Denver Broncos React To Death Of WR Kenny McKinley
by John Bena on Sep 20, 2010 7:35 PM MDT
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PrintThe Denver Broncos are deeply saddened after being informed of the death of Kenny McKinley.
The organization has no additional information to share at this time other than the statements below by Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen and Head Coach Josh McDaniels.
Statement from Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen:
"Everyone with the Broncos is shocked and saddened by the loss of Kenny McKinley. He was part of the Broncos' family and will be greatly missed by our organization. My most heartfelt condolences go out to Kenny's family and friends."
Statement from Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels:
"Kenny had a promising future on the football field, but more importantly, he was a great teammate whose smile and personality could light up the room. This is a tragic loss for our football team, and his family is in all of our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
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This is a damn shame.
I have no words.
Rest in peace Kenny.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
all my prayers
go out to his child. This is so sudden and confusing, horrible and saddening. It’s just a freaking crime to lose such a bright, caring young man. His whole life before him, never to be realized, taken way too early from his friends and loved ones. It’s NOT RIGHT.
Sad, sad day to be a Bronco fan.
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
by broncosmontana on Sep 20, 2010 7:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Blessings to all the players and coaches
My heartfelt thanks go to all the players who ever wore the orange, or fought to do so. I wish we had another 40 roster spots, at least.
wow this is shocking
R.I.P kenny
1-15! TILL WE PROVE WE AINT!!!!!!
by Pmoreno95 on Sep 20, 2010 7:46 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
So tragic.
Kenny, we barely knew you. But you will be missed.
Rest in peace.
Another young life lost in Denver…it’s just not fair.
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Yes he did.
I remember that video. Always nice to see a player at ease in his house.
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R.I.P
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends
RIP
So, so sad to hear this news. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. :(
Rest in Peace. You will always be a Bronco.
My deepest condolences to his family.
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by Orange and Blue on Sep 20, 2010 8:15 PM MDT reply actions
Rest in peace, Kenny.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 20, 2010 8:15 PM MDT reply actions
Condolensces
to the McKinley family and the Broncos who were his Friends
Sad News
He will lead us from the Wilderness and then fade away when we are in the Promised Land.
Reid on twitter
’Don’t Know All The Details But RIP 2 My Dawg Kenny Mckinley. Def A #VeryHumblingMoment’
Very sad. Heart felt condolences to his family and friends.
Everyone has their own demons.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Martin Luther King Jr.
What a terrible tragedy. So sad to lose such a young talented man. My heart goes out to his family and teammates.
Come together as a team this weekend and play your hearts out for Kenny. It makes you remember how fragile and fleeting a life can be. Cherish the time you have with those around you because you never know when they will be taken from you.
RIP Kenny
Very sorry for him, his family, and friends.
My condolences to the family and friends. R.I.P Kenny...
May you find the peace in death you must have been unable to find in life.
I have not yet begun to procrastinate.
May God bless and keep you, Kenny. Our prayers are with you and your family.
I saw it on ESPN and prayed I was wrong. Such tragedy. Again.
Sad day for Broncos, but sadder still for the child.
I agree with BroncoMath101, this is definitely the time to cherish what you have, it can be gone in an instant. RIP, Kenny….
Sad
RIP Kenny
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by orange&blue_aussie on Sep 20, 2010 8:29 PM MDT reply actions
Sadnesss.......
My heart goes out to Kenny’s family, especially that child. No words describe….
-Harvey J. Neptune
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My Condolences
First time to post here after reading for a long time, but my thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny’s family, his friends, his teammates, and anyone close to him. Reading this made me think about how fragile life is and then made me immediately go and hug my little son.
Reminds us that there is more to life than football, but that football can be a great escape and place for comfort and bonding. I’m sure the Broncos family will come together even closer now.
NFL.com is reporting that several Broncos were at a fundraiser for the Darrent Williams Teen Center when they got the news
So tragic. Thoughts need to go out to his family and teammates,
Pat Bowlen is a classy guy as always
"It's a little bit of us against the world. It will be wonderful when I prove him right."
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So sad, RIP Kenny, and heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family
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"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
I am at a complete loss for words
Rest in Peace Kenny. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I am in complete shock right now
by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 20, 2010 8:41 PM MDT reply actions
Be at peace, Kenny
Such a tragedy for a promising young man. I hope his teammates on the Broncos are given grief counseling or some bereavement time to help them deal with this too.
I read on twitter
there will be grief counselors at dove valley tomorrow. The team will be at dove valley as a group tomorrow
by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 20, 2010 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Man, that's tough.
This is truly a shock. My thoughts and prayers go out to the McKinley family and the people who were close to him. RIP Kenny.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
It is so sad to see a young man go with
so much talent and from all accounts a great personality. I never saw him in person but from what I saw on TV and in pictures he always had a huge smile on his face. He always seemed like the was in a great mood and having a great time. The feeling of shock and loss is exactly the way I felt when Darrent Williams was killed.
