Retired New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton’s household has skilled an unimaginable tragedy.
The former skilled soccer participant’s daughter Olivia Knighton has handed away following a boating accident in South Carolina. She was solely 11 years outdated. According to an announcement from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources on Twitter Friday, a 23-foot boat was carrying a dozen folks aboard whereas touring on the Intracoastal Waterway in Little River. But the enjoyable time out on the water instantly took a horrific flip when the vessel “was rocked by a large wake caused by another boat.”
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The wake resulted in 9 of the 12 passengers going overboard, together with an 11-year-old woman who was later recognized as Olivia. When the kid fell into the water, she was hit by the boat’s propeller. Nobody else was harmed within the incident. Olivia was taken to McLeod Seacoast Hospital however sadly succumbed to her accidents. Just heartbreaking. She was so younger. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources famous of their assertion that they’re investigating the tragedy right now:
“We are in the process of a detailed inquiry that includes collecting witness statements, examining the boat and working to develop a complete picture of what happened.”
Following the accident, Brad took to Instagram to mourn the lack of his daughter. He wrote in a message to followers:
“There are no words to express the depth of our profound grief and sorry in this moment. Our family is still in shock at the sudden and tragic loss of our beautiful and brilliant daughter, Olivia, to an unfortunate boating accident yesterday. We are all still in disbelief that her bright and pure light was taken away from us so suddenly. Somehow, we will get through this together as a family.”
He continued:
“Olivia loved soccer and the Revolution with all of her heart. Our family always felt your support behind us during my career. We will need you and your prayers with us now more than ever. We love you, Olivia.”
The tribute was signed by Brad, his spouse Britney Knighton, and their two sons, 9-year-old Owen Knighton and 5-year-old Brooks Knighton. You can learn your complete publish (beneath):
His former workforce additionally issued an announcement to supply their condolences to the Knighton household, writing on Instagram:
“The entire New England Revolution community is devastated to learn of the Knighton family’s tragic loss. Olivia was a bright and shining light who was a beloved presence around the Revolution throughout her entire life, always bringing a warm smile and laugh to Gillette Stadium and our training facility when she would visit. Her sudden loss leaves a profound hole in our hearts. The club sends its deepest condolences to Britney, Brad, Owen, and Brooks, and we will be there to support the Knighton family in every way possible.”
They additionally paid tribute to Olivia throughout a sport on Saturday night time. See (beneath):
Our hearts break for this household. We’re conserving them in our ideas as they mourn the lack of Olivia.
[Image via Brad Knighton/Instagram, New England Revolution/YouTube]
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