Rest in Peace, Freddie Garcia Jr.
November 4th, 2009 . 8:40 pm . By: Buzz Carrick
Freddie was always a pleasant young man in my expereince. He seemed quite happy to be training with FCD and always held his head high in the face of tough competition. While I don’t think I can claim to have know him well, I do have fond memories of the young man and frequently name him as an example of the kind of player a team needs in camp. Everything about him spoke of a hard working young man with potential in the game. I expected to hear about him down the line as a success in whatever he chose to do. I think it says something of the young man that I learned of his passing from a player who had been with the team this season even though it had been several years since Freddy was around the team every day. Freddie touched a lot of people in this short time with FC Dallas. He will be missed. Freddy Garcia Junior passed away on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009. 11 Comments Comments RSS TrackBack Identifier URI Leave a comment |
I remember Freddie at practices. How sad to lose such a fine person so early in life. Prayers for his family and his friends in this difficult time.
God be with you.
I played against Freddy when he was slumming in men’s league years ago. I didn’t know him well, but found him after the game and told him he was too good, and should get out of there before some oaf like me hurt him. He was definitely a star in that crowd.
I ran into him years later at the Cotton Bowl and learned he was practicing with FCD, and I could hope nothing but the best for him. He was always kind, smiling, and seemed to be enjoying every bit of his life. It’s amazing how some people stick with you after just moments of passing, but I’m stunned to read this news.
May light perpetual shine upon him.
What happened to him? In any case may the Lord give him his reward and may the family be comforted during this difficult time.
That sucks.
Very sorry to hear. Rest in peace Freddie.
The obit says he died suddenly and unexpected, wow. Terrible to hear. RIP lil Freddie.
We love u Freddy and u will be greatly missed
Freddy was playing on that men’s team for one reason: he wanted to play with his father, who was still quite good, even if he was well up there in years. That kid was super nice. Very respectful. I had the pleasure of running into frequently over the years and, no matter how many times I told him, “Call me Steve,” it was always, always, always “Mr. Davis.” And always with a big smile and warm greeting. Like his father, he was a real gentleman.
I was lucky to have gotten to play soccer with Freddy and become friends with him over the last few years at UNT, he is honestly one of the nicest people I have ever met met. Anyone who was lucky enough to spend anytime with Freddy knew how great of a guy he was.
I was absolutely shocked when I heard this terrible news, this is an absolute tragedy. He was always so positive and outgoing, the kind of person who was always lifted those around him.
Freddy always loved playing soccer, he went to FCD/ Burn after playing at Jesuit HS in Dallas. He was finishing up his last year of college at UNT, and always enjoyed every opportunity he had to play with FCD.
I still can’t believe that this really happened, Freddy has left such a positive impact on so many people.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
I just heard from my mom. My parents have known Freddy’s dad since the early 80’s. Huge shock. My mom worked with Freddie Sr. Dad played soccer with him. I always saw Freddy Jr. at the games. Can’t believe this.
Last February, he received an emergency call up for the Texas Outlaws road trip to Alberta, and scored four goals in two games in Edmonton and Calgary. He was offered a spot on the team for the 2009-10 season, but declined so he could devote more time to his studies at UNT. The Outlaws will dedicate their season opener to him (5:00pm Sunday, November 15 vs San Diego Sockers at NYTEX Sports Center in North Richland Hills). It’s a tragic loss, indeed.