Being a former player- albeit in in 1972- we lost one of our own to an apparent suicide last night. We even shared the same number- 11. his name was Kenny McKinley, and is SC's all time leading receiver, who played from 05-08, and was 23 years young. Coach Spurrier was quoted as saying Kinney was one of his all time favorite players!
He was drafted in the 5th round in '09 by the Denver Broncos, and was on injured reserve due to a knee injury. He played 11 or so plays as hie Rookie seasons which speaks to his talent. He was a natural, as well as devoted Father. His smile would lite up a room: is the most often heard quote about this young man. Which just goes to show we NEVER know what is going on under potential Happy Masks!!
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GOD BLESS YOU KENNY. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU IMMEDIATE FAMILY, PLAYERS, FRIENDS, AND THE GAMECOCK NATION!
John McElveen SC- 1972-76
This is so sad John "Which just goes to show we NEVER know what is going on under potential Happy Masks!!" This is one we will never know the answer to, I hate it when anyone ends it all like this.
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of folks out there with mental illness that we don't even know about. Who knows what was going on inside his head..
ReplyDeleteReally sad...
This is so sad John. As everyone else has said, you never know what masks people wear.
ReplyDeleteThoughts are with you.
VBHFATP.
So sad and tragic. Sorry to hear this.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
xoRobyn
Why doesn't really matter anymore does it? If the young man would have sought help for whatever was driving hum he may have been able to work his way through it. Cautionary tale for everyone to look for the signs of depression etc. in them closest to them.
ReplyDeleteOne of my younger son's best friends killed himself about 7 years ago - no one had a clue it was coming. It's so sad.
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