Friends, teammates offer support to Cassius Winston during family tragedy
Friends, teammates and media members are offering their thoughts, prayers and support for Michigan State basketball star Cassius Winston after hearing of a recent family tragedy
Winston suffered an awful family loss on Saturday night, as his brother was killed after being struck by a train, according o a report from the Detroit Free Press.
Winston’s brother, Zachary, was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Albion Michigan, according to Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press. Zachary was attending Albion College and was a member of the Britons basketball team.
In October, Michigan State hosted Albion in an exhibition game in East Lansing. Zachary did not play due to injury.
From the Detroit Free Press:
“WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo reported the Wolverine Train 355 struck a pedestrian on the tracks near Erie Street in Albion. The Albion Department of Public Safety identified the victim as an Albion College student and said he family had been contacted, the station reported.
“Amtrak media relations spokeswoman Kimberly D. Woods told the Free Press via email the Amtrak 355 Wolverine Train bound for Chicago “came into contact with a person on the track” at 8:41 p.m. and was temporarily suspended.
“There were 65 passengers on board, and there were no reported injuries on the train.”
Here are some of the messages that were sent in support of Winston:
No way 😕😕 not smoothie
— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) November 10, 2019
Prayers up for my brother Cash and the rest of the Winston family man. Smoothie was like a lil brother to me damn this one hit home
— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) November 10, 2019
Rest easy, Brother Z. That smile always lit the room/gym up. We will take care of your family. Appreciate all that you did! #ZachWinston
— Dane Fife (@CoachDaneFife) November 10, 2019
I would give everything away to just see you smile one more time 💔 rest easy Z smoothie until I see you again🖤 #bestbuddy
— Elijah Collins (@24foshow) November 10, 2019
Such a good dude man. RIP Zach Winston. https://t.co/yI1ftJ2lRg
— Kenny Goins (@K_G_1_2_) November 10, 2019
Horrible news here. https://t.co/60QRl1cig4
— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) November 10, 2019
Praying for Winston family. Remember when smoothie would always be in my chair cause it was next to cassius in locker room and he just start smiling and laughing and joking. RIP Zach Winston
— Matthew Mcquaid (@mattblast3) November 10, 2019
Rest In Peace, Zachary Winston. pic.twitter.com/o62fTjOM27
— Mike Mulholland (@mulho2mj) November 10, 2019
Thoughts and prayers with the Winston family. I’ve hugged my three girls as much as I can already today. Do the same with yours.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 10, 2019