Trout's Tribute to Aaron Cox

[mtangelsfan]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/trout-shares-emotional-tribute-to-late-brother-in-law/ar-BBMlG4q

Aaron, words can’t describe the emotions that I’ve been feeling the past week and a half,” Trout wrote in the emotional message. “You were more than just my brother-in-law… you were my best friend. You made such an impact on my life since the day I first met you. You were an amazing person inside & out that showed us all how to live life to the fullest. Seeing and hearing about your impact on other people are all things that made me a better person every single day.

The things we have done together like hunting trips, family vacations, golfing, fishing, and all the fun times we had together I will cherish forever… you brought so much happiness and joy to my life every time I was with you. You will always be remembered for your crazy dance moves and your big smile and how much you cared for people and our family. You were always the life of the party and you were always making people laugh. You were a great kid and it kills me to know that you are gone…

I can’t thank you enough for what you have meant to me over these last 11 years. I know you will be watching over me now that you are gone, I promise to take care of your sister and watch over your whole family. Heaven got a great one and I know I will see you again someday… I love you bro!!!!

[Make Angels Great Again]

Awesome. Trout is a good man.

I hope both the Trout and Cox families are able to heal as much as they can. He can take as long as he pleases to come back as far as i'm concerned.

[ten ocho recon scout]

"I promise to take care of your sister"

Thats sad. Guess it never hit me how close he was to him. In laws obviously, but didnt know they were good friends beyond the marriage.

[mancini79]

8 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

"I promise to take care of your sister"

Thats sad. Guess it never hit me how close he was to him. In laws obviously, but didnt know they were good friends beyond the marriage.

I believe Trout and his girlfriend are HS sweethearts. So he got to know Aaron as he grew up.

[Chuck]

37 minutes ago, mancini79 said:

I believe Trout and his girlfriend are HS sweethearts. So he got to know Aaron as he grew up.

They've been together for a very long time. HS sweethearts at its best. 

[failos]

Trout is an honorable man.

[fan_since79]

I hope he returns soon, but I'll understand if his heart's not all in the game.

 

[NJHalo]

Looking forward to the ovation he gets in his first at-bat back at the Big-A

[Lou]

28 minutes ago, NJHalo said:

Looking forward to the ovation he gets in his first at-bat back at the Big-A

I hadn't even thought about that. It'll definitely be an emotional moment.

[Docwaukee]

I don't even know what to write. 

[Tank]

1 hour ago, Dochalo said:

I don't even know what to write. 

ditto.

[tdawg87]

I don't even care if he takes the rest of the year off. We all bitch and moan about guys striking out or Sosh running the contact play, but then something like this happens and reminds us it's just a stupid game. 

On the list of things that are important, baseball is quite a few checks below family. 

I just hope Mike and his family have all the support they need. 

[UndertheHalo]

It’s cool that this very much appears to be written by Trout himself.  It’s very genuine, and that’s nice.  He could have easily let a publicist put something out. 

Things like this are good reminders to not be shy about letting people you love know what you think.  Life can be tough and empathy is important.  Anyway, there’s not much rush for Trout to come back.  If he wants to, then great.  If he wants to be with his family, that’s fine also.  I hope he takes all the time he needs. 

[VariousCrap]

3 hours ago, Lou said:

I hadn't even thought about that. It'll definitely be an emotional moment.

 

It gave me chills just thinking about it.

[VariousCrap]

A post like this just reminds us that as great as Trout is on the field, off the field he is a great guy too.

[VariousCrap]

BTW...if you want to send the Cox/Trout families your condolences, you can do so here:

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thedailyjournal/obituary.aspx?n=aaron-joseph-cox&pid=189976385

[kevinb]

This had to be one of the toughest things he had to do. Just reading it was difficult. It felt straight from the heart and was really just reminded me how little sports actually matter in the scheme of it. Take all the time you need Mike. The team will be there whenever you return even if it’s not this year. I again am so sorry for him and his families loss. Too young. Too damn young.