Posted on 03/28/2022 9:11:15 AM PDT by nickcarraway
TRIBUTES have poured in following the news non-league footballer Thomas Rankin has sadly passed away at the age of 26.
The devastating news was announced by his team, sparking an outpouring of emotional messages.
A statement read: "Redditch United are devastated to hear of passing of midfielder Thomas Rankin.
"Tom has been with the Reds for the past three seasons and his loss will be felt by all at the Club.
"Our thoughts are with his family at this time. RIP Tom."
The semi-professional club, who compete in The Southern League, most recently played AFC Rushden & Diamonds, who were quick to pay their respects.
They tweeted: "Having been with you all yesterday, We are devastated to read this awful news this afternoon.
"Our thoughts are with you all and with Tom’s friends & family."
Leamington, who Rankin briefly played for, added: "Our sincere condolences to everybody at Redditch and to Tom's friends and family.
"He played for us briefly upon our return to the National League North 5 years ago. A truly sad loss. Thoughts are with all who knew him."
Rankin, who is listed as aged 26 on Bromsgrove Sporting FC's website, was a graduate of Loughborough University.
Via Birmingham Live, in a Facebook post, his mum Wendy paid tribute to her boy.
She wrote: "Tom you are the best son, you have always made us so proud, you are our world.
"There are no words for how much we will miss you. You have achieved so much in your short life.
"We would give everything to have you back with us. Rest in Peace with all our love Mom and Dad."
Redditch United manager Matt Clarke tweeted: "Life is so precious people. We often take things for granted I know I do.
"In reality certain things really aren’t that important in the grand scheme of things.
"A special person left us today and words cannot describe how special this lad was."
IBT “it was the vax” comment.
Another athlete who’s a victim of the clot shot?
Cause?...................
Anyone know of a master list of pro athletes who have suddenly died?
Does the article bother to mention a cause of death? Isn’t that normal with any death, especially an untimely one like this? What has happened to journalism?
I would hate to be a sheep who listened the talking heads. Cant imagine it’s fun being fully jabbed and watching all these people drop like flies and wondering when it will be your turn.
So many out of the ordinary deaths of young people. Insurance companies are sounding the alarm, as are many others, but it is being ignored.
IBT the next clot forms.
I think Wikipedia blocked the one they had.
It’s the soccer balls.
Another Fauci victim?
Opiates? Alcohol? Rolled by a dame? Sepsis? Covid? Covid vax associated myocarditis? Pneumonia? Congenital heart disease? Food poisoning? Domestic violence? Covid vaxx associated blood clotting? Brain aneurysm? Assault? Fall?
That should cover most of it. RIP and sincere condolences to those who will miss him.
Soccer kills!
Honoring Those Who Died Suddenly: A Conversation with Kathleen Brown
One Canadian citizen’s quest for justice.
https://tessa.substack.com/p/honoring-rhose-who-died-unexpectedly
Interesting times. Died suddenly has become a sad running joke for some while most people don’t know about it or deny it.
You just squeaked in by 17 seconds. It was close.
There are a couple of YouTube videos that go through all of them with each getting a few seconds. The videos go on forever.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.