A Missouri community is mourning after a youth soccer player collapsed and died during a game.
“Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the Taylor family as they mourn the passing of their beloved son Ken,” Waynesville/St. Louis’ March 29 Facebook post said. Robert Youth Youth Sports said.
According to WSR Youth Sports, Ken Taylor was playing soccer on March 28 when he collapsed on the field.
According to the group, Ken was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he later died. Officials did not release his age or other details.
“Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to the Taylor family during this difficult time,” Waynesville Youth Soccer said in a March 30 Facebook post.
The group shared a photo of a soccer ball and Ken's soccer number 10.
Ken also played baseball on the Wood Little League 9-and-under team in 2023, according to a March 29 Facebook post.
“Kenshin's big smile and great attitude will definitely be missed this season,” league president Joe Ruhlwich said.
The city of Waynesville placed a wreath at the scene where Ken fell and encouraged others to leave items in his memory.
Waynesville is about a 135-mile drive southwest of St. Louis.
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