Bronx coach Dwight Downer by no means missed a recreation or a observe, the Buccaneers stated in a social media submit.
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Bronx position mannequin and youth soccer coach Dwight Downer died early Saturday morning after being struck by a automotive close to his house in Baychester.
The 60-year-old was hit after getting out of his automobile to stroll house at round 12:10 a.m. when a truck ran a crimson mild on the intersection of Eastchester Street and Givan Avenue and struck a BMW. The preliminary impression brought about the automotive to spin out and hit a number of parked autos earlier than hitting and killing Downer, in line with police.
No arrests have been made and police stated an investigation is ongoing.
For 12 years Downer volunteered at his former faculty DeWitt Clinton Excessive College teaching and mentoring youngsters and teenagers for the highschool crew and youth crew the Bronx Buccaneers. The Buccaneers memorialized Downer, “Coach D” as he was affectionately recognized, on Instagram.
“Just know our community is a better place because of his hard work and love for his community,” the crew stated in a submit. “Coach D you will be missed and we know he’ll be with us every time we step on the field.”
Dwight Downer volunteered as a coach for the Bronx Buccaneers Youth Soccer Group. Courtesy: Bronx Buccaneers
Downer all the time valued the “person more than the player,” the DeWitt Clinton soccer crew stated on social media.
Downer’s accomplice Tasha Andrews instructed NBC4 New York that he made an impression on all who knew him.
“I always say, I got to see the softer side of him. I got to see that really gentle, loving, tender man, and that’s what I’m gonna miss,” Andrews stated.
Downer is survived by two youngsters who’ve began a GoFundMe web page to assist elevate $10,000 to cowl the price of his funeral. The web page stated that any extra funds can be donated to the soccer packages the place he volunteered. Thus far, the fundraiser has reached simply over 30% of its objective with greater than 50 folks contributing.
A candlelight vigil can be held in honor of Downer on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Soccer Subject.
