I remember when I was at Primary school that one of the boys in my class lost his little brother to a rugby injury. It was so very sad.

A parent’s worst nightmare outliving their child. It is too hard to think about having to make a decision to turn off life support. My heart goes out to them.

This is just so very tragic.

What a terrible decision they have had to make. Hope they know in their hearts that it was the right decision to make. Deepest sympathy to them both and other family and friends

So heartbreaking for this family. Something no parent should ever have to go through.

Such a tragedy and heartbreaking for the family and local community. My thoughts are with them.

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Those poor poor people. They have had to make a decision none of us ever want to think about. So sad.

I don’t even want to think about how hard it would be to make such a decision. Such a horrible tragedy, I feel awful for his family and friends.

What an awful situation to be in. My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.

A very hard decision to make and my condolences to the family.

How awful !! and what a difficult decision to make for the family ! My thought and prayers go out to his family & friends.

How devastating for the family.
My thoughts are with you

What a horrific decision to have to make, to stand by and watch your loved one pass away. Obviously he would have had no quality of life if any. I would hate to be in his parents position. He must have been pretty fit to be playing as in the photo above. I wonder if they will ever determine what caused the sudden onset of symptoms. I noticed he had his leg strapped so could he have had a clot travel up from it? I hope his family, football and school fraternities get counselling they need. Please respect the privacy of his parents and family but be there for them when they need it, most likely for 12 months or more. They say it can take a parent or spouse 12 months to pass through the initial grieving process. I can assure you, it is true.

Such a hard decision to make – and only 15! RIP and my condolences to his parents.

How very sad for this family. My condolences.

I can’t imagine having to turn off anyone’s life support. But to turn off your own child’s must be one of the hardest things ever

Rip to what sounds like a loving and caring talented young man

Tell your children everyday you love them ..
So sad. Rip

He was just 15 years old! So sad that his life has ended. I can’t even imagine how much his parents are suffering right now.