TexMike
08-30-2009, 01:14 PM
From the Board of Directors of the San Antonio Football Chapter of TASO:
We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the sudden passing of Dr. Byrd. He apparently died in his sleep during the night yesterday at a motel in Cuero, where he and a group of volunteers were planning to do some remodeling work at his church there; this is one of four churches where Dr. Byrd ministered. He has churches in Cuero, Floresville, Lockhart and Temple.
I spoke with Brack Jackson, who officiated with Dr. Byrd on Friday at Cole High School. Brack noted that Dr. Byrd had expressed how excited he was and looking forward to his football schedule this year.
I am at a loss for words, and I cannot really say much except for how I appreciated Dr. Byrd for his generosity and sense of humor. He has always been a good friend, always ready to listen (and speak) and lend a hand, and never failed to give a word of encouragement. I will surely miss him.
In honor of all of our deceased football officiating comrades, I’d like to share the following:
“On Friday nights, as we walk onto the gridiron and look up onto the sky, perhaps the stars are really not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the smiles of our lost comrades pour through and shine down upon us to let us know that they are happy and resting in eternal peace.”
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Byrd’s family and our prayers for his soul to rest in eternal peace and for his family to gain strength through this.
We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the sudden passing of Dr. Byrd. He apparently died in his sleep during the night yesterday at a motel in Cuero, where he and a group of volunteers were planning to do some remodeling work at his church there; this is one of four churches where Dr. Byrd ministered. He has churches in Cuero, Floresville, Lockhart and Temple.
I spoke with Brack Jackson, who officiated with Dr. Byrd on Friday at Cole High School. Brack noted that Dr. Byrd had expressed how excited he was and looking forward to his football schedule this year.
I am at a loss for words, and I cannot really say much except for how I appreciated Dr. Byrd for his generosity and sense of humor. He has always been a good friend, always ready to listen (and speak) and lend a hand, and never failed to give a word of encouragement. I will surely miss him.
In honor of all of our deceased football officiating comrades, I’d like to share the following:
“On Friday nights, as we walk onto the gridiron and look up onto the sky, perhaps the stars are really not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the smiles of our lost comrades pour through and shine down upon us to let us know that they are happy and resting in eternal peace.”
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Byrd’s family and our prayers for his soul to rest in eternal peace and for his family to gain strength through this.