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Granger Smithis sending his thoughts to Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackerShaquil Barrett’s family as they endure an all too familiar tragedy.
The country musician — who recentlyannounced on his social media pagesthat he’s leaving country music in order to focus on ministry at his local church outside of Austin, Texas — commented on the NFL star’sInstagrampost from weeks ago when he celebrated daughter Arrayah’s 2nd birthday.
“Love you brother,” wrote Smith, 43, whose 3-year-old son Riverdied after a tragic drowning accidentin 2019.
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Since River’s death, Smith andhis wife, Amber,have become advocates forwater and pool safety.
Arrayah was the youngest of four children Barrett, 30, shares with his wife, Jordanna, who was his high school sweetheart, according toThe Tampa Bay Times.
Less than two weeks ago, both Barrett and Jordanna celebrated Arrayah’s2nd birthday, sharing photos from her special day on their respective Instagram accounts.
Granger Smith and late son River.Granger Smith/Instagram
“Happy Second birthday my little Arrayah Sunshine! We love you so much! You are the completion to our family, the apple to our eyes,” Jordanna captioned hertribute. “You’ve become the most fun, energetic, entertaining, sweet, kind, smart, precious little girl we could have ever dreamed of! Your big sis, big bros, and momma and daddy love you to the moon and back 💕 happy birthday Arrayah Sue 🌸.”
source: people.com
