In a message sent to families, the Bay Village School District says it is mourning the death of a high school student after he suffered an injury during a lacrosse match.
Dylan Veselic was playing against Olmsted Falls on Tuesday when he was critically injured. He was immediately taken into surgery but died two days later.
The Veselic family released the following statement on his death:
"With heavy hearts, the Veselic Family shares the news that Dylan has passed away from injuries suffered during a lacrosse game. We are deeply touched by the overwhelming support and kindness shown by our community and beyond. We ask that you continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
A prayer service will be held on Thursday at St. Raphael Church in Bay Village at 7 p.m.
Reverend Daniel F. Schlegel of St. Raphael, who is a family friend, said Veselic's death was accompanied by many tears.
"It was a deep sadness, and, of course, a deep grief at that point in time, I think that they knew that things were very, very serious," he said. "There were a whole lot of tears, I would say. But the family is a family of deep faith and coping through this, and I think that, along with the community support, has been a really good help for them.
"Dylan was fun-loving. I saw a great picture of him being pushed around a cart in an ice rink. He was a great team member. His team members loved him and supported him."
The school said a parent meeting at the high school auditorium was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to discuss resources to help students during this difficult time.
A mealtrain for the family has already raised more than $50,000.
