The news of athlete Cam Ward’s passing after a medical emergency has sent shockwaves through the Rossview community. Now, many are eager to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Join us as we investigate and shed light on the details of this heartbreaking loss.
Rossview Athlete Cam Ward Dies
A student-athlete from Rossview High School passed away on Friday night following a medical crisis. According to Rossview High School administrators, Cameryn “Cam” Ward passed away while playing basketball with friends and teammates due to a medical emergency.
While at the vigil, news outlets had the opportunity to talk with Cam’s mother and colleagues about his character both on and off the court.
Rossview High School student and basketball player Cam Ward died while playing basketball. He was 17 years old.
There is a candlelight vigil for Cam on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. in front of Rossview High School.https://t.co/r68CRCAr2E
— NewsChannel 5 (@NC5) March 30, 2024
Jessica Ward, Cam’s mother said, “As much as he played offense, he played defense. He didn’t believe in cheating the game; he gave it his all. Whether he won or lost, he gave it his all…his smile would light up the room. He didn’t mean a stranger. He always believed in love; he always believed in showing his light; he always believed in him.”
Cam’s buddy Jacob Edwards said, “We had a couple of songs we used to be singing like before the games like he’d sing a part and I’d sing apart so it’s kind of like…it’s rough. I lost the LeBron to my (Dwyane) Wade.”
The following statement was sent to RHS professors and staff by RHS Principal Dr. Meghen Sanders and was forwarded to news outlets:
“Good afternoon, RHS Faculty and Staff,
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share with you the news that Senior Cam Ward passed away Friday night. Cam was playing basketball with friends and teammates, and a medical emergency ended his life so unexpectedly. Cam was full of light and joy and was such a positive presence in our classrooms, on the court, and in our school community. I will miss his weekly visits when he would sneak up to the main office to get his favorite candy bar, Twix, from Mrs. Fields as she gave him a pre-game pep talk and then brought him back to me for some additional encouragement to play his best and DUNK more! 😊 We will miss seeing him in the hallways, with his teammates, talking basketball, and re-hashing who did what on the floor. He was and is an absolutely amazing young man who has a special place in so many hearts. He will be truly missed but will always be remembered – especially in the echoes of basketball games in our gymnasium and in the laughter of our hallways.
We want to wrap our arms around his mother, Jessica Ward, his teammates, Coach Jackson, and our assistant basketball coaches. The RHS Basketball Team will host a candlelight vigil tonight at 8 PM at the front of our school. On Monday, we will provide the following support for our students, faculty and staff:
- For faculty and staff, we will meet at 7 AM on Monday in the library for reflection and encouragement. This meeting is optional and will give us a space to come together and connect before we begin our day of supporting our students and each other.
- Students faculty and staff who need support should come to the library, which will have counselors and social workers ready to assist. They will be available all day to support our campus. If you need someone to supervise a class so that you can step out to the library, please contact the main office so we can send a sub.
- Our counselors will also be present throughout the building- guidance, library, Cam’s classes, hallways, etc. to support those in need.
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with funeral and medical costs.
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