On Tuesday, high school officials in Comstock Park High School (CPHS) in Michigan confirmed the death of the team’s varsity boys basketball coach, News 8 reported.
Coach Tyler Edwards, 27, died unexpectedly on Monday of suspected cardiac arrest, according to the school’s associate principal and athletic director, Kendra Faustin.
The former Alma College basketball player worked as a coach at the school for one year.
“Words cannot express the loss we feel by the passing of Coach Tyler Edwards. Tyler invested wholeheartedly in our kids, families and community. His genuine care for others and his infectious smile will live forever in the many lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Edwards Family and his girlfriend, Ms. Kayla Brooks,” Faustin said in a statement.
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“There are no words for this kind of devastation. Tyler was hands down the most amazing person this world had to offer. Just his smile alone could light up the darkest room. His family, friends and I will love and miss him dearly, he will remain forever in all of our hearts,” said Brooks in a statement.
BREAKING REPORT: 27-Year-Old High School Varsity Basketball Coach Tyler Edwards “Dies Unexpectedly” of Suspected Cardiac Arrest…
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— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) August 17, 2022
Alma College Athletics mourns the loss of recent alumni Tyler Edwards.
Edwards was a member of the Men's Basketball program for 4 years, also joining the coaching staff for 3 seasons.
Alma appreciates his impact as a student, athlete, and mentor pic.twitter.com/dltSwvUygp
— Alma College Scots (@AlmaScots) August 17, 2022
Another great one gone. Tyler was a stand up man that only saw the best in people. Growing up he played an instrumental role to my love for basketball. To the Edwards family, you all have held a special place in my heart since childhood. I grieve with and for you. pic.twitter.com/UdbioHkgvM
— Brett Pero (@Brett_Pero8) August 16, 2022
News 8 reported:
Kevin Gamble Jr., his assistant coach at Comstock Park High School and close friend, said the school held a memorial Monday night.
“He was just the light in the room for everybody. He took care of those kids. He just loved them so much and he wanted to see them do the best. He wanted to see them succeed,” Gamble Jr. said.
Edwards was from Flint and graduated from Swartz Creek High School before playing basketball for Alma College, where he ended up working as an assistant coach.
Sam Hargraves was Alma’s head coach at the time and hired Edwards as his assistant.
Lyndsey Nikodemski and Nick LoMonaco were among a group of friends who gathered to share stories of the impact Edwards made.
“Ty made everyone feel special whether it was a teammate, his own coach, all of his kids. Everyone was special to Ty and you can’t say that about a lot of people,” Nikodemski said.
“He has like 500 best friends and you could meet him one time and you’ll leave having the most positive outlook on life. He was never negative. He was always positive,” LoMonaco said.
WZZM 13 aired this video report:
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