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TAMPA - Bucs place kicker Matt Bryant’s infant son Matthew Tryson died Wednesday, Bucs coach Jon Gruden announced following the team’s practice.
“We’ve lost a member of our family,’’ Gruden said. “I don’t have many details on it. We just ask that Bucs fans keep Matt and his family in their prayers at this time.’‘
Tryson was born in June. Gruden said that as far as he knew, the child “just didn’t wake up this morning.’‘
The team knelt in prayer at the end of the workout Wednesday.
“It’s a horrible tragedy,’’ Gruden said. “This really puts things in perspective.’‘
According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Debbie Carter, deputies responded to Bryant’s home at 7:33 a.m. Wednesday. The sheriff’s office is conducting a death investigation.
“It doesn’t appear to be suspicious,” Carter said of the 3-month-old’s death.
Carter said Bryant’s wife, Melissa, was getting the couple’s six children ready for school and when she went to wake up the 3-month-old, he did not respond.
“Like everyone, the news of Matt and Melissa Bryant’s son Tryson hit me hard today,’’ Bucs punter Josh Bidwell said in a statement issued by the team. “Having kids of my own I couldn’t imagine the pain that is associated with such a terrible loss. The entire extended Buccaneers family will be there for the Bryants in every way possible to help them during this difficult time. We hope that everyone keeps them in their thoughts and prayers.”
Gruden said he was uncertain whether the tragedy would keep Bryant from kicking in this week’s game against the Packers.
Bucs officials said information regarding donations or expressions of sympathy will be announced as soon as arrangements have been made.
The team also issued a statement from General Manager Bruce Allen: “The entire Buccaneer family is deeply saddened by this tragedy. The Bryants have been an inspiration to our entire community through their commitment to their family and their exhaustive efforts working with children and those in need in the Bay area. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt and Melissa during this difficult time.’‘
—ROY CUMMINGS and RAYMOND REYES
Posted by mary c eisler, on 09/24 at 06:12 PM
debbie kleinert, your comments are not necessary. It’s not about the game at this time and your comment was totally uncalled for and RUDE.
My prayers are with the family.
Posted by Erik, Chester,Pa on 09/24 at 06:10 PM
To Matt Bryant and family. I lost my infant son 4 yrs ago. I think of him everyday. My thoughts and prayers go to you. Lean on your faith and you will be comforted and strengthened. GOD is with you and your family and so are ALL the Bucs fans. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by debbie kleinert, on 09/24 at 05:59 PM
gruden you dont know if he can kick threw this tradegy????????
Posted by Mark Bertone, Cleveland,Ohio on 09/24 at 05:58 PM
My heart also goes out to the Bryant family. Just read about it and felt horrible for them. I have a 2 year old and never could imagine the pain they must be feeling. God Bless them all.
MB
Posted by Chris, Plant City on 09/24 at 05:52 PM
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I lost my only child (son-18) less than a year ago. It’s hard. Keep your Faith.
Posted by Joseph Arnold, Tampa on 09/24 at 05:52 PM
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Posted by kevin r jack, Dunedin,Florida on 09/24 at 05:52 PM
We never know when something tragic like this going to happen.We are expecting our second child any day now, I still wake up to make sure my first is breathing,we feel for the Bryant family. God Bless.
Marianne,
Kevin,
Keenan(20months)
Posted by Lauretta Vaclavik, Tampa, Florida on 09/24 at 05:50 PM
Our thougts and prayers are with the family and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers family. There are not enough words to express the loss of a loved one.
Our condolences to the family.
Lauretta & Steve
Posted by Suzanne, St Petersburg, FL on 09/24 at 05:42 PM
To the Bryant Family…....May God Comfort you and give you Peace and Strength to get through this most difficult time. I lost a son and know the pain and suffering you are going through. God Bless you all…........
