Photo: Dwayne Haskins/Instagram
Dwayne Haskins' widow is paying tribute to the late Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback on what would have been his 25th birthday.
“King Wayne, God decided Simba needed a halo, instead of a crown for his mane,” Kalabrya wrote on herInstagrampage. “Life without you here brings so much pain. But today we celebrate your 25th reign.”
“Your light was so bright, words can’t begin to explain … How proud I am of the man you became,” she continued. “Humbled to experience the angel Heaven just gained. My twin flame. I vow to always honor your name. Until we unite after this life again, Your soulmate, lover, & best friend.”
The post included photographs from the couple’s wedding, as well as an image of an emotional text message from Dwayne thanking Kalabrya for her support.
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“You have made me feel so empowered so special and I hope I make you feel the same way,” he said in the text. “I have a new confidence now because of the love you give me. I love every second I get to spend with you.”
“I just love showering you with love and reassurance because nobody or anything will stop me from being the man of your dreams and the husband of your household,” Dwayne continued. “I love you more than life babe.”
The foundation also announced it would be establishing a scholarship fund in Dwayne’s name, and is accepting donations on itswebsite.
After Dwayne’s successful college career, the former Ohio State University quarterback played for the Washington Commanders and the Steelers. He was visiting Florida in April as a guest of Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky, as the team held training sessions ahead of the 2022 season.
In a report previously sent toPEOPLE, the Florida Highway Patrol said Dwayne was pronounced dead at 6:48 a.m. local time on April 9. Calls made to emergency services revealed he may have been walking across Interstate 595 that morning to buy gas after becoming stranded.
source: people.com
