The BYU Football Family Mourns the Death of OL Sione Veikoso

On Friday evening, the BYU football program announced that BYU freshman offensive lineman Sione Veikoso died in a tragic construction accident in his hometown of Kailua, Hawai'i. Various members of the BYU football program took to social media to mourn the death of Sione Veikoso and express their love for him and his family.

Tom Holmoe - BYU AD

"The BYU Football Family mourns the passing of our dear teammate and fellow Cougar, Sione Veikoso. May his family and friends feel our love and faith at this most sacred and difficult time. Peace be with you now and forever Sione." - BYU director of athletics Tom Holmoe

The BYU Football Family mourns the passing of our dear teammate and fellow Cougar, Sione Veikoso. May his family and friends feel our love and faith at this most sacred and difficult time. Peace be with you now and forever Sione. https://t.co/mcLuYjlf6M
— Tom Holmoe (@TomHolmoe) December 31, 2022

Kalani Sitake - Head Coach

"We are extremely saddened to learn of the tragic death of one of our brothers, Sione Veikoso. His passing is heartbreaking to all of us. We offer our deepest condolences and prayers to his family as we share in their grief. Our love for you is forever, Sione!" - BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

We are extremely saddened to learn of the tragic death of one of our brothers, Sione Veikoso. His passing is heartbreaking to all of us. We offer our deepest condolences and prayers to his family as we share in their grief. Our love for you is forever, Sione! https://t.co/F2xSEynQpM
— Kalani F Sitake (@kalanifsitake) December 31, 2022

Fesi Sitake - WR Coach

"I’m going to miss this young mans smile. I was blessed to know him. Life is precious. Remember to tell your loved ones often how much you love them. RIL Sione" - BYU wide receivers coach Fesi Sitake

I’m going to miss this young mans smile. I was blessed to know him. Life is precious. Remember to tell your loved ones often how much you love them. RIL Sione 🙏🏽🕊️ https://t.co/Kl0xEi9nxU
— Fesi Sitake (@fsitake) December 31, 2022

Jay Hill - BYU Defensive Coordinator

Rest In Peace Sione. Our prayers go out to your family, friend, and loved ones. https://t.co/6IzrRNUaB8
— Jay Hill (@CoachJayHill) December 31, 2022

Gavin Fowler - BYU Graduate Assistant

Absolutely heart breaking. Sione had a gigantic heart and such an uplifting spirit. We will all miss him dearly. Rest in Love brother. 💔 https://t.co/leAhLU962X
— Gavin Fowler (@gavinfowler16) December 31, 2022

Aisea Moa - BYU DL

Lisala Tai - BYU OL

"Speechless! We’d talk about our future here at the Y so many times. I love you and I miss you tokoua! This next season for you! Ofas bro!" - BYU offensive lineman Lisala Tai

Speechless ! We’d talk about our future here at the Y so many times . I love you and I miss you tokoua ! This next season for you ! Ofas bro ! LL72😓💙🕊️ https://t.co/sv4mA2ZQzL
— Lisala Tai (@lisalatai58) December 31, 2022

Houston Heimuli - BYU FB

Rest in Love tokoua https://t.co/mRyuv3wORt
— Houston Heimuli (@HHeimuli) December 31, 2022

Masen Wake - BYU FB

💔💔💔
— Masen Wake (@MasenWake13) December 31, 2022

Justin Anderson - BYU Director of Player Personnel

God be with you til we meet again Sione! May your family and loved ones be filled with peace during this difficult time! https://t.co/xIy7PQEIHw
— Coach Justin Anderson (@BYU_CoachJustin) December 31, 2022

Lorenzo Fauatea - BYU DL

I love you brother 🤍🕊️ #72 https://t.co/1wUku9e9ej
— Lorenzo Fauatea 🇼🇸 (@renzo55_) December 31, 2022

Joe Tukuafu - BYU OL

Max Tooley - BYU LB

Heartbroken to see a teammate, roommate, and genuine friend leave this earth so soon. One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. Rest in paradise Sione🫶🏻 https://t.co/oJilmULtHf
— Maxwell Tooley (@maxtooley23) December 31, 2022

Isaiah Perez - BYU DL

My Brother💔🕊️ RIP Sione https://t.co/1Kv7l50PGU
— Isaiah Perez (@isaiah44p) December 31, 2022

Joshua Singh - BYU DL

LL72💙🕊️ https://t.co/sor1mtR53H
— 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 (@joshsingh90) December 31, 2022

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