Posted by Charles Peck, Valrico on 09/24 at 05:42 PM
There is nothing worse than losing your child. May God give you comfort. We lost our first grandchild to SIDS. She would be 15 this year. The pain never goes away, you just have to trust in God and beware of vaccines.
Posted by Dave T, Bradenton, FL on 09/24 at 05:42 PM
to Mr. and Mrs. Bryant,
I am not very wise, but I do know that now is the time to let your kids help support you. Kids have such a way for coping, and being able to handle things. They cannot do the really tough stuff, but the hugs and kisses they can give you can get you through anything. Our prayers go out to you and your family. sincerely, the Turner Family
Posted by Carol, Belleair Bluffs FL on 09/24 at 05:37 PM
My heart goes out to the Bryant family. Please know that the thoughts and prayers of all Bucs fans are with you. May we all take an extra moment to hug our kids tonight.
Posted by GARY SCHUMACHER, on 09/24 at 05:21 PM
i know what they are going thru. i went thru it. keep your family close. to keep you from going crazy, working part time at first helps alot.
Posted by Melissa, WV on 09/24 at 05:21 PM
To the Bryant Family~
I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength during this difficult time. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Denise Castill, Tampa, FL on 09/24 at 05:16 PM
No one really knows why these things happen. What I do know is that when you are blessed and given an angel, always will that angel stay.
My deepest sympathy to the Bryant family. God be with you all.
Posted by joe, Tampa on 09/24 at 05:13 PM
So, so sorry for your loss.
Posted by Hardhat0038, on 09/24 at 05:12 PM
Oh my god, how absolutely horrible. I have kids of my own and I think I would go insane if anything happened to them. God Bless You, Matt and Melissa, may the Lord be with you.
Posted by Jeff & Lori Cole, Brandon on 09/24 at 05:05 PM
We were blessed with only one child, and there is not a day that goes by that somewhere in the back of my mind a tragic thought rears up about the potential of losing him…he is 5 and is healthy, but we do not choose the time or place of our passing, and I can only imagine the horrible pain the Bryant family is experiencing, and it breaks my heart…please accept our heartfelt condolences at your loss, and know that our entire community grieves for you and yours…
Posted by SANDY FERNANDEZ, RIVERVIEW,FL on 09/24 at 05:04 PM
I have said a prayer for you and your family Matt,God must’ve had a reason to call him home,be assured he is sitting at the table right next to God.Doesn’t mean it hurts any less and i for 1 understand.Stay the course,take care of your family and may God bless you.All fans and Bucs are with you and your wife and most important,your other children as well.
May God bless you all…
Posted by BigBucFan, Sarasota on 09/24 at 05:01 PM
Sorry for your loss, Matt. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Posted by Cathy Thornhill, Valrico on 09/24 at 04:47 PM
Matt and Melissa,
Having lost my 5 year old daughter 4 years ago, I know there is nothing more tragic or heartbreaking than losing a child. The thoughts and prayers of my son and I are with you and your entire family and the entire Buccaneer family. We can attest, words cannot describe the pain you are suffering now, but know and try to trust that God will see you all through. As it says on my daughter’s gravestone, children are budded on earth to bloom in heaven.
God Bless…
Posted by bobbyd, Tampa on 09/24 at 04:41 PM
I’m not sure there is anything more tragic than losing a child. Our thoughts are with Matt and his family. We pray they find some sense of peace and comfort in the face of this horrible tragedy.
Posted by Christensen Family, Layton Utah on 09/24 at 04:33 PM
Condolences to Matt and his family, you and your family will be in our prayers
Posted by Michael Harris, Oldsmar, FL on 09/24 at 04:30 PM
<b>What can be more horrible than losing a child? It puts everything in perspective. My deepest, most heartfelt condolences the the Bryant family.</b>
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Posted by linda sue hammons, on 09/24 at 06:18 PM
I lost my 24 yr old son to cancer in 2004—losing a child is the worst thing that can happen to any parent. My thoughts are with you.