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Son's Plea: 'Don't take your own life'
8 Oct
Summary
- Son urged his mother not to commit suicide after his father's death.
- Late NFL player Jordan Devey died by suicide in July.
- A GoFundMe for Jordan Devey has raised over $178,000.
The widow of former NFL player Jordan Devey has shared a deeply emotional account of how their 11-year-old son, Cash, responded to his father's death by suicide in July. Linsey Devey recounted that her son, amidst his own devastation, urged her not to take her own life, displaying a profound strength and protective instinct.
Cash's words, "Mom, we can do this together. Don't take your own life," came shortly after learning of his father's passing. Linsey described her son as having "Jordan's heart," possessing the same kindness and spiritual fortitude as his father. The loss has been immense for the family, with Cash losing not only his father but also his best friend and mentor.
Jordan Devey, who played for six NFL teams between 2013 and 2020, died at the age of 38. His death was announced on July 23, which would have been his and Linsey's 15th wedding anniversary. A GoFundMe established in his memory has garnered over $178,000.
