Condolences To The Bryants

[Smiling Assassin27]

Buccaneers kicker Bryant's infant son passes away

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By Pat Yasinskas
ESPN.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- The infant son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant died Wednesday morning, coach Jon Gruden said.

Matthew Tryson Bryant apparently died in his sleep, Gruden said. The coach said he did not know any further details. The child was born June 16.

"We're shocked and very saddened by this," Gruden said.

Gruden said he was unsure if Bryant will play in Sunday's game against Green Bay, and that the situation would be addressed later in the week.

"The entire Buccaneer family is deeply saddened by this tragedy. The Bryants have been an inspiration to our entire community through their commitment to their family and their exhaustive efforts working with children and those in need in the Bay area," Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt and Melissa during this difficult time.''

[bfoflcommish]

ugh R.I.P.

A parent should never out live thier child/ren

[Rock Chalk]

Losing a parent is one thing. Losing a child, no, dont ask the guy to play this week. That's someone no one should ever have to do.

[crawdad]

Tragic, I can only imagine how the parents feel.

[Bronx33]

Ohhh i hate stuff like this since kids are one of my soft spots it can't be easy losing a child how they will deal with this i will never know all i can say is ( my prayers are with you and your family)

[Bladerunner]

As a new parent, hearing about infant deaths really hits home. I can hardly imagine the loss they must be feeling.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Dude.... I can't even imagine.

[crowebomber]

Condolences. Reminds me not to take things for granted. Going home to hug my kid.

[Los Broncos]

I can even start to think how much pain the parents are going through.

I worked in a hospital for a short time in the infant wing.

That was tough knowing you have a son and he could be in there.

[Tombstone RJ]

What a tragedy. I forget the clinical name for babys who die in their sleep, but I can't believe there is anything more traumatic for a parent to go through. Absolutely shocking.

[Merlin]

It is easier to watch your body being ripped to parts than to watch your child pass on, especially a young child.

[Merlin]

What a tragedy. I forget the clinical name for babys who die in their sleep, but I can't believe there is anything more traumatic for a parent to go through. Absolutely shocking.
I think the common term is "crib death"

[Dr. Broncenstein]

What a tragedy. I forget the clinical name for babys who die in their sleep, but I can't believe there is anything more traumatic for a parent to go through. Absolutely shocking.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS.

[rugbythug]

My worst nightmare. My daughter is 9 months and I had a hard time relaxing when she was itty bitty.

[Kaylore]

That's really terrible. I'm sorry for him and his family.

[Ironlung]

This is terrible. I couldn't imagine losing my little guy. All of us who have healthy kids be thankful.

[Ironlung]

My worst nightmare. My daughter is 9 months and I had a hard time relaxing when she was itty bitty.

I know what you mean. My son is 2 now, but when he was brand new I would go in his room several times a night and make sure he was breathing. All the deaths from SIDS that I've heard about had me paranoid as hell.

[bpc]

man, my fiance and I were freaked out about SIDS when lil Colton couldn't really move around and babies are swaddled a lot.

It's the ultimate catch 22. They either wake you from making noise in the middle of the night or you wake yourself up when they aren't making a peep.

All of this info is just heartbreaking. I can't imagine 3 month's into a childs life and losing them. RIP lil Mathew.

[dbfan4life]

My worst nightmare. My daughter is 9 months and I had a hard time relaxing when she was itty bitty.

Went through the same thing with my kiddos. Terrible to hear about the Bryant's loss.

[Broncos4Life]

My worst nightmare. My daughter is 9 months and I had a hard time relaxing when she was itty bitty.

Me too. Mine is 16 months now, but when she was smaller I would check on her a bunch of times every night.

[illbroncsfn]

terrible tragedy- thoughts and prayers out to the Bryant family.

[theAPAOps5]

As a new parent, hearing about infant deaths really hits home. I can hardly imagine the loss they must be feeling.

Man its my biggest fear with my baby girl. So we bought this thing called an Anglecare baby Monitor. It comes with a motion sensor that senses when the baby stops breathing for 20 seconds and sets off an alarm that alerts the parents and wakes the baby. It helps me sleep when I can.

But to wake up and find my girl dead would be absolutely devastating. My prayers are with that family.

[Los Broncos]

Man, I was thinking more about this.

When I was a painter back when and worked in the sick baby ward doing some re-paints.

I would have to excuse myself at times because I would break down in tears seeing sick babies.

I just never thought I could touched that way, just my two cents.

[watermock]

Try visiting a hospice.

[BlaK-Argentina]

This is terrible. Just yesterday I heard of the same thing happening to the baby of an argentinian TV cook named Maru Botana.

I hear this is pretty common... so sad.

[dreasher54]

so Sad. i couldnt even imagine

[theAPAOps5]

This is terrible. Just yesterday I heard of the same thing happening to the baby of an argentinian TV cook named Maru Botana.

I hear this is pretty common... so sad.

Its called SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. And its every parents worse fear and nightmare. They used to think babies should sleep on their stomach but they found by having them sleep on their backs it reduced cases by 40%

[gunns]

The most perfect human beings, a little person who can make anyone smile...or cry. They carry all our hopes and dreams...how tragic and devastating for the Bryants. Regardless of how many children they have or don't have it's such an empty hole their family. My prayers are with those parents.

[theAPAOps5]

The most perfect human beings, a little person who can make anyone smile...or cry. They carry all our hopes and dreams...how tragic and devastating for the Bryants. Regardless of how many children they have or don't have it's such an empty hole their family. My prayers are with those parents.

I went upstairs and checked on Rory (my baby girl) I don't think I could go on losing her. Its amazing how much you love something so fast. That girl is my life.

[BMF Bronco]

How horrible for them, I couldn't even begin to imagine the heartache!

[Los Broncos]

Try visiting a hospice.

Probably not a good place either.

But it keeps things in perspective for me.

Once in a while I need a wake up call.

[ØrangeÇrush]

Buccaneers kicker Bryant's infant son passes away

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By Pat Yasinskas
ESPN.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- The infant son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant died Wednesday morning, coach Jon Gruden said.

Matthew Tryson Bryant apparently died in his sleep, Gruden said. The coach said he did not know any further details. The child was born June 16.

"We're shocked and very saddened by this," Gruden said.

Gruden said he was unsure if Bryant will play in Sunday's game against Green Bay, and that the situation would be addressed later in the week.

"The entire Buccaneer family is deeply saddened by this tragedy. The Bryants have been an inspiration to our entire community through their commitment to their family and their exhaustive efforts working with children and those in need in the Bay area," Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt and Melissa during this difficult time.''


I wish I had never clicked on this thread. My son was born on the 22nd, only six days after his...

[DB-Freak]

Try visiting a hospice.

I volunteered at couple of hospices for high school and university requirements for volunteer services. I don't know why I picked it when I was in high school. I was told I would be doing people a great favor.

And I don't know why I went back to it at the University level. They saw my resume and said they need help there so I couldn't really refuse.

You know god is a cruel mother****er sometimes. I tried to be rational and cool headed as possible, but it's hard for someone like me who is very empathetic and sympathetic.

[The MVPlaya]

My condolences...

[Vladimir]

RIP.

I hate to read about stuff like this. :(

[JCMElway]

Condolences to the Bryant family.......