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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 charmaine williams, tampa on 09/24 at 04:19 PM
I have very deep empathy for the family and I dont know how it feels to lose a child but I can imagine that you feel lost My prayers are with his family and I wish I could take the pain away trust in god he will help you through this time my blessings be bestowed unto you and your family
Posted by alyce kushner, tampa on 09/24 at 04:19 PM
matt and Melissa,
We are so sorry for your loss. Words can not express how sorry we are. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alyce, David, Seth, Micah and Brett Kushner
Posted by Betty Fisher, Tampa on 09/24 at 04:14 PM
Sincere sympathy. Prayers are with you in this your time of need.
Posted by Michael, Winnipeg, MB,Can on 09/24 at 04:09 PM
We will miss him
Posted by Bud Hanson, Indian Trail, NC on 09/24 at 04:01 PM
Our prayers are with the Bryant Family. Matthew is with GOD now. We are very sorry for your loss.
The Hanson Family
Posted by Monica Mason, Tampa on 09/24 at 03:55 PM
As a parent, I can’t imagine the loss of a child. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the entire Bryant Family.
Posted by Belinda Blanton, Tampa on 09/24 at 03:52 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during this tragic time. My prayers are with your family.
Posted by Deborah B., Tampa, FL on 09/24 at 03:51 PM
oh how incredibly sad :(
Mr Bryant, you and your family will be in my prayers. There’s no easy way to deal with the death of such a young child, and so suddenly :(:(:(
Posted by M Miller, Tampa, FL on 09/24 at 03:46 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. There is no greater loss than a child. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless.
Posted by Jim Pieschel, Rockford, Illinois on 09/24 at 03:42 PM
I am so very sorry to read of Matthew’s passing. My family too has been unfortunately touched with the passing of young children. We are all praying for the Bryant family.
Posted by Matthew Henrickson, http://www.fantasyfootballnstuff.com on 09/24 at 03:42 PM
That is such a horrible thing to happen, I am so sorry for matt and melissas loss. This I hope can bring the team to their aid for whatever they need
Posted by Lou Kaloger, Tampa on 09/24 at 03:41 PM
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by John Allen Kinley, Jacksonville,Fla on 09/24 at 03:39 PM
Dear Bryant Family,
So Sorry for your family’s loss,my family will be praying for you and yours.
Posted by RJ, Brandon on 09/24 at 03:28 PM
Wow, that is just awful. Prayers go out to him and his wife. Same thing happened to Trent Dilfer and Joe Jurevicious after playing in Tampa. Soory for your loss Matt. God Bless.
Posted by Bill, Gainesville, Florida on 09/24 at 03:26 PM
May the Lord be over Matt’s family in this time and season of sadness.
Posted by Angie, Tampa FL on 09/24 at 03:20 PM
I’m really sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Posted by mel, npr,fl on 09/24 at 03:18 PM
To the Bryant family,
i am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. please accept my sincerest condolences. my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Posted by Tony Kimpson, Riverview on 09/24 at 03:17 PM
I stopped and prayed for strength and comfort for the family as soon as I saw the breaking news on tbo.com and I’d ask that everyone to do the same. God gives no reason as to why or who He chooses to use but I am a firm believer that He only does things for the greater good for all of us though we may not understand. God will bless you Matt, and your family.
Posted by Brenda Weatherholtz, Lakeland on 09/24 at 03:17 PM
Matt Bryant You are in Our Thoughts and Prays And We are so Very Sorry for your loss.. Wow .. GOD BLESS YALL ..
Posted by Bill, TAMPA FL on 09/24 at 03:08 PM
To the BRYANT family
Sorry for your loss. May he rest in piece and and condolences to your intire family.
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Posted by J.W. Pope, Mulberry on 09/24 at 04:26 PM
Our prayers are with you and your family