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Just got an e-mail from Bradley PR director Kath Conver saying soccer player Danny Dahlquist died early this morning in a house fire. Certainly, our thoughts and prayers to go to the team and his family, who both work at BU. Here's the e-mail:
Here's Dahlquist's player page on bubraves.com:
Danny Dahlquist, a 19-year-old member of the Bradley University Soccer team, died early Sunday morning as the result of a house fire at his off-campus residence. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Dahlquist family at this most difficult of times," said Bradley Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh. "The shocking sadness of this tragedy has stunned everyone in the Bradley family. Danny's passing hurts at the core, especially because we know how proud he was to have earned the privilege to be a Brave. The pain of his passing will be felt well beyond Bradley University, however, as he was also beloved throughout the community."
Grief counseling is being provided to team members.
"The Bradley family has experienced a great loss today and we grieve at the passing of a fine young man," added Bradley University President Joanne Glasser. "We appreciate the many expressions of sympathy and ask for continued support and prayers for the Dahlquist family, team members, Athletics staff, and the entire Bradley community."
A graduate of Peoria Notre Dame High School, Dahlquist joined the Braves in 2006 and redshirted as a true freshman. A midfielder, he helped Notre Dame to the 2004 Illinois High School Association Class A state championship as a junior, then led the Irish to a 20-2-0 record as a team captain during his senior season in 2005.
Danny Dahlquist is the son of Bradley University Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Finance Craig Dahlquist and Tricia Dahlquist, a member of the English Department faculty. He also is survived by six younger siblings.
Funeral arrangements are pending and those details will be shared as soon as they are available.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Dahlquist family at this most difficult of times," said Bradley Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh. "The shocking sadness of this tragedy has stunned everyone in the Bradley family. Danny's passing hurts at the core, especially because we know how proud he was to have earned the privilege to be a Brave. The pain of his passing will be felt well beyond Bradley University, however, as he was also beloved throughout the community."
Grief counseling is being provided to team members.
"The Bradley family has experienced a great loss today and we grieve at the passing of a fine young man," added Bradley University President Joanne Glasser. "We appreciate the many expressions of sympathy and ask for continued support and prayers for the Dahlquist family, team members, Athletics staff, and the entire Bradley community."
A graduate of Peoria Notre Dame High School, Dahlquist joined the Braves in 2006 and redshirted as a true freshman. A midfielder, he helped Notre Dame to the 2004 Illinois High School Association Class A state championship as a junior, then led the Irish to a 20-2-0 record as a team captain during his senior season in 2005.
Danny Dahlquist is the son of Bradley University Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Finance Craig Dahlquist and Tricia Dahlquist, a member of the English Department faculty. He also is survived by six younger siblings.
Funeral arrangements are pending and those details will be shared as soon as they are available.
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