A talented Kentucky athlete died tragically after collapsing during track practice.
James 'Wes' Phillipe, 15, came to the track at the Mecet high school in Somerset on Monday, sending his coaches and teammates to panic.
The first year student of the high school was immediately transferred to the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, 2.5 miles from high school, after its unexpected collapse.
He was later transferred to the Medical Center of the University of Kentucky, where he died around 1:15 am on Tuesday, according to the Forensus of Fayette county.
The cause of talented adolescent's death is pending the results of the autopsy, however, her family said that the teenager suffered a cardiac event, Extinction reported.
Since then, his mother, Marissa Handley, has published an emotional tribute to his son on social networks.
“This is not a publication that would think I would have to do,” Handley wrote.
'I know that many people loved Wes, since he was such a special child. He was a wonderful son and I loved every second of God, which allows me to be his mother.
James 'Wes' Phillipe, 15, suddenly collapsed while he was in the practice of the track at Meece Middle School in Somerset on Monday, sending his coaches and teammates about the adolescent's condition
He fought all day. He runs 5k at night … As if not even tired, 'Jim Phillippe, Wes's grandfather, told Wymt and added that his grandson often competed in 5k events in the area'
Friends and family of the adolescent have also spoken in memory of their loved one.
He fought all day. He runs 5k at night … as if he was not even tired, 'Jim Phillippe, Wes's grandfather, told Wymt and added that his grandson' often competed in 5K events in the area '.
In addition to athletics, the student at the Somerset High School was also a high school fighter, according to his obituary.
The multisport athlete was also tirelessly committed to his education, according to his obituary. He will be remembered for his 'youth spirit' and 'love for adventure'.
'His youthful spirit was characterized by a love for adventure and a passion for sports. He prospered in wrestling and track, often participating in 5K local events, adopting challenges both inside and outside the field, “says his obituary.
After the unforeseen death of Phillippe, the Superintendent of the Independent Schools of Somerset, Kyle Lively, issued a statement in the name of the entire district.
'It is with heavy hearts that we cry the loss of one of ours. Our deepest thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with family and friends during this difficult time, “Lively wrote.
In addition to athletics, Somerset High School student was also a high school fighter, according to his obituary
The multisport athlete was also tirelessly committed to his education, according to his obituary. He will be remembered for his 'youth spirit' and 'love for adventure'
After the unforeseen death of Phillippe, the Superintendent of the Independent Schools of Somerset, Kyle Lively, issued a statement in the name of the entire district
“As a school community, we join together to support each other and honor the memory of a student who will always be part of the Somerset family.”
The teenager was also tirelessly committed to his education, according to his obituary. He will be remembered for his 'youth spirit' and 'love for adventure'.
Phillipe's funeral will take place on Saturday.
The high school tragedy occurred only a few days after another high school athlete, Espoir Missite, 16, died after a medical emergency near his school.
Missite was found on a path near Maple Grove Senior High School in the Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove, Minnesota, on February 25.
He was later transported to the hospital, where he died, according to a press release from the Maple Grove Police Department.
Spoir Missite, 16, died last month from a cardiac arrest after a track practice
A Gofundme page has been established to support Missite's family to cover funeral expenses, where they have raised more than $ 21,000 so far.
Missite's funeral took place last Tuesday, according to the page.
“His animated spirit and his passion for science, sport and life impacted everyone he found, and his absence is deeply feeling for all,” said the page.
The page says he died after suffering a cardiac arrest after monitoring practice.