PITTSBURGH — A memorial for Dwayne Hakins, who died in October killed this past SaturdayHe was hit by a truck. A memorial service will be held in Pittsburgh on April 22.
The service will be at the Allegheny Center Alliance Church, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A visitation precedes the memorial, Kalabrya, Dwayne haskins’ widow, stated Wednesday in a statement.
24-year-old Haskins was killed after he was struck by the dump truck at I-595 in South Florida on Saturday morning.
Kalabrya haskins released a statement saying that she was grateful to all those who supported her family through this difficult time. “The prayers and overwhelming thoughts have fuelled our emotional depletion. … “The meaningful touches and the impact Dwayne made to us as our husband, son, brother and friend are a treasure trove that we will forever cherish.”
She continued, “My husband wasn’t just a great football player. He smiled like a rainbow and touched so many people’s diversity. He will be remembered forever and will remain in our hearts till the end.
Kalabrya haskins’ statement: pic.twitter.com/JJ4tVnYyll
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) April 13, 2022
Heisman Trophy finalist from Ohio State, and a first round draft pick by the Washington CommandersIn 2019, Haskins entered his second season as a member of the Pittsburgh SteelersHe was visiting South Florida to bond with his teammates and train when he was shot and killed.
A memorial service for Haskins will also be held on April 23rd at noon at Christ Church Rockaway Township, New Jersey. The Bullis School in Potomac the day after will follow.
This report was compiled by the Associated Press.