The University of Virginia’s Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry, and Devin Chandler tragically had their promising lives cut short when they were gunned down last Sunday evening upon from a class field trip.
Running back Mike Hollins and a female student — who has since been discharged from the hospital — were also injured in the event. Hollins has since had two successful surgeries and has begun walking.
Instead of suiting up for a game against Coastal Carolina today and recognizing senior players, the Virginia football team, students and the entire Charlottesville community will gather at John Paul Jones Arena for a memorial to the lives of those lost.
ESPN’s Andrea Adelson put together a beautiful tribute for College GameDay that honors the lives and legacies of Davis Jr., Perry, and Chandler.
"They were so much more than Virginia football players. They were sons, grandsons and brothers … They lived like every day was the best day."#UVAStrong pic.twitter.com/vMqsIu5lp4
— Virginia Cavaliers (@VirginiaSports) November 19, 2022
Since the event, support has poured in from around the sports world in the form of helmet stickers, cleats and more. Please note this list is not exhaustive, and there are likely some tributes that have been missed.
The @UVAFootball family and the entire @UVA community are in our hearts. 🧡 pic.twitter.com/WoihDmoP1s
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) November 19, 2022
Playing with heavy hearts today.
Stay strong, @UVAFootball 🧡 pic.twitter.com/UNvVxl0VoS
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) November 19, 2022
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GoldWith a special tribute to @UVAFootball #NoleFamily | #KeepCLIMBing pic.twitter.com/cpv7oUFFFt
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) November 19, 2022
Our hearts are with the @UVAFootball family and the Charlottesville community, including Baton Rouge's Mike Hollins who continues to recover 🧡 pic.twitter.com/UolqV5BOgd
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 18, 2022
Our hearts are with the @UVAFootball family today pic.twitter.com/dRQZHAsiu8
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) November 19, 2022
In memory of Lavel Davis Jr, Devin Chandler & D'Sean Perry of @UVAFootball we join the @pac12 in painting the 1, 15 & 41 hash marks Virginia orange. 🧡
Sending strength & love to UVA Football and the UVA community affected by the tragedy.#ForksUp x #UVAStrong pic.twitter.com/5FzsfPQ0n6
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) November 19, 2022
Liberty in all navy, Virginia Tech in all orange. A touching gesture to honor UVA football. #UVAStrong pic.twitter.com/aZN5ZAGZXU
— Caroline Darney (@cwdarney) November 19, 2022
Family no matter how far. Standing with you today, @UVAFootball 🧡#WAZZU | #UVAStrong | @JuiceNus | @CoachAtuaia pic.twitter.com/g1dM25rWj0
— Washington State Football (@WSUCougarFB) November 19, 2022
Classy move from @LibertyFootball band:
After Bennett scrambles for a TD run to tie it at 7-7, the band plays the @UVAFootball song in tribute. #UVAStrong @13Sports @ABC13News pic.twitter.com/bAJf3vR4be— Dave Walls (@DaveWallsWSET) November 19, 2022
Celebrating and honoring the lives of @UVAFootball’s Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry #UVAstrong 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/ORgOXOdW2s
— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) November 19, 2022
we send our heartfelt condolences to the @UVAFootball family as we play today ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ry2BbiuZxp
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 19, 2022
Today @AminHassan81 and @anton_hall5 wear the number 41 to honor their fallen brother D'Sean Perry.#GoNavy | #RollGoats pic.twitter.com/MFkiyqFDqI
— Navy Football (@NavyFB) November 19, 2022
App State is Virginia Strong 🙏 pic.twitter.com/rdDfqK77UI
— App State Football (@AppState_FB) November 19, 2022
On Sunday the team will be wearing three helmet decals: 1, 15, and 41 to honor the three UVA football players who lost their lives last Sunday.
Our hearts are with @UVAFootball and the UVA community affected by the tragedy.#UVAStrong | #FootballIsFamily pic.twitter.com/vWgC5GWRt7
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 18, 2022
1.15.41 👼🏽🧡💙 wearing these Sunday to celebrate you 3 pic.twitter.com/Q5bJo96PF6
— The_Juan_And_Only (@Juan_Thornhill) November 16, 2022
