Once a Giant, always a Giant. Athletes, celebrities, and former teammates took to social media on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after the Iowa state medical examiner's office confirmed the shocking death of 2011 Super Bowl champion Tyler Sash at age 27.
Sash, who played for the New York Giants for two seasons, was a free agent at the time of his death. However, his old teammates and fellow NFL champs — as well as his opponents — took to Twitter to mourn his passing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rest in Paradise to Super Bowl champion brother @tsash you left us too soon and you will be truly… https://t.co/ZWFTbK99P9
— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) September 8, 2015
My heart is broken, having to say good bye to a teammate, friend, and brother. Tyler Sash … https://t.co/L3AYKLjCSV pic.twitter.com/YvElGmHC3X
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) September 8, 2015
RIP @TSash I miss you and Love you bro. I hate it had to be this way…
— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) September 8, 2015
To my all dudes in the transition from the @NFL reach out to your former teammates…A text or call can make a difference.
— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) September 9, 2015
My prayers and condolences go out to @TSash family. This is heartbreaking. Feels like I am dreaming. I am literally hurting right now
— Antrel Rolle (@antrelrolle26) September 8, 2015
You always had my back bro and I always had yours. The coolest white boy on the planet. B.K.A WHITE… https://t.co/WNsgiWeMre
— Antrel Rolle (@antrelrolle26) September 8, 2015
RIP Tyler sash. Can't believe this news. Great guy pic.twitter.com/6nXVgj6G3i
— Osi Umenyiora (@OsiUmenyiora) September 8, 2015
Sad day man I don't even wanna believe it. RIP @TSash great Player, teammate & an even better person. Once a giant always a giant.
— Phillip Dillard (@Phil_Dillard) September 8, 2015
Man I can't believe your gone. My Brotha, my teammate and friend! The world will Neva forget what we did on that field. R.I.P Tyler sash #39
— Christian Hopkins (@cjh84_) September 9, 2015
Tyler Sash… Once a Giant always a Giant. RIP lil bro. Gone to soon…. My condolences to your family… pic.twitter.com/9yQ01iktrQ
— Derrick Ward (@derrickward32) September 8, 2015
#RIP To a former giant brother @tylersash your in my prayers brother
— Will Hill III (@WillThrill25) September 8, 2015
Rest easy Tyler Sash!
— Rudy Carpenter (@rudygcarp12) September 8, 2015
Wow RIP to former Iowa Hawkeye Tyler Sash! Though we were rivals on the field, always had great respect for him as a player! Sad to hear tht
— Dominic Alford (@Dom_Alford_OL) September 8, 2015
Ahhhhhh man!! We lost a brother today fellas!! GOD BLESS you fam…. Rip Tyler Sash!!!
— Justin Tryon (@JTryon30) September 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Tyler Sash. He was a great Hawkeye and a great Iowan.
— Chris Soules (@souleschris) September 9, 2015
We came up through the ranks together. High school camps, Big Ten Battles, and even a few match ups in the NFL … RIP Tyler Sash
— David Gilreath (@DavidGilreath18) September 8, 2015
RIP Tyler Sash. Definitely a tough pill to swallow. Say a prayer for the Sash family at this tough time. https://t.co/8Lbkws0IH5
— Justin Trattou (@Justin_Trattou) September 8, 2015
Love ya brother…your in a better place now…thanks for the great memories and friendship pic.twitter.com/QOXhyka54h
— Henry Hynoski (@HenryHynoski) September 8, 2015
Wow, R.I.P. To @TSash .. Another one gone to soon.. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sash family.
— Robert Golden (@R0bG0lden) September 8, 2015
So sad to hear about the death of Tyler sash. We became very close over the past few years.. wish we had more time .. RIP brother
— Mike Stud (@Mike_Stud) September 8, 2015
#HawkeyeNation lost a good one.. RIP @TSash
— Colin Cole (@ColinCole91) September 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Tyler Sash. You will not be forgotten. #Godbless #RestInPeace
— Jared Smith (@unhsmitty90) September 9, 2015
Wow I'm in shock to hear the news about Tyler Sash. In utter shock
— Keith Rivers (@rivers55) September 9, 2015
Authorities told reporters that an emergency call was made to his residence in his hometown of Oskaloosa, Iowa, early Tuesday. The autopsy will be completed on Wednesday. No foul play has been suspected.