Slain girl made a Honorary Husky (merged thread)

[ThisJustIn]

On New Year's Eve, 13-year old Shamoya McKenzie, a young girl with dreams that included UConn, WNBA and being a business major, was killed by a stray bullet. Family members reached out to the program, and they responded:

UConn officially made Shamoya McKenzie an honorary member of the UConn women's basketball program Friday, complete with a No. 30 jersey to match her number at Mount Vernon. A letter enclosed in a package ended with, "Once a Husky, Always a Husky."

 

[HuskyNan]

UConn women's basketball makes Shamoya McKenzie honorary team member

 

[NFHusky13]

On New Year's Eve, 13-year old Shamoya McKenzie, a young girl with dreams that included UConn, WNBA and being a business major, was killed by a stray bullet. Family members reached out to the program, and they responded:

UConn officially made Shamoya McKenzie an honorary member of the UConn women's basketball program Friday, complete with a No. 30 jersey to match her number at Mount Vernon. A letter enclosed in a package ended with, "Once a Husky, Always a Husky."

Here's the link:
UConn women's basketball makes Shamoya McKenzie honorary team member

 

[Kaizen]

What a touching award. Wish she rest in peace and pray for her family.

 

[StephStorrs]

This tugged at my heart and brought more than a tear to my eye. I wish the best for her family and pray that she rest in peace. The program is right: Once a Husky, Always a Husky.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

UConn women’s basketball makes slain high school player an honorary team member

No words for this one. Started very local.

 

[ctfjr]

Thanks for posting

 

[caramel]

Would be hard to believe there are not a lot of tears on the boneyard after reading this.Her family has my prayers.

 

[Huskee11]

Unbearably sad. Kudos to UConn for reaching out in such a respectful manner.

 

[Padutch5]

Would be hard to believe there are not a lot of tears on the boneyard after reading this.Her family has my prayers.

Yes there are many tears in Husky Land tonight. Also make me proud to once again see how thoughtful and classy UCONN Women's Basketball is.

 

[drweo]

Once more we see: It isnt all about winning. A compassionate gesture to help ease a family's pain. Rest in Peace.

 

[BroadwayVa]

On New Year's Eve, 13-year old Shamoya McKenzie, a young girl with dreams that included UConn, WNBA and being a business major, was killed by a stray bullet. Family members reached out to the program, and they responded:

UConn officially made Shamoya McKenzie an honorary member of the UConn women's basketball program Friday, complete with a No. 30 jersey to match her number at Mount Vernon. A letter enclosed in a package ended with, "Once a Husky, Always a Husky."

Every time I read something negative about Geno and or this team--it's things like this that keeps my smile going--but in this case tears of sadness and joy.

The only joy that would be better--had Shamoya McKenzie been alive to see it happen. God Bless Geno and
protect this family.

 

[eebmg]

They just caught the shooter. Hope this brings some peace and closure.

 

[eebmg]

Justice slow but sure

4 plead guilty after teen athlete killed by stray bullet

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Four men pleaded guilty Thursday to charges related to the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old girl who was riding home from basketball practice when she was struck by a stray bullet in 2016.

columbiabasinherald.com

 

[Kaizen]

Justice slow but sure

4 plead guilty after teen athlete killed by stray bullet

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Four men pleaded guilty Thursday to charges related to the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old girl who was riding home from basketball practice when she was struck by a stray bullet in 2016.

columbiabasinherald.com

Wow justice finally arrives after 12 years. How sad, otherwise Shamoya McKenzie may be a UConn juior now.

 

[MSGRET]

Wow justice finally arrives after 12 years. How sad, otherwise Shamoya McKenzie may be a UConn juior now.

Only 4 years, I also think that she would have been a senior in high school this year. It's a shame that she was killed. The perps should be all charged with murder as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Bama fan]

Every time I read something negative about Geno and or this team--it's things like this that keeps my smile going--but in this case tears of sadness and joy.

The only joy that would be better--had Shamoya McKenzie been alive to see it happen. God Bless Geno and
protect this family.

So true, and good to hear from @BroadwayVa.

 

[j66kicker]

So true, and good to hear from @BroadwayVa.

Yes, but Broadway’s post was made in 2017...

 

[Kaizen]

So true, and good to hear from @BroadwayVa.

Bama this is 3 years old post. How are you @BroadwayVa .

 

[Bama fan]

Bama this is 3 years old post. How are you @BroadwayVa .

Boy am I out of touch! Thanks, and I hope old B'way is still alive and kickin'.