RIP Darrent Williams and Kenny McKinley. Two great young men that will be missed by everyone.
by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 20, 2010 8:49 PM MDT reply actions
No words ....
Football is just a game. Sometimes it is easy to forget the players are real people with real lives.
Rip Kenny Mckinley
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family
by tulsabroncofan on Sep 20, 2010 9:01 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
It is so difficult to understand how a young man with such promise could take his life.
Those of us who have never faced depression can’t know the pain every day brings. The sense of hopelessness, the sense that things will never get any better. There is no joy or anything to look forward to. The only way out of the pain seems to be to end it once and for all. We can’t understand such depth of despair or realize how difficult it is to see alternatives. May all who knew him find peace in their lives and find hope in new beginnings.
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So utterly tragic, sad.
I saw the news via Twitter after coming out of a movie screening this afternoon and stared at it incomprehensibly as I’m sure y’all did. It’s just a reminder of Ponderosa says above and others of you have said, and that everyone, not just athletes, but everyone, should reach out to anyone who has been dealt tough breaks in life. And who show signs of depression.
It’s got to be such a stunning, shocking feeling for the players who knew him. I hope they can come together and support anyone in need. We found out with the DWilliams tragedy that it can really have a lasting effect on guys that they may not even acknowledge at first.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
My condolences
to you Broncos fans, and family and friends of Kenny McKinley. I grew up in Sumter, South Carolina (40 minutes from USC) and I’ve followed McKinley throughout his career. What a terrible loss.
RIP Kenny
I was mad as $#%@ when we drafted Dexter McCluster and now I'm ordering his jersey......oh the irony! Go Chiefs!
by Hail2DaChiefs on Sep 20, 2010 9:09 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
now go out there and beat indy for kenny!
1-15! TILL WE PROVE WE AINT!!!!!!
by Pmoreno95 on Sep 20, 2010 9:26 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
I'm sure it's hard to play and stay focused under such a burden of sadness but hopefully they can truly come together as a team and funnel their passion and love for K. into their play
by BroncoMath101 on Sep 20, 2010 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions
They'll either put out 110% and destroy Indy or the emotion will be too much and they'll fold.
Either way, this game will be put in perspective and ultimately, win or lose, will not mean nearly as much as all of us waking up in the morning, taking a deep breath, appreciating what we have and living our lives for as long as we are given the gift of life.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
by Troy Hufford on Sep 20, 2010 9:40 PM MDT up reply actions 6 recs
+1 KB
I think Indy will be the last thing on there minds at the moment, and so it should be its just a game.
RIP Kenny.
Not sure it will be the last thing on their minds, but I certainly think that this game will be the ultimate test of mental toughness.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
by Troy Hufford on Sep 20, 2010 9:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Great call KB...its just a bloody game after all!
You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!
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Well said
I’m sure they’ll be both motivated, and distracted. But either way, wins and losses pale in comparison to these larger things, life, death, the things we take for granted.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
All of my problems seem like nothing compared to this...
My heart goes out to his family. They will be in my prayers. I raise my glass for you tonight, Kenny. Rest in peace.
by danielsanchez06 on Sep 20, 2010 9:33 PM MDT reply actions
GN, I think you summed it up perfectly.
I hope his family can find some comfort and peace.
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Kenny McKinley
lived a good life. Thus, there is no doubt in my mind he’s in a better place. We were all blessed in Bronco Country to have this magnificent young man among us.
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by the new Bradfather on Sep 20, 2010 10:08 PM MDT reply actions
My condolences to Broncos fans, family and friends of Kenny McKinley.
No family or team should have to go through a loss like this.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
so sad
i dont know what to say
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Condolences to his family, friends and teammates
But most importantly his child. I grew up with divorced parents and that was really hard. I cannot begin to comprehend growing up without a father at all. As for for Kenny I cannot understand what would make him want to kill himself, if that is on fact what happened. If he were still here he would all the family, friends and teammates that care do much about him and how his loss will effect their lives forever. I personally believe suicide is extremely stupid and the most selfish thing but that is for another time completely. Hope you find peace wherever you are now. R.I.P. To you, Travis Henry, Darent Williams and Dsmien Nash who lives were all cut too short.
WTF GEREN?!?!?!
by robbo650 on Sep 20, 2010 10:57 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Um...
I’m sorry — Travis Henry? Isn’t he still alive?
by Broncologist on Sep 21, 2010 12:11 AM MDT up reply actions
Chris Henry my bad
WTF GEREN?!?!?!
by robbo650 on Sep 21, 2010 7:43 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Prayers of comfort and strength
Very sorry about the loss of Kenny McKinley. May his child grow up strong and carry Kenny’s smile. Condolences to other family and friends. May all in the Broncos community have peace. God bless.
