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good evening I'm Mike Norris with tunin news tonight we bring you a tragic story from the world of high school football in Alabama Kaden Tellier a 16-year-old Junior at Morgan Academy in Selma has passed away following a severe injury sustained during a football game last Friday night the Young quarterback suffered a critical brain injury in the third quarter of his school's match against Southern Academy according to Brian Oliver the head master master of Morgan Academy Tellier was hurt following a tackle the severity of his condition became immediately apparent and he was quickly airlifted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital for emergency treatment sadly despite the best efforts of medical professionals tellier's family announced is passing through a heartfelt statement on social media they wrote our boy Kaden Tellier has met Jesus face to face we appreciate all of your prayers and we covet them for the hard days ahead the family's statement went on to highlight tellier's character describing him as someone who embodied kindness generosity and love in a final act of selflessness tellier's family has decided to donate his organs stating that lives will be saved through his passing the Morgan Academy Community is reeling from this devastating loss Headmaster Oliver described Tellier as a Shining Light in the school's Halls emphasizing the profound impact the young man had on those around him in response to this tragedy the school has canceled all sports activities for the coming week including the scheduled football game against will Cox Academy this incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with contact Sports particularly at the high school level it raises questions about safety protocols and the measures in place to protect young athletes from severe injuries as the community Mourns the loss of this promising young man there's been an outpouring of support for tellier's family and the Morgan Academy Community local schools sports teams and Community organizations have expressed their condolences and offered assistance during this difficult time the tragedy has also sparked discussions about the importance of comprehensive Medical Care and rapid response protocols at high school sporting events many are calling for increased safety measures and more rigorous training for coaching staff to handle potential emergencies on the field as we reflect on this heartbreaking event it's clear that Kaden tellier's Legacy will extend far beyond his years his final Act of organ donation will give others a chance at life embodying the Spirit of generosity that defined him for tun in news I'm Mike Norris our thoughts are with the Tellier family Morgan Academy and the entire Selma Community as they navigate this profound loss will continue to follow the story and bring you any updates on potential changes to high school football safety protocols in the wake of this tragedy [Music]