highlights/107136376 this video is awesome and a great tribute

[Dub-C]

Prayers sent.

[Aguilafanatico]

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1892833/highlights/107136376 this video is awesome and a great tribute

That is a really tough one. Dez will certainly be missed. We did not know him personally but all indications are that he did things the right way and was a Great kid. We did however know him on the football field and he certainly did things the right way there. A great competitor, a force to be reckoned with, a class act. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers now turn to the Gilmer team and community. A lesson learned that tomorrow is not promised for any of us....no matter the age. Hang in there Gilmer.

[Lion70]

Prayers from Henderson.

[Aesculus gilmus]

I don't know if anyone has posted this, but the funeral for Desmond is at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Gilmer. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Croley Funeral Home, Gilmer.

I got this info from Coach Traylor's Twitter feed.

[Aesculus gilmus]

https://vimeo.com/88340078

Another nice tribute video.

[Bleed orange]

https://vimeo.com/88340078

Another nice tribute video.

Awesome video..

[Roughneck93]

https://vimeo.com/88340078

Another nice tribute video.

That's a great video.

[lostaussie]

http://www.gofundme.com/7aa9qg
For anyone able or wanting to help with Desmond's final expenses

[lostaussie]

http://www.cbs19.tv/story/24898301/cbs-19-exclusive-desmond-pollards-family-members-remember-desmond

[bobcat1]

https://vimeo.com/88340078

Another nice tribute video.That young man was special. Sad

[lostaussie]

http://mclanecarter.com/desmond/

very touching goodbye for a fine young man

[Pudlugger]

This is so sad. My prayers to family and friends and the folks at Gilmer.