Tyler Trent: A Moment of Joy for a terminally ill Purdue fan
I did not watch the Purdue-OSU game and just happened to see the score a short while ago. Found out about this young man when I looked into the game details - just heartbreaking. So glad that he was able to have a moment of happiness so near the end of a short life. God Bless him and his loved ones.
October 21st, 2018 at 4:59 AM ^
Great stuff and thanks for sharing with the board. This game meant so much to Tyler, and we could not be happier with the joy it brought to him today! Tyler’s dad is our landscape architect and is a friend of ours from church. This family has suffered so much for so long, but Tyler continues to be a ray of light in a dark place. He has a deep conviction that when his life ends, he will be with his Lord - and the grace with which he has suffered is a powerful testimony to the hope that comes from faith in Jesus.
October 21st, 2018 at 5:15 AM ^
Thank you for adding some personal perspective to this story. I'm not sure I can even fathom what that family is going through (maybe I just don't want to try - still tearing up thinking about that story), but I hope that this win and maybe a few more can give them some collective happiness to remember.
October 21st, 2018 at 7:07 AM ^
fighting and barely able to breath, gets out of the hospital to see an epic beat down of ohio by his team. heard the interview - very intelligent, well-spoken young man. God bless him in this struggle, and its beyond cool that he got to have that night, that win, that recognition.
October 21st, 2018 at 9:29 AM ^
Seconded, I can tell you 100% certainty that the enthusiasm that came through and his love for Purdue is completely authentic and in line with how he’s lived his life and cancer treatment. I happened to check out the game and was extremely happy with the outcome, but then the announcers cut to him on the sideline? Man, I almost drove to W. Lafeyette just to join the party.
October 21st, 2018 at 6:00 AM ^
I caught the second half and caught an interview of him toward the end of the game. Glad he was able to.be there for that game, and loved seeing a huge sign in the stands in support of him. As a parent, I cannot even begin to think of what his parents, his family, and Tyler himself is going through. Love hearing how Purdue has embraced him, and how he has been a role model for the team. Will for sure keep him, his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers as he continues his fight.
October 21st, 2018 at 7:01 AM ^
Fuck cancer.
October 21st, 2018 at 7:06 AM ^
Maybe the best thing that happened in college football all day. It was great that the Buckeyes were so accommodating and let Purdue hang 49 on them for the easy win.
October 21st, 2018 at 7:26 AM ^
What a beautiful moment for Tyler - just heartbreaking, the whole thing, but so great he could at least have this one small thing. Boiler up, indeed.
October 21st, 2018 at 7:33 AM ^
I'm not crying, you're crying
October 21st, 2018 at 8:02 AM ^
So glad we do not play Purdue this year. My heart bleeds for this guy!
October 21st, 2018 at 8:06 AM ^
They talked to Tyler after the game and, as it had been with the pieces of the story peppered throughout the broadcast, it felt like someone was cutting onions. Very awesome that he got to see his team eviscerate Ohio State as he had wanted to see.
October 21st, 2018 at 8:11 AM ^
Amen...you can see how the cancer has taken it's toll on his body, but even with this terminal illness you look into his face you see peace, serenity. It was angelic.
May the Lord bless him and his family, as well as answer the prayers people have spoken to our Father on Tylers' behalf.
October 21st, 2018 at 8:58 AM ^
Holy shit that got me. Man, makes that win so much better last night. Boiler up!
October 21st, 2018 at 9:07 AM ^
We might end up playing Purdue in Indy.
October 21st, 2018 at 9:19 AM ^
Amen. Godspeed Tyler. You rock with courage and grace.
October 21st, 2018 at 9:25 AM ^
One of the top the Postgame Reddit thread comments, "Really cool of Purdue to beat cancer in front of Tyler" /u/SonOfSvens
October 21st, 2018 at 9:38 AM ^
Be confident .Good always defeats bad.
Saw it last night with Purdue.... and us beating MSU . PSU and OSU you've been notified...
October 21st, 2018 at 10:49 AM ^
I watched the Tyler Trent segment on Game Day. It was heartwrenching. I haven't been so moved by a story like his, even the two elementary school aged kids that both succumbed to Pediatric Cancer at my daughters school over the last two years. It's not fair! Godspeed Tyler. I for one will never forget your fight. People like you and Larry Prout are inspiring.
October 21st, 2018 at 11:05 AM ^
This was the best part of yesterdays win IMO. Saw the story on GameDay and thought it would be cool for Purdue to win.
October 21st, 2018 at 11:34 AM ^
God Bless Tyler! I worked for at least 12 years with kids 5 years in Pediatrics it almost brought me to tears just to see him speak with such strength. Cancer is painful, for all families involved. Boiler up for Tyler!
October 21st, 2018 at 4:40 PM ^
Yeah, I was delirious with happiness then turned on the Purdue game and was crying like a baby at the end. God almighty I can't imagine going through what he is going through or what his parents are going through. And the scene in the locker room at the end just turned on the water works. Sports can be something special at times.
October 21st, 2018 at 8:11 PM ^
I watched them interview him at the end. Kid is a champ as far as I'm concerned. He got to see something beautiful, though.
And as a side note-kid sounds pretty intelligent about football too!