Stefan Noesen gets emotional after his friend's son dies in a car accident
Carolina Hurricanes winger Stefan Noesen recently took to Twitter to express his sorrow after learning of the tragic death of his friend's son.
"Life is short and wild sh*t happens at any given moment. Cherish your time with your loved ones, you just never know. Something terrible happened today to a really good friend. Please keep their family in your thoughts. And give your kids a big hug and kiss."
Noesen's heartfelt message referred to the death of Landon Bourque, a Heritage High School sophomore, who lost his life in a bicycle accident on the first day of school.
Frisco Independent School District (Frisco ISD) issued a statement expressing their grief over Bourque's passing. The school community mourned the loss of a beloved student.
NBC Dallas Reporter Larry Collins tweeted:
"Frisco ISD confirms that Heritage High School student Landon Bourque was struck and killed on his bicycle on the first day of school. Police say the driver stopped and rendered aid, but the 15-year-old died."
More about the accident that caused further grief to Hurricanes' winger Stefan Noesen
Landon was en route to his classes when the accident occurred at an intersection in the Dallas suburb. According to a statement released by the McKinney Police Department on Facebook, the collision occurred around 5:30 a.m.
The collision resulted in severe injuries to Landon. Despite the driver's prompt response and assistance, the injuries proved too grave, leading to the heartbreaking loss of the young teenager.
A statement from the school district reads:
"Landon was a beloved member of the campus community. His loss will be felt by the Coyote family, and our thoughts go out to the Bourque family and loved ones."
The memory of Landon will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those who knew him.