Dwayne Haskins' Wife Emotional At QB's Memorial, Releases Dove At Ceremony
Dwayne Haskins' Wife Emotional At QB's Memorial ... Releases Dove At Ceremony
1:06 PM PT -- Dwayne Haskins' wife, Kalabrya, was visibly emotional at the former NFL player's memorial Friday ... in tears over her husband's casket as pallbearers removed it from the church.
The scene was extremely somber ... Kalabrya was seen wiping away tears throughout the ceremony after reportedly saying some words during it.
Dwayne Haskins’ wife, Kalabrya Gondrezick-Haskins releases a dove after her husband’s memorial service April 22, 2022 at Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/0kvOts0x8Z
— Charles Palla (@ChazPalla) April 22, 2022 @ChazPalla
Kalabrya did release a dove in honor of Dwayne outside ... before his body was taken away to be transferred to New Jersey for another memorial service on Saturday.
Urban Meyer and Ryan Shazier are among the many coaches, players and friends paying their respects to Dwayne Haskins on Friday ... with those close to the late quarterback attending his memorial service in Pittsburgh.
Haskins' wife, Kalabrya, previously announced the Allegheny Center Alliance Church will be holding a "celebration of Dwayne's life" on Friday for family, friends, coaches and teammates.
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith, Meyer -- who coached Haskins on the Buckeyes from 2016 to 2018 -- and current head football coach, Ryan Day, all made their way to Pennsylvania for the service.
Former OSU coach Urban Meyer and current coach Ryan Day are paying their respects to Haskins. Haskins played at OSU in college. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/0zy6NRsfpr
— Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) April 22, 2022 @NewsmanChris
Shazier -- a former Steeler and Buckeye -- was also spotted at Haskins' memorial walking into the church ... as well as defensive tackle Cam Heyward.
Steelers owner, Art Rooney II, and offensive coordinator, Matt Canada, also arrived to pay respects.
Former Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier came to pay his respects to Dwayne Haskins @KDKA pic.twitter.com/yfLmMDARfi
— Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) April 22, 2022 @NewsmanChris
Friday's ceremony is one of several that will be held for the Steelers QB -- on Saturday, Haskins' family will have a memorial at the Christ Church in his native New Jersey ... and on Sunday, there will be a service at his former high school in Potomac, Maryland.
As we previously reported, the Steelers QB was tragically killed after being struck by a dump truck on a highway in Fort Lauderdale Florida on April 9.
The crash report indicates the 24-year-old was hit by two cars and succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
RIP
Originally Published -- 8:36 AM PT