Gunzlingr
04-28-2003, 08:43 AM
KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- Trevin Dilfer, the 5-year-old son of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer, died Sunday in California after a 40-day battle with heart disease.
The boy's parents and three sisters were at his bedside at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University.
"Trevin was a very brave young boy and we are comforted in knowing that as a child of God he has returned to his maker," the family said in a statement. "We grieve, but not as those without hope."
The Dilfers thanked supporters and hospital staff while requesting privacy, and a family spokesman said there would be no additional comment. Team president Bob Whitsitt said the organization was "deeply saddened" by the news.
Services were pending
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The boy's parents and three sisters were at his bedside at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University.
"Trevin was a very brave young boy and we are comforted in knowing that as a child of God he has returned to his maker," the family said in a statement. "We grieve, but not as those without hope."
The Dilfers thanked supporters and hospital staff while requesting privacy, and a family spokesman said there would be no additional comment. Team president Bob Whitsitt said the organization was "deeply saddened" by the news.
Services were pending
MORE (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/news/2003/04/27/dilferson_death_ap/)