Nonstopdrivel
14 years ago

Patriots fan dies at Gillette Stadium with son at his side
 

Posted by Michael David Smith on September 18, 2010 3:21 PM ET

The saddest story of Week One of the NFL season happened at Gillette Stadium, where a 40-year-old fan died of a heart attack after a confrontation with a stadium worker over whether his 6-year-old son could step on the field.

The fan, Jeffrey Chartier, was reportedly told by NFL officials before the game that his son, Tedy, could run on the sidelines and take pictures on the field. But witnesses told the Sun Chronicle that a stadium staffer told Chartier that his son couldn't come on the field and was generally "giving him a hard time."

When Chartier's son started crying, Chartier and the stadium worker got into an argument.

"He was saying, 'He's 6 years old. How can you make him cry on opening day when he just had one of the most exciting experiences of his life?'" witness Dwayne Hunter told the Sun Chronicle.

Chartier reportedly collapsed when he got back to his seat and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Firefighters took care of Tedy until his mother arrived.

NECN.com reports that a memorial fund has been established for Chartier's two children.



Maybe he shouldn't have waited till he was 34 to have a child. 😉
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Zero2Cool
14 years ago
Incredibly unfortunate story. I was in my late 20's and seen my mothers lifeless body and it left a helluva impact. I can only imagine being 6 years old and having dad die right next to me. Very traumatic to the say the least.

I don't know if I disagree with disallowing the child to run the sidelines. You can't have 40k kids or how ever many running up and down the field.
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longtimefan
14 years ago
Wow on ALL accounts
Nonstopdrivel
14 years ago
I saw one of my siblings (still a tiny baby) lying dead in the bathroom when I was in my early teens. It was many years before I could properly grieve over it. I did my best to suppress it for a long time.
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4PackGirl
14 years ago
oh my goodness. how horrible for the little guy.
gbpfan
14 years ago
that was rough all around wonder how the staff feel i know it wasn't his fault just wouldn't want to be him right now.
Cheesey
14 years ago
The poor boy will forever remember his Dad died at a football game. That has to impact him. Every time he sees a game, it will remind him of that.
Just so sad.
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Formo
14 years ago
Ouch. Not so good. 😞
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rabidgopher04
14 years ago

I don't know if I disagree with disallowing the child to run the sidelines. You can't have 40k kids or how ever many running up and down the field.

"Zero2Cool" wrote:



The Twins let every kid in the stadium that wants to run the bases after each home game. I don't think it would be that detrimental to the field.
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Dulak
14 years ago


Maybe he shouldn't have waited till he was 34 to have a child. ;)

"Nonstopdrivel" wrote:



Hey! Im 38 and still want to have kid(s). Dont knock us 'mature' peeps ;)

- I told my current gf that Im looking to get married and pop out a kid or 2; my biological clock is ticking; and that is one where I can throw the football around by the time they get older.
And ya I told her my son will be playing amerian football not no pansey soccer shit I dont care where I live.
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