Former FAU player killed

[ARod]

Wow, I remember our teams playing against this guy............

Posted on Fri, May. 26, 2006


LOCAL ROUNDUP
Former FAU player killed

BY BOB EMANUEL JR.
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Ramon Rickards, a member of Florida Atlantic's first graduating football class, was killed in a motorcycle accident Wednesday night in Miami-Dade County.

''Ramon was a real good guy, a nice guy, a stand-up guy,'' former FAU offensive lineman Ken Campos said. ``He was one of the faces of the program. As a friend and teammate, it's really sad.''

Rickards, 24, attended FAU from 2000 to 2004 after graduating from Miami Killian. He played defensive end for the Owls and was a starter most of his career.

'The news of Ramon Rickards' tragic death has brought great sorrow to the Florida Atlantic family,'' coach Howard Schnellenberger said in a statement. ``Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Ramon's family.''

There will be a viewing from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday night at the Woodlawn South Funeral Home, located at 11655 SW 117 Ave. in Miami. A funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 in the Episcopal Church of Saint Luke the Physician, located at 12355 SE 104th St. in Miami.

[FIUFanatic]

Yep. I remember him as well...What a pity for a young man, his family and friends......

[devonsmom]

Such a tragedy to lose a young life. We live our lives not having the next minute guaranteed to us. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.