Ryse Williams, Redondo Union High basketball star and Loyola Marymount commit, dies of cancer a day before graduationRedondo High boys basketball standout Ryse Williams, the 2017 Bay League Most Valuable Player who was headed to Loyola Marymount in the fall, died early Thursday morning at age 18.Williamsโ coach at Redondo last season, Victor Martin, sa- Williams was set to graduate from Redondo Union on Friday and had committed to play basketball at Loyola Marymount University in the fall.
- R.I.P to my brother Ryse Williams๐๐ฝ๐ช I know you in a better place now and I got an angel looking out for me๐ผ๐ฝ #LongLiveRyse ๐
https://twitter.com/WorldWarZ__/status/877958136274931712
— Zafir Williams (@WorldWarZ__)Thu, Jun 22 2017 18:35:06 - Words fail at a time like this. The loss of our own Ryse is too hard to fathom. A day before graduation no less. This is heartbreaking. Pray
https://twitter.com/RUHS12thMan/status/877939546343657472
— SeaHawks 12th Man (@RUHS12thMan)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:21:13 - LMU Athletics is saddened by the news of the sudden passing of incoming men's basketball player Ryse Williams. http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062217aab.html โฆ
https://twitter.com/LMULions/status/878008053030805505
— LMULions (@LMULions)Thu, Jun 22 2017 21:53:27 - Candlelight vigil for Ryse at Dominguez Hills Village basketball courts at 8 PM. The village is off of Central and Victoria by CSUDH
https://twitter.com/RUHSAthletics/status/878028301469483008
— RUHS Athletics (@RUHSAthletics)Thu, Jun 22 2017 22:04:35 - It was tweeted out Thursday morning around 10 a.m. that multiple sources have said Redondo Union High School basketball player Ryse Williams has passed away.
Redondo Union G and LMU commit Ryse Williams passed away, per multiple sources. Absolutely devastating day for the SoCal hoops community. pic.twitter.com/46nX8rcSGChttps://twitter.com/FullTimeHoops1/status/877936441652723712
— Aaron Burgin (@FullTimeHoops1)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:08:53- As a father, I can't imagine outliving my son and daughter. That is a hurt that will never fade.
https://twitter.com/FullTimeHoops1/status/877940323762053121
— Aaron Burgin (@FullTimeHoops1)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:24:19 - If you don't do anything today, please say a prayer for the family (on and off the court) of Ryse Williams. Heartbreaking news.
https://twitter.com/FullTimeHoops1/status/877931909417807873
— Aaron Burgin (@FullTimeHoops1)Thu, Jun 22 2017 16:50:53 - And seriously. F*** CANCER.
https://twitter.com/FullTimeHoops1/status/877938919286779904
— Aaron Burgin (@FullTimeHoops1)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:18:44 - Elena Hernandez, a close friend, tweeted on Tuesday best wishes for the athlete's health.
- Everyone keep my Baby & Bestfriend Ryse in your prayers and pray God heals him entirely and brings him to full health again. ๐๐ผ๐ pic.twitter.com/N0Av6vAfIz
https://twitter.com/xoxoxo_elena/status/877374319457845248
— Elena Hernandez (@xoxoxo_elena)Wed, Jun 21 2017 03:55:13 - Because the school's graduation is tomorrow, plans to honor the student during the ceremony are in the works.
Already hearing, but cannot confirm, Ryse passed away from cancer. Redondo represent and honor Ryse Williams tomorrow at Graduation. @ruhs pic.twitter.com/iTBjIPG3KShttps://twitter.com/RUHS12thMan/status/877950462166683648
— SeaHawks 12th Man (@RUHS12thMan)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:57:40- Friends, coaches and other local sports teams took to twitter to share their grievances.
- I met Ryse as a freshman covering Redondo for the Daily Breeze. Great young man who blossomed into a great player. Terrible news https://twitter.com/FullTimeHoops1/status/877936441652723712 โฆ
https://twitter.com/evan_b/status/877939547601895424
— Evan Barnes (@evan_b)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:20:53 - Our sincere condolences to the Ryse Williams family. He was an amazing young man and student athlete at RUHS. We are all devastatedโน๏ธ
https://twitter.com/isalenesports/status/877952007708884993
— pete davis (@isalenesports)Thu, Jun 22 2017 18:10:44 - seeing the whole basketball team walk up crying really broke my heart. #resteasyRyse your smile will never be forgotten๐ผ๐พ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝ
https://twitter.com/knglexii/status/878028168191279104
— ๐ฅ (@knglexii)Thu, Jun 22 2017 21:51:03
Man cant believe it. Just a kid with promising future. Take moment to ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ #RIP #RyseWilliams ๐ข pic.twitter.com/xktFeciy0Xhttps://twitter.com/coachmiddlebrks/status/877942331147550720
— Coach Middlebrooksโขยฎ (@coachmiddlebrks)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:32:17- Wow. Rest In Peace to my little bro Ryse Williams man... I love you B.
https://twitter.com/MarcRodg1/status/877918476366602241
— Marc Rodgers (@MarcRodg1)Thu, Jun 22 2017 15:57:30 - Prayers to the family and friends of Ryse Williams from Redondo.
https://twitter.com/Basketball_LM/status/877942882237267968
— La Mirada Basketball (@Basketball_LM)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:34:29 - rest easy ryse! your in a better place now, keep ballin up in heaven and watch over๐ค๐ฝ love and prayers out to the williams family #ryseup
https://twitter.com/pettygirld/status/878027814464757760
— dalessss๐ (@pettygirld)Thu, Jun 22 2017 23:11:58 - Rip Ryse Williams Your LA's Angel it hurts that's your gone to soon the whole city touch prayers & condolences to your family๐๐ฝ
https://twitter.com/Hoopin_islife3/status/877951836178726912
— Feddy (@Hoopin_islife3)Thu, Jun 22 2017 18:10:03 - Our Prayers go out to @RUHSAthletics @RedondoUnion @lmuhoops & the family of Ryse Williams at the reported news of his tragic passing ๐
https://twitter.com/FCHSBBALL/status/877940933857116160
— FCHS Basketball (@FCHSBBALL)Thu, Jun 22 2017 17:26:44
Friends, local athletes share grievances for Redondo basketball player Ryse Williams
Redondo Union High School basketball player Ryse Williams has passed away, according to the schoolโs coach Victor Martin. Williams died after a brief battle with a rare form of cancer, Martin said.
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Ryse Williams, Redondo Union High basketball star and Loyola Marymount commit, dies of cancer a day before graduationRedondo High boys basketball standout Ryse Williams, the 2017 Bay League Most Valuable Player who was headed to Loyola Marymount in the fall, died early Thursday morning at age 18.Williamsโ coach at Redondo last season, Victor Martin, sa- Williams was set to graduate from Redondo Union on Friday and had committed to play basketball at Loyola Marymount University in the fall.
- It was tweeted out Thursday morning around 10 a.m. that multiple sources have said Redondo Union High School basketball player Ryse Williams has passed away.
- Elena Hernandez, a close friend, tweeted on Tuesday best wishes for the athlete's health.
- Because the school's graduation is tomorrow, plans to honor the student during the ceremony are in the works.
- Friends, coaches and other local sports teams took to twitter to share their grievances.
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