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NFL Player Jermon Bushrod Says His ‘Heart is Broken’ After Death of Newborn Daughter

Image source: Instagram/Jermon Bushrod
Image source: Instagram/Jermon Bushrod
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By Will Maule
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October 23, 2018

New Orleans Saints guard Jermon Bushrod has spoken out about his utter devastation after his newborn daughter passed away at just a week old.

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The professional athlete announced the death of his daughter, Jordyn Lynn Bushrod, on social media Oct. 20, saying that she passed on Thursday, Oct. 18.

“She was only here for a week but we were ready to love her unconditionally,” Bushrod wrote. “We will get through this with faith, family and friends. Thanks for prayers and support.”

My heart has been broken. My baby girl Jordyn Lynn Bushrod passed away Thursday October 18th. She was only here for a week but we were ready to love her unconditionally. We will get through this with faith, family and friends. Thanks for prayers and support pic.twitter.com/VZjoc7vXZe

— Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) October 20, 2018

Though the specific cause of Jordyn’s death has not been disclosed, Bushrod noted in an Instagram post that he and his wife Jessica Mendez “knew there were issues before birth.”

“Because of you Jordyn our family is stronger,” he wrote. “You were going to be special. We were not expecting or ready for this. Having you leave this earth after 1 week just hurts. My kids are my ❤️ and to never see you again will be tough BUT our GOD will get us through this.”

“We appreciate all the love and support that have been directed our way,” he added. “Rest in Paradise ‘Jo-Jo’ and I will miss you forever baby girl.”

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Jordyn Lynn Bushrod 10/11/18 – 10/18/18 My heart is broken. We knew there was issues before birth, but we were ready for your journey. Because of you Jordyn our family is stronger. You were going to be special. We were not expecting or ready for this. Having you leave this earth after 1 week just hurts. My kids are my ❤️ and to never see you again will be tough BUT our GOD will get us through this. We appreciate all the love and support that have been directed our way. Rest in Paradise “Jo-Jo” and I will miss you forever baby girl?

A post shared by Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) on Oct 20, 2018 at 12:04pm PDT

Teammate and fellow man of faith, Benjamin Watson, offered his condolences and support in a message posted to Twitter.

“We are with you. We love you,” Watson wrote. “We are praying for you and mourning with you as best we know how. May God provide divine comfort to your entire family during this time and the days and years to come.”

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth also took to social media to offer his prayers.

Prayers for you and your family brother! Praying love is wrapped around your family.

— Andrew Whitworth (@awhitworth77) October 20, 2018

Please pray for Jermon and his family at this devastating time.

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