Jordanna Barrett, wife of Tampa Bay Buccaneers lineback Shaquil Barrett, has broken fans' hearts with a sincere and vulnerable statement following the tragic death of her and her husband's daughter.
The Barrett's two-year-old girl Arrayah tragically drowned on Sunday morning after falling into the swimming pool at their family home, just days after her second birthday on April 19.
In the aftermath, Jordanna Barrett took to Instagram to thank fans who had reached out with condolences and to pay tribute to Arrayah. See her post below.
In her Instagram caption, Barrett wrote:
“Thank you all for all the messages, flowers, thoughts and prayers. Our world will never be the same."
"Arrayah was the apple of my eye, and my heart will forever be with hers. I love you so much my baby. I am so so sorry."
She went on to ask Arrayah to watch over her family from the beyond.
“Until we see each other again, please watch over your siblings and momma and dada."
"We love you forever and ever and always. I can’t wait to see that precious smile again, and just hug you so close. I would do absolutely anything."
"There is no Barrett 6 without you, and we will forever hold your place down here, until we all meet again in heaven. I love you forever and always.”
On social media, Jordanna's post inspired an outpouring of support for the couple from football fans.
\u201c@NFL_DovKleiman This is hurts my heart praying for shaq and jordanna\u201d— Dov Kleiman (@Dov Kleiman) 1683144534
\u201c@NFL_DovKleiman My heart still hurts man. As a parent, this is unbearable. I pray that God gives the Barrett family the strength to get through this difficult time. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\u201d— Dov Kleiman (@Dov Kleiman) 1683144534
\u201c@NFL_DovKleiman i can\u2019t even imagine man. i have a 1.5yr old little sister. she means everything to me. sending my strength to that family\u201d— Dov Kleiman (@Dov Kleiman) 1683144534
\u201c@NFL_DovKleiman This is crushing. I couldn\u2019t imagine at all. I tear up thinking about it\u201d— Dov Kleiman (@Dov Kleiman) 1683144534
\u201c@NFL_DovKleiman \ud83d\ude14\nBless the little Angel.\n\nNo parent should have to go through this. It's beyond devastating \ud83d\udc94\u201d— Dov Kleiman (@Dov Kleiman) 1683144534
\u201c@CNN Heart breaking. Breaks your soul and changes who you are.\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1683194409
\u201c@NFLSTROUD I can't imagine having to go through what that family is dealing with. Prayers and condolences for them.\u201d— Rick Stroud (@Rick Stroud) 1683145159
\u201c@gregauman As a parent my heart breaks with them. RIP Arrayah \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb\u201d— Greg Auman (@Greg Auman) 1683145303
\u201c@gregauman There is nothing like the loss of a child. I'm praying for the Barrett family and that they can somehow find peace & joy in their lives through their grief in losing their precious Arrayah. May God bless them always. \ud83d\ude4f\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udf3b\u201d— Greg Auman (@Greg Auman) 1683145303
Shaquil and Jordanna Barrett have three other children, Aaliyah, Braylon, and Shaquil Jr.
Arrayah was found in the pool Sunday morning and rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police investigating the matter said they had no suspicions that the drowning was anything more than a "purely accidental and tragic incident."
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