Remembering Grayson Murray And His Generosity: Bought A Stranger On Twitter A Car To Help

We were all left shocked at the sudden passing of Grayson Murray at the weekend.  We all know people that have taken their own lives, it hap...

We were all left shocked at the sudden passing of Grayson Murray at the weekend.  We all know people that have taken their own lives, it happens so often now. It has impacted us all. Several of my own friends, school friends, sportsmen have gone. There's no money or fame or logic or reason to depression or anxiety and what it can lead to. 

All we can do is remember those who have passed on, and try our best to look out for and support anyone who's down and try to spread positivity wherever we can to young and old.

There were so many posts and stories on social media, all true, that defied belief.  All to the effect that Grayson had personally corresponded with so many people, strangers, on social media, who were down or suffering, and left them a message of support.  In one case he bought a man a car.  Pete Pappas told the story.

 

Harry Higgs paid a lovely tribute to Grayson.

"Everyone here could be a difference. The difference."
@HarryHiggs1991 honored Grayson Murray in his speech after winning @VisitKnoxOpen. pic.twitter.com/q9xcLmvNPm

— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) May 26, 2024

Peter Malnati shared his final two days with Grayson.

“I am at a loss for words,” PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan said in a statement to the players. 

The PGA Tour is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones."

"I reached out to Grayson’s parents to offer our deepest condolences, and during that conversation, they asked that we continue with tournament play. They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so. As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.

Grayson's parents Eric and Terry issued a statement Sunday morning......

We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone. It’s surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but that we also have to acknowledge it to the world. It’s a nightmare. We have so many questions that have no answers. But one. 

Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes. By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, all of his extended family, by his friends, by his fellow players and - it seems - by many of you who are reading this. He was loved and he will be missed. 

We would like to thank the PGA Tour and the entire world of golf for the outpouring of support. Life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now. Please respect our privacy as we work through this incredible tragedy, and please honor Grayson by being kind to one another. If that becomes his legacy, we could ask for nothing else. Thank you.

Players wore red or black pins at the weekend, the Carolina Hurricanes colours, to pay tribute.

And we'll leave the final words to Grayson himself.....

May he rest in peace

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