TYLER SASH 1988-2015
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Hawkeyes lost a member of the family Tuesday when it was learned that former All-American Safety Tyler Sash had died. He was 27.
All Hawkeyes Publishers Pat Harty and Rob Howe wrote columns dedicated to the Oskaloosa, Iowa native. You can read those here:
HARTY: Hard to Think About Football on Sad & Tragic Day
HOWE: Tyler Sash Touched My Life
Thoughts and remembrances poured in across social media. We have listed many of them here and will continue to add to this rundown as more come in.
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— Tyler Sash (@TSash) August 27, 2015
Wow I am beyond taken back by hearing that you have passed away! Completely at a lost for words!… https://t.co/NdWHnAyrh3
— Jovon Johnson (@Mr_Consistent_2) September 8, 2015
Sad to hear that my #HAWKEYE brother Tyler Sash has pass away. Rest at ease my man. RIP #hawkeyenation
— Albert Young (@adotyoung) September 8, 2015
From the day we met all we talked about was making plays for Iowa and together we did. I’ll love you forever brother. pic.twitter.com/KpwsGEu1oE
— DJK (@DJKoulianos15) September 8, 2015
Damn man. You never know the demons someone else is facing. It’s a sad day when you lose a brother. R.I.P. Tyler Sash.
— Julian Vandervelde (@BatMandervelde) September 8, 2015
So difficult to wrap my head around this. You’ll always be my brother. RIP Tyler.
— Paki Tanielu O’Meara (@PakiOMeara25) September 8, 2015
Sad news for all of #HawkeyeNation. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sash family. You will be missed Tyler, but never forgotten…
— Andy Brodell (@AndyBrodell) September 8, 2015
We fought in many great battles together. Side by side. Don’t wish that upon anyone or any family. Beyond words. Always a Hawk. Rest easy
— Pat Angerer (@PAngererUSA) September 8, 2015
Sad to hear about a great Hawkeye passing today. RIP Tyler Sash
— Chad Greenway (@chadgreenway52) September 8, 2015
Putting rivalry week aside! Sad to hear that Tyler Sash passed away! Left this earth far too soon! Rest easy brother! #9
— Georges Niang (@GeorgesNiang20) September 8, 2015
Damn! Gone too soon @TSash. This one hurts
— Adam Gettis (@NotOnDuty__) September 8, 2015
So sad to hear about the Hawkeye great, Tyler Sash. Everyone please pray for Tyler’s family and friends.
— Mike Gesell (@mikegesell10) September 8, 2015
You were a true Hawkeye and a good friend Tyler Sash. You supported me and I did the same you won’t be forgotten brother
— Zach McCabe (@zacheryjmccabe) September 8, 2015
Loved playing with you Tyler. You brought so much love to the game. Honored to have had you in my life. Rest in peace my man.
— Ryan Donahue (@pkryan19) September 8, 2015
Saddened by the unexpected news… Sending prayers out the Sash family! RIP brother @TSash
— Broderick Binns (@B_Binns) September 8, 2015
Devastating news to hear about a great friend & teammate in Tyler Sash memories with us will live on forever you’re in a better place now.
— Shaun Pitbull Prater (@Shaun_Prater) September 8, 2015
Gridiron great rest easy bro I’m gonna miss you #gohawks #hawkeyes #hawkeyegreat https://t.co/UzDu31hyEF
— Marvin McNutt (@McNutt7wr) September 8, 2015
Sad day for Iowa fans & former Hawkeyes with the passing of Tyler Sash. RIP & prayers for his family. He was a competitor on the field.
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) September 8, 2015
RIP Tyler Sash you will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sash family.
— Bryan Bulaga (@BBulaga) September 8, 2015
Competed with & against @TSash for as long as I can remember. On and off the field a class guy, who wanted to help anyone he could. #RIP 9
— Austen Arnaud (@ADArnaud4) September 8, 2015
Prayers to the family of NFL and Iowa Alumni Tyler Sash as he has passed away at age 27.
— Merton Hanks (@MertonHanks36) September 8, 2015
RIP Tyler Sash. Iowan. Hawkeye. Giant. Champion. Human.
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) September 8, 2015
Just seeing reports of Tyler Sash’s death. One of those guys who was really easy to get close to. I am numb.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 8, 2015
HUGE loss to not just Hawkeye fans, but the entire state of Iowa. We’re all in this thing called life together. Prayers for the Sash family.
— Bret Culbertson (@BretCulbertson) September 8, 2015
Death is something we all know is tough to deal with…Rest Easy Sash
— Coach Rowell (@Coach_Rowell34) September 8, 2015
Saddened by the tragic news. Rest In Peace Tyler.
— Brandon Myers (@myersb83) 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
Sad news to hear of @TSash passing, he was a teammate growing up and a good friend. Someone that would always have your back.
— Jason Bohannon (@JBohannon12) September 8, 2015
I can't wrap my head around this. Way too soon brother We will miss you greatly T Sash! RIP buddy
— Andrew Brommer (@AndrewBrommer20) September 8, 2015
We are saddened by the untimely passing of former @HawkeyeFootball player Tyler Sash. We send our deepest condolences to the Sash family.
— Iowa Basketball (@IowaHoops) September 8, 2015
Hawkeye Nation has heavy hearts after the loss of @TSash. Sending our deepest condolences to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/EPUTlytM7o
— University of Iowa (@uiowa) September 8, 2015
Rhoads calls the death of former Iowa safety Tyler Sash tragic http://t.co/mb5AMspdzs
— Bobby La Gesse (@BobbyLaGesse) September 9, 2015
Shocked…Thoughts and prayers with Sash family. Great memories playing hoops together growing up. RIP brother #sash #9
— Matt Gatens (@mattga7ens) September 8, 2015
Terrible new about Tyler Sash… one hell of a player.
Rest in Peace
— Sam Richardson (@SBRichardson12) September 8, 2015
Some of my best memories came with T Sash running the point. We had so much fun hoopin and on the bus trips. I'll always remember it
— Jordan Printy (@JP2488) September 8, 2015
RIP TSash Gone way to soon! pic.twitter.com/R30tygvt9I
— abdul hodge (@Abdul_Hodge) September 9, 2015
Tyler was a great man, outstanding football player and above all, a great friend. He lived life with true passion. Rest in peace brother.
— Brandon Wegher (@B_Wegher) 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 T SASH
— Anthony Hitchens (@AnthonyHitchens) September 8, 2015
Sad day. Rest easy bro rest easy!
— Christian Kirksey (@chriskirksey20) September 8, 2015
Coach Hank's statement on the loss of one of our former players, @TSash #RIP pic.twitter.com/F84bWGROLQ
— Martin Brothers (@Martin_Bros_AAU) September 9, 2015
RIP Tyler slash #HawkeyeFamily
— 7/27 (@JH51_) September 9, 2015
Death is never easy. The closer it is the harder it gets. Tyler Sash was a brother. You won't be forgotten. Prayers for your family.
— Jarryd Cole (@Jarryd_Cole) September 8, 2015
RIP to a great Hawkeye. You will be missed by so many @TSash. Rest easy brother #hawk4life
— keenan davis (@keenan_davis6) September 8, 2015
Such a tragedy!!!
— Mitch king (@Mitchking47) September 8, 2015
Sad to hear the news of a Hawkeye brother leaving us so soon! Prays up for the Sash family! #RestEasy #9
— Brad Rogers (@CoachBradRogers) September 8, 2015
RIP CHAMP @TSash
— Rueben Randle (@RuebenRandle) 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
R.I.P. @TSash i am going miss you brother.
— Eric Herman (@Hermans_House) September 8, 2015
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