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by Dave Choate on Sep 20, 2010 11:13 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Depression is a very real thing
it is sad that he did not go talk to someone about it and instead chose to take his own life. If you ever know someone that is depressed or just needs to talk you should take a moment to just listen. Just let the person let out all their worries while you listen. Things like this can be the difference between life and death.
This is a very sad night
by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 20, 2010 11:51 PM MDT reply actions
Gettin' 60 Minutes.......
It always seems that the good die young.
My thoughts and prayers go out for the living soul of this outstanding young man! I know he will always get 60 minutes of playing time on first team in the great game beyond and never have to spend another minute or frustrating season sentenced to just watching from the ranks of the injured reserve. Go in Peace!
Terrible news.
A very sad time for Bronco Nation.
by Mike in AZ on Sep 21, 2010 12:06 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
One last Mile High Salute to you, #11!
May his family, friends, teammates, and fans find some comfort.
We will miss you Kenny
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Sad thing to happen
my condolences to broncos fans, friends, and family of Kenny McKinley
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Get it? cuz Kevin Kolb hunts pigs? and bacon comes from those?
What incredibly sad news to wake up to.
Rest in piece. You will be missed.
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As a Detroit Lions fan I would like to extend my condolences
R. I. P. Kenny, and to all of his family, friends, and the Denver Bronco’s family, friends, and community I would like to extend a big hug and say that I am sorry for your loss.
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The local Fox news report mentioned financial pressures - What was he getting paid being on IR status?
I assume that regardless of legal technicalities that some things will be done to take care of his family.
Obviously the young man had some stress for being placed on injured reserve, but does that in the NFL still have a large salary or compensation package as opposed to just being cut from a roster?
Does the NFL or teams have some sort of a insurance or other plan in place for families under the circumstances or is it to the goodwill of the organization here or is his estate still owed income from the organization.
I just don’t understand even as I so much understand depression as an illness and why suicides occur in theory, I still don’t understand and never will . RIP So sad.
he was scheduled to make $395,000 if he had been on the 53-man roster.
Since he would spent the whole season on IR, it would be reduced to $240,000.
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Depression causes irrational worries about things
Even if 99.9% of the rest of the world wouldn’t worry in that situation, it seems like the end of the world to the depressed. It’s so tragic that this sort of thing can go unnoticed until it is too late.
by BroncosBassist on Sep 21, 2010 5:30 AM MDT up reply actions
Depression makes it hard to put things in perspective , even a significant income like that
You can say NFL teams are not family all you want and them something happens like this
As someone who suffers from depression I can tell you
That you will not be able to make sense of it. As others have said, us depressive types fell backed into a corner, with no options and nothing to look forward to in life. Usually we feel as if we are a great burden on everything and everyone around us and that we offer nothing positive to the ones who love us. Many of us want to be better but it is an illness that requires constant treatment, whether from self, loved ones, therapists, or medication. The best explanation I have ever heard someone use is this: You feel like someone has put a giant glass over top of you. While you are screaming at the top of your lungs for someone to listen, no one can hear you.
H. Ross Perot was a wealthy Detroit businessman. He had millions of dollars in net worth and owned several companies that were successful. He was also a manic depressive and for no apparent reason whatsoever decided to hang himself with his pool hose one day.
Life can be bizarre, fragile, and yet precious. When I see something like this, the only thing that I can do is look at all of the people around him that he was loved by, and he let down. All of those people saddened and feeling the loss makes you realize that even if you don’t feel loved, you are. It is the one thing that has helped keep me in check as my life has gone on.
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Prayers for his family.... I hope if anyone here in the MHR family are feeling sad they will reach out to someone.
He had such a bright future ahead of him and not because of football.
by ThorpeBroncosfan on Sep 21, 2010 4:28 AM MDT reply actions
I'm sitting here on my sofa with my 2-year-old
I first read this last night, and it took me a minute to comprehend what I was reading. It was mentioned in passing, and I sort of put it out of my mind hoping it wasn’t true. I’m having trouble reading all the heart-felt comments from everyone. Things like this make you appreciate all the wonderful things in your life. RIP, Kenny. You’ll be missed more than you knew.
As a Chiefs fan, this is a major wake-up call for all football fans.
It’s a reminder beyond the helmet logo there’s a person with a name, a family, a history. Losing a player makes it personal, no matter what color or logo he is sporting. I remember losing Derrick Thomas; my heart was heavy for the longest time. But Denver has lost three players in a short span of time, and that is unfathomable. I offer my sympathies to Kenny’s family, teammates, coaches, and fans. He may be gone, but you will be able to hold onto the memories; that is something that cannot be taken from you. And may the team use his memory as inspiration to win the next game in his honor.
Signed,
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