A talented athlete from Kentucky died tragically after collapsing during training.
James 'Wes' Phillipe, 15, hit the ground while on Monday at the Meeece Middle School in Somerset in Somerset and sent his coaches and teammates in a panic.
The first -year high school student was immediately brought to the regional hospital of Lake Cumberland – 2.5 miles from high school – after his unexpected collapse.
He was later transferred to the University of Kentucky Medical Center, where he died on Tuesday around 1:15 am, according to the office of the Fayette County coroner.
The cause of death of the gifted teenager is awaiting autopsy results, but his family claimed that the teenager suffered a cardiac event, Wymt reported.
His mother, Marissa Handley, has since placed an emotional tribute to her son on social media.
“This is not a message that I would ever think I should make,” Handley wrote.
'I know that so many people loved Wes because he was such a special child. He was a great son and I loved God every second so I was his mother. '
James 'Wes' Phillipe, 15, suddenly collapsed while on Monday during the track training at the Meeece Middle School in Somerset, and sent his coaches and teammates in panic about the Teenage State
“He struggled all day. Run the 5K at night … As if he wasn't even tired, “said Jim Phillippe, Wes' grandfather, and added Wymt that his grandson 'often participated in 5K events in the area'
Friends and family of the teenager have also expressed themselves in memory of their loved ones.
“He struggled all day. Run the 5K at night … As if he wasn't even tired, “said Jim Phillippe, Wes 'grandfather, and added Wymt that his grandson' often participated in 5K events in the area. '
In addition to Track and Field, the Somerset High School student was also a high school wrestler, according to his death advertisement.
The Multisportatleet was also tirelessly dedicated to his education, according to his death advertisement. He will be remembered by his 'youthful Spirit' and 'Love for Adventure'.
“His youthful spirit was characterized by a love for adventure and a passion for sport. He flourished in wrestling and running, often participating in local 5K events, in which he embraced challenges, both on and outside the field, “is his death advertisement.
After the unforeseen death of Phillippe, Somerset Independent Schools superintendent Kyle Lively issued a statement on behalf of the entire district.
'It is with heavy hearts that we mourn for the loss of one of our own. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends during this difficult time, “wrote lively.
In addition to track and field, the Somerset High School -student was also a high school wrestler, according to his death notice
The Multisportatleet was also tirelessly dedicated to his education, according to his death advertisement. He will be remembered by his 'youthful Spirit' and 'Love for Adventure'
After the unforeseen death of Phillippe, Somerset Independent Schools superintendent Kyle Lively issued a statement on behalf of the entire district
“As a school community we stand together to support each other and to honor the memory of a student who will always be part of the Somerset family.”
The teenager was also tirelessly dedicated to his education, according to his death notice. He will be remembered by his 'youthful Spirit' and 'Love for Adventure'.
Phillipe's funeral will be held on Saturday.
High school tragedy happened only a few days after another athlete in high school, Espoir Missite, 16, died after a medical emergency near his school.
Missite was found on a path near Maple Grove Senior High School in the suburb of Minneapolis of Maple Grove, Minnesota on 25 February.
He was later transported to the hospital, where he died – according to a press release from the Maple Grove Police Department.
Espoir Missite, 16, died of cardiac arrest last month after a job for job
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the Missite family to cover funeral costs – where they have collected more than $ 21,000 so far.
Missite's funeral took place last Tuesday, according to the page.
“His lively spirit and passion for science, sports and life influenced everyone he encountered, and his absence is deeply felt by everyone,” read the page.
The page says he died after a cardiac arrest after the track practice.
