Nick Piccone
Today, a plane registered under Roy Halladay crashed in the Gulf of Mexico. It was unclear who was on the plane at the time, but one person had been confirmed dead. Moments ago, it was confirmed to be Roy Halladay.
Halladay’s love was flying.
I have dreamed about owning a A5 since I retired! Real life is better then my dreams!! Thx Kirk & everyone @ICONAircraft pic.twitter.com/wkk6TtjAY4
— Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) October 13, 2017
It’s a terrible tragedy for any life to end this way.
The @PascoSheriff’s office confirms Roy Halladay has died. “We know Roy as a person, as a caring husband. He coached our baseball teams."
— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) November 7, 2017
The Phillies released this statement:
Phillies statement on the sudden & tragic passing of Roy Halladay: pic.twitter.com/gGhv7JUKv0
— Phillies (@Phillies) November 7, 2017
Reaction from the local teams:
The Eagles are saddened to learn of the passing of Phillies icon Roy Halladay. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/hyonhmVntj
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 7, 2017
The 76ers organization is saddened to learn of the passing of Philadelphia Phillies great Roy Halladay. We extend our sincere condolences to his loved ones and our friends within the Phillies organization during this difficult time.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 7, 2017
The fact that he was a Phillie and gave us an abundant amount of memorable moments is part of the reason we became so close to him. He was one of us, and although he was a Phillie for a relatively short period of his life, he became a Phillie for life. He became a Philadelphian for life. It’s absolutely tragic for a great man, a great husband and a great father to have passed away.
Our condolences to the Halladay family and friends at this time.