NOAH football has had a very tough week.
We are enduring under the weight of a sudden loss of a coach, father, and friend.
Asst. Coach for defensive line, Malcolm Andrews died Monday from an infection that spread quickly throughout his body; particularly his lungs.
He mentioned at last Thursday night’s game that he thought his back had a pulled muscle.
On Friday he sought relief at a minor emergency clinic and was prescribed a muscle relaxant.
On Sunday he was taken to the OSU medical center, in Tulsa, where the infection was identified.
He faced a struggle for several hours and was revived 4 times.
On Monday afternoon he was pronounced dead.
Last August we suffered the death of our equipment specialist, Mark Roberts, in a traffic accident.
Both men were dedicated leaders and fathers of NOAH football players.
Both men were of limited financial resources and their families face difficult struggles.
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| Malcolm & Darius (foreground) |
A Memorial fund is set up at Bank Of Oklahoma for Malcolm Andrews. It is tax deductible.
The family needs assistance to cover very basic funeral expenses and they are resolved to see God bring them through this overwhelming and painful time. NOAH’s leadership is asking our friends and supporters to ask the Lord what he’d have them do, to assist this young family’s needs. Malcolm leaves behind a wife and five children. The Andrews family attends Springs Of Grace Church. They homeschool their children and Malcolm has coached football for most of the past ten years. The eldest son, Darius, has played on NOAH teams for the past five years.
Funeral arrangements are planned for next Tuesday.
NOAH will fulfill their commitment to Newcastle at this Friday’s game.
The team will be wearing commemorative emblems on their helmets as they suit up for the game. The Newcastle leadership will have a time of reflection for Coach Andrews prior to the game. NOAH will provide a webcast of the game at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/noah-football-2010 .
