Pausing to remember

Shayla Llanos, a Broward Community College (Florida) freshman, died last night after collapsing during a game earlier. The 19-year-old from New Jersey fell to her knees during play and was revived at the scene, but later died at the hospital. Not much more information is available, but here is some:

http://www.nj.com/south/index.ssf/2008/12/shayla_llanos_salem_high_schoo.html

Last week, Alabama State University freshman center Richelle Jones died in a one-vehicle accident:

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20081224/NEWS01/812240341

The death of a young person is always heartbreaking. When it is a young athlete, not only family and friends but teammates are effected. As we go into the new year, I pray for comfort and healing to surround the loved ones and friends of Shayla and Richelle. And may their spirits rest in peace.