Former NFL QB Randall Cunningham's young son dies in tragic accident - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 06-30-2010, 03:05 PM

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Terrible news for former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham and his family -- Cunningham's two-year-old son Christian drowned Tuesday afternoon in a hot tub in the back yard of Cunningham's Nevada home. Las Vegas Police Lieutenant Dennis Flynn has been quoted as saying that it was an accident. According to initial reports, Cunningham was not at home Tuesday afternoon when the child was found, and that an unnamed woman tried to resuscitate the child after finding him at about 4:30 p.m. She called 911 at 4:45, and the child was taken to St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena campus, where he passed away.

Cunningham, 47, is an ordained minister in Las Vegas. According to a family friend who talked with ABC News, about 100 people came to the Cunningham home when the news broke to sing, pray, and grieve with the family. Cunningham is the pastor of a church he founded called Remnant Ministries. He has performed baptisms in that same hot tub, according to reports.

"We were there for support," said [a] church member, who asked not to be identified by name. "It's about being a church family and supporting the family ... "I just can't imagine going through a tragedy like this without having a church family there for you,"

The family friend also described Christian Cunningham to an ABC News reporter.

"He was always active and running around, smiling and giving everybody hugs and jumping on their laps. He was so full of life. He was not only the Cunningham child, he was also the church's child. He trusted everybody."

Police spokespeople have told news sources that there is an open investigation into the child's death, though no foul play or neglect is assumed. It appears to be a horrible, random accident.

More friends and family will gather at Cunningham's church today to show support.

Cunningham, who passed for 29,979 yards and 207 touchdowns in his 16-year NFL career from 1985 to 2001, made four Pro Bowls and is considered the prototype of the modern mobile quarterback. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, and Baltimore Ravens. He took his son onto the field last year (pictured above) when he was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame at a halftime ceremony.

Cunningham and his wife, Felicity, have three other children: Randall II, Vashti and Grace.

Marvo301 · 06-30-2010, 04:30 PM

What a tragic story. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cunningham family at this difficult time.

Zoneboy · 06-30-2010, 04:42 PM

This is really sad and this type of death among children is happening more frequently along with tv sets falling on them and of course the hot car incidents. A 3 year-old boy just a few miles from where I live wandered out of his home yesterday and fell in the pool in their backyard. 911 was called and a friend of mine had to relay CPR instructions to her but despite their efforts and those of the EMT's, he could not be revived.

Mr. Television · 06-30-2010, 04:55 PM

How awful. My prayers go to Randall and his family.

06-30-2010, 03:05 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Former NFL QB Randall Cunningham's young son dies in tragic accident http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl,252593 Terrible news for former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham and his family -- Cunningham's two-year-old son Christian drowned Tuesday afternoon in a hot tub in the back yard of Cunningham's Nevada home. Las Vegas Police Lieutenant Dennis Flynn has been quoted as saying that it was an accident. According to initial reports, Cunningham was not at home Tuesday afternoon when the child was found, and that an unnamed woman tried to resuscitate the child after finding him at about 4:30 p.m. She called 911 at 4:45, and the child was taken to St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena campus, where he passed away. Cunningham, 47, is an ordained minister in Las Vegas. According to a family friend who talked with ABC News, about 100 people came to the Cunningham home when the news broke to sing, pray, and grieve with the family. Cunningham is the pastor of a church he founded called Remnant Ministries. He has performed baptisms in that same hot tub, according to reports. "We were there for support," said [a] church member, who asked not to be identified by name. "It's about being a church family and supporting the family ... "I just can't imagine going through a tragedy like this without having a church family there for you," The family friend also described Christian Cunningham to an ABC News reporter. "He was always active and running around, smiling and giving everybody hugs and jumping on their laps. He was so full of life. He was not only the Cunningham child, he was also the church's child. He trusted everybody." Police spokespeople have told news sources that there is an open investigation into the child's death, though no foul play or neglect is assumed. It appears to be a horrible, random accident. More friends and family will gather at Cunningham's church today to show support. Cunningham, who passed for 29,979 yards and 207 touchdowns in his 16-year NFL career from 1985 to 2001, made four Pro Bowls and is considered the prototype of the modern mobile quarterback. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, and Baltimore Ravens. He took his son onto the field last year (pictured above) when he was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame at a halftime ceremony. Cunningham and his wife, Felicity, have three other children: Randall II, Vashti and Grace. Attached Images
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06-30-2010, 04:30 PM	#2
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