Francis Perron, a 25 year-old defensive tackle on the Gee-Gees football team, has passed away, confirmed the University of Ottawa’s varsity athletics department in an email. Francis passed away in his sleep. The death is stunning.
Devastating to a grieving family, devastating to so many friends and to a brotherhood of teammates, who somehow, some way have to look beyond a tragedy that can never be properly explained. There will be sorrow, there will be tears. Perron was more than just a football player. Within the framework of a college football team, he was such a bright light, a shining star with a zest for life and a drive to succeed — the kind of guy you never have enough of.
“A bright, passionate, and caring person, Francis poured himself into his craft as a player and his academic pursuit of becoming an engineer. In the classroom, he was as big of a star as on the field, becoming a multiple-time U Sports Academic All-Canadian while studying Mechanical Engineering,” said Fremont in a statement on Sunday.
“We are devastated by the tragic news of Francis’ passing,” said Sue Hylland, director of varsity athletics for the University of Ottawa. “Francis exemplified everything it means to be a Gee-Gees student-athlete and representative of our sports community at University of Ottawa. We have ensured that our football program, as well as all Gee-Gees athletes and staff have support resources available to them throughout this difficult time.”
“Francis’ memory will live on through a vast network of loving family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched,” Fremont added. “On behalf of the University of Ottawa, I offer my condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. The thoughts of all members of our community are with you. I would also like to thank our colleagues at the University of Toronto for their steadfast support during this tragic event.”
“We are very grateful for the therapy staff, first responders, nurses, doctors, and everyone on-site at the University of Toronto that did absolutely everything they could to help Francis. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Francis’ loved ones, teammates, and everyone he touched,” said Hylland.
No cause of death has been made public at this time. University of Ottawa President and Vice-Chancellor Jacques Fremont issued a statement on behalf of the university. In the statement, Fremont spoke of Perron’s impact as an athlete and a student.
Even though no cause of death was made public, University of Ottawa mandated vaccines as mandatory on 10 August which we’re sure its just a coincidence. It is completely normal for young healthy athletes to just randomly die at home in their sleep.
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