Dilfer's 5yr old son dies

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http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2003/0427/1545525.html

Trevin Dilfer loses 40-day battle to heart disease

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Associated Press


KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Trevin Dilfer, the 5-year-old son of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer, died Sunday in California after a 40-day battle with heart disease.


The boy's parents and three sisters were at his bedside at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University.


"Trevin was a very brave young boy and we are comforted in knowing that as a child of God he has returned to his maker,'' the family said in a statement. "We grieve, but not as those without hope.''


The Dilfers thanked supporters and hospital staff while requesting privacy, and a family spokesman said there would be no additional comment. Team president Bob Whitsitt said the organization was "deeply saddened'' by the news.


Services were pending.


Trent Dilfer played for the Baltimore Ravens when they won the 2000 Super Bowl, joining the Seahawks in August 2001. He missed the second half of last season with a torn Achilles' tendon.

 

[Ed B]

How awful.

Puts things like a bad draft pick in perspective.

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

This is tragic news. Our condolences and sympathy go out to the Dilfer family. We should all pray for their loss, and for the Dilfer family to strengthen their abillity to cope with this unforturnate event.

 

[mdsisquo]

Thats awful! It breaks my heart when a tragedy such as this occurs. My best wishes go out to the Dilfer family and I'm sure I don't know half of what they are going through. Just hope they can find some comfort knowing their child will be with them always, in spirit and in mind while watching down from above.

 

[stlouiecard]

My Sympathies and Condolences

go out to the Dilfer family. To lose a child is a dagger that many do not know. I have four children and to lose one I would not know how to cope. God Bless this little boy for he is now with God. Pray for Trent and family for recovery of such a tradgic loss.

 

[Capital Card]

Very sad. My wife is a pediatric ICU Rn at a childrens hospital. She often "vents" to me about similar situations. While it is indeed sad when small children die of disease, the real tragedy's are the hundreds of kids that die from abuse.

Leukemia took my mother when I was fairly young, and I used to donate to thier charities often. Lately though, I've been supporting the Ronald McDonald house which provides lodging for parents so they can stay with their kids during times like this. I know Ronnie Mac and his wife are big supporter of theirs also, and I respect him even more because of it.

My thoughts go out to the Dilfer family.