Georgia Tech Recruit Bryce Gowdy Death Ruled A Suicide By Train

The family is still mourning Bryce’s death, said his grandfather, Frank Gowdy, in a telephone interview on Wednesday. He said that he was at home asleep when he received the news of his grandson’s death.

The grandfather of 16 said his grandson was ready to attend college, but felt pressure as the oldest to care for his family. He contends that his grandson always had a place to rest his head and was never abandoned by a large family. He claimed that whatever his mother said on social media is likely coming from a place of hurt.

Deerfield Beach High School is holding a candlelight vigil in Bryce’s honor at its football stadium on Thursday evening. Grief counselors have been made available to help athletes, coaches and other community members cope with Bryce’s passing, the school tweeted.