Apalachee (Georgia) HS Shooting Claims The Life Of A Football Coach

(9-5-24) In times like these football is not that important…yesterday in Georgia lives were lost in another school shooting.

Richard Aspinwall (39) was murdered yesterday at the Apalachee (Georgia) High School…he was one of the four victims in yesterday’s mass shooting.

As our community, school, and football program begins the mourning process we are so grateful for the outpouring of support.
To our beloved defensive coordinator Ricky Aspinwall, we will carry you heavy in our hearts. We love you Coach A!!!

— Apalachee Football (@ApalacheeFB) September 5, 2024

Nearby Mountain View High School identified Aspinwall as a former teacher and football secondary coach, saying its “thoughts and prayers” were with his family.

With deepest sympathy we share that former MV secondary coach Ricky Aspinwall was tragically lost during the senseless act at a nearby high school today. Coach A was a beloved member of MVHS football and the school’s math department. We pray for Shayna and his girls. pic.twitter.com/BebTgElsq4

— Mountain View Bears Football (@MVFootballBears) September 5, 2024

Brandon Gill, the football coach of Buford High School, wrote on social media that Aspinwall was a “helluva human being” who “would do anything for anyone.” He was an “amazing husband, father, teacher and coach”, he added.

Unbelievably heart broken over the loss of our dear friend @CoachAwall …. He was truly as great as they come. Helluva human being. Would do anything for anyone.

Amazing husband, father, teacher and coach. I’ll never forget you, brother!

RIP Rick-Bo. 💔 pic.twitter.com/DEfvv6xIAn

— Brandon Gill (@Coach_Gill56) September 4, 2024

The Wildcats are scheduled to host Monroe Area on Friday night.

I didn't know Coach Aspinwall personally, but it is devasting to me. Extremely rough day for my favorite profession. I hope all you guys know how much you mean to me and I'm here if you need anything. https://t.co/QIfuUrbKj1

— Chris Parker (@chris_parker222) September 5, 2024

The other three shooting victims included:

Schermerhorn, Angulo and Irimie

• Math Teacher Christina Irimie (53) …Students described her as patient and caring,
• Christian Angulo (14)…Schoolmates remembered him as funny and with a “chill” attitude.
• Mason Schermerhorn (14) He was described as lighthearted, and enjoyed reading, video games and visiting Walt Disney World.

Eight students and a teacher were also wounded yesterday in the shooting.

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