A talented Kentucky athlete tragically died after collapsing during track training.
Phillipe, 15, James’ Wes, 15, touched the ground during the practice of the track at Meece Middle School to Somerset on Monday, sending his coaches and his teammates in panic.
The first year of the school was immediately emergency to the regional hospital of Lake Cumberland – 2.5 miles from the college – after its unexpected collapse.
He was then transferred to the medical center of the University of Kentucky, where he died on Tuesday around 1:15 am, according to the Coroner office of the County of Fayette.
The cause of death of the gifted adolescent is autopsy pending, however, his family said that the teenager had undergone a heart event, Wymt reported.
Her mother, Marissa Handley, has since published an emotional tribute to her son on social networks.
“This is not an article I think I should do,” wrote Handley.
“I know that so many people liked Wes because he was such a special child. He was a wonderful son and I liked every second of God allowing me to be his mom.
James ‘Wes’ Phillipe, 15, suddenly collapsed during the practice of the track at the Meece Middle School to Somerset on Monday, sending his coaches and his teammates in panic on the state of the teenager
“He fought all day. Run the 5k at night … as if it were not even tired, ‘Jim Phillippe, the grandfather of Wes, told Wymt, adding that his grandson’ ‘was often in competition in 5K events in the region “
The friends and family of the teenager also spoke to the memory of their beloved.
“He fought all day. Run the 5k at night … as if it were not even tired, ‘Jim Phillippe, the grandfather of Wes, told Wymt, adding that his grandson’ ‘was often in competition in 5K events in the region. “”
In addition to athletics, the student of the Somerset High School was also a high school wrestler, according to his British.
The multi-sport athlete has also been tirelessly in his education, according to his Billology. We will remember him “his young mind” and “love for adventure”.
“Her young mind was characterized by a love for adventure and a passion for sport. He prospered in the fight and running, often participating in local events 5K, embracing the challenges on and off the field, ”says his necrology.
After the unforeseen death of Phillippe, the superintendent of the independent schools of Somerset, Kyle Lively, published a statement in the name of the entire district.
“It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of one of ours. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with family and friends during this difficult period, ”wrote Lively.
In addition to athletics, the student of the Somerset High School was also a high school wrestler, according to his Billology
The multi-sport athlete has also been tirelessly in his education, according to his Billology. He will remember his “young spirit” and “love for adventure”
After the unforeseen death of Phillippe, the superintendent of the independent schools of Somerset, Kyle Lively, published a statement in the name of the entire district
“As a school community, we hold together to support each other and honor the memory of a student who will always be part of the Somerset family.”
The adolescent was also tirelessly in his education, according to his Billology. He will remain in the memories of his “young spirit” and “love for adventure”.
Phillipe’s funeral will be held on Saturday.
The high school tragedy occurred just a few days after another high school track athlete, Espoir Missite, 16, died after a medical emergency near her school.
Missite was found on a path near Maple Grove Senior High School in the suburbs of Minneapolis in Maple Grove, Minnesota, on February 25.
He was then transported to the hospital, where he died – according to a press release from the Maple Grove police service.
Hope Missite, 16, died last month after a cardiac arrest after a track practice
A GoFundme page has been created to support the Missite family to cover funeral costs – where they have collected more than $ 21,000 so far.
Missite funerals took place last Tuesday, according to the page.
“His living spirit and his passion for science, sport and life had an impact on all those he met, and his absence is deeply felt by all,” said the page.
The page indicates that he died after suffering a cardiac arrest after the track.