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R.I.P. David Owen

Written by Zander Freund

20 comments

Aug 20 2008

Hey everyone,

I am very sorry to announce that Bleacher Report member David Owen tragically died last night.

A close friend of Bleacher Creature and World Football Community Leader Andrew McNair, David was known as “Mr. Liverpool” at the bar and coached field hockey and cricket.  He just joined Bleacher Report just a few weeks ago, writing five articles in his short lived tenure.

We don’t have all the details, but Andrew reports that David was feeling ill and went to the hospital, where he collapsed and died shortly afterwards.

I ask all of you to keep David’s memory in your thoughts and prayers.  Make sure to read Andrew’s tribute to his fallen friend as well.

R.I.P. David Owen.

File Under: Community

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  1. Andrew McNair said on August 20, 2008 10:55 pm

    Thanks Z.

    Appreciate the gesture.

  2. Michael Griffin said on August 20, 2008 11:32 pm

    Shocking news here, I was only reading his latest Cricket article yesterday. Kind of wake up call we all need in life eh?

    R.I.P

  3. Bryan said on August 20, 2008 11:52 pm

    Terrible loss…

    This is a sad day for BR.

    Bryan

  4. Trey Bradley said on August 21, 2008 12:42 am

    I may be mistaken but I believe this is the first time our community has been confronted with a situation like this. Very tough. Our condolences to David’s family and loved ones, and thank you for the tribute Andrew.

  5. Joe W. said on August 21, 2008 2:55 am

    R.I.P

  6. Erick Blasco said on August 21, 2008 3:02 am

    Wow…way too young to pass. RIP David, my condolences to your friends, family, and loved ones.

  7. Lisa Horne said on August 21, 2008 3:48 am

    My deepest condolences to his family.

  8. Ben said on August 21, 2008 4:17 am

    R.I.P…really makes you think. My condolences to all who knew you.

  9. L.J. Burgess said on August 21, 2008 4:44 am

    I must make it a point to read his work now…maybe we all should.

    It’s the least we can do.

  10. Ashutosh D said on August 21, 2008 5:48 am

    This is a nice gesture, Zander.
    So young…I cannot believe it… :(
    My condolences to David’s family and close friends. Really sorry for your loss Andrew.

  11. mark andrew said on August 21, 2008 4:41 pm

    This is terrible news ,

    From a United fan to a Liverpool fan , we may curse each others teams , but this is no time for team rivalries , Rest In Peace David Owen , Condolences to his family friends and Andrew Mcnair .

  12. Lew Wright said on August 21, 2008 8:35 pm

    A man can be judged in passing by the friends he leaves behind. Truly David Owen was unquestionably a good man. Wish I knew him personally.

    To David’s family and close friends, may God bless and keep you always.

    Lew

  13. Curly Morris said on August 22, 2008 2:23 am

    So sad to hear this. Life is indeed fleeting. RIP

  14. Salaar Shamsi said on August 22, 2008 10:39 am

    A fine testament. David Owen was a great man, I had the fortune of having the opportunity to discuss hockey with him and he turned out be quite a “full of life” character. My condolences to David’s Family and Friends.

  15. Sang Nguyen said on August 22, 2008 12:31 pm

    As a fairweather BR writer at best, I didn’t really know David but anyone who passes away is a time to mourn. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

  16. Efrem Owens said on August 22, 2008 6:22 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this young man.

    Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Isaiah 57:2

    RIP David

  17. Ron Glover said on August 22, 2008 9:03 pm

    My heartfelt condolences are extended to his family.

  18. A.J. Martelli said on August 23, 2008 4:43 am

    This is so sad. I’m sorry to hear this news. My condolences to all who knew David, we lost one of our own writers. May God grant him eternal life, and may he Rest in Peace.

  19. John LoGiudice said on August 25, 2008 12:34 am

    Yes. Very sorry to hear that. Condolences to his family and fans…”You’ll Never Walk Alone.” to David… Go Reds!

  20. yungCaucasoid said on August 25, 2008 1:02 pm

    RIP, yungDavid, you did it like it was supposed to done…

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