Just gonna be a bit honest and vulnerable here.
I mean, I didn’t know Ty nor Aaron at all. And because of that, there’s a small part of me that feels out of place mourning them in the fashion of this tribute. It’s a small feeling like, I didn’t know them so I don’t deserve to be part of something that’s supposed to be solemn and sacred in memory of the light they left behind in our University of Utah community.
But, when I consider these tragedies, I feel genuine sorrow and heartbreak for their families. I am so hurt for their families.
The tribute was beautiful. I did feel sadness and, oddly, hope and life when the band lined up in a 22 formation and Ty and Aaron’s teammates ran onto the field. Whatever emotion I was able to put out into the universe being a part of a community’s gesture for these young men who were taken far too soon, I hope it just found a way to connect with their families; and soul to soul, heart to heart, bring them some peace, comfort and hope.
TCU @ 
Utah 
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