New England has been blessed with 20+ years of unprecedented success by our teams.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) October 29, 2020
But if you had to pick two athletes who personified the very best of who we are and what we could be, it would be BC's Pete Frates and BU's Travis Roy.
“It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Travis Roy,” @BUAthletics said in a statement. “His story is the epitome of inspiration and courage, and he was a role model and a hero to so many people. His legacy will last forever..." https://t.co/ow1DADKHFo
— Boston University (@BU_Tweets) October 29, 2020
Travis Roy had his lifelong dream taken away from him. He could have lived a life thereafter of sorrow and pain.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 29, 2020
He chose to get to work, create change and hope for others who faced his same hardship, raising millions of dollars for spinal cord research.
RIP to an inspiration. https://t.co/AdB9xWO8a8
A statement from Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy regarding the passing of Travis Roy: pic.twitter.com/NFZC5acHV0
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 30, 2020
A statement from Bruins President Cam Neely on the passing of Travis Roy. pic.twitter.com/kOtthdVAJD
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 29, 2020
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Travis Roy, who transformed his personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for millions of people in the game & beyond. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WeYzzULQCh
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) October 29, 2020
The incredible life and legacy of Travis Roy tonight at 9pm ET on ESPN2. https://t.co/smOLhQw2PQ
— E60 (@E60) October 29, 2020
What awful, awful news.
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) October 29, 2020
Rest in peace, Travis Roy. pic.twitter.com/enhSSMRl5P
Countless conversations, emails, texts with my friend. He just loved to talk hockey. Frozen in that chair always tightened my chest with sadness. But, he became a pass first human improving the life of many with his grit and relentlessness. Travis Roy was 45. Skate again, my man. pic.twitter.com/nuiMCffDEa
— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) October 29, 2020
Sad news tonight. Travis Roy, a Mainer who inspired millions after a tragic accident in his first shift on the ice for Boston University has died. Roy, who grew up in Yarmouth and attended NYA became a driving force in raising awareness and money for paralysis causes.
— Travis Lee (@TLee_WMTW) October 29, 2020