Daily News | 10 years ago, Garrett Reid’s death at training camp at Lehigh forever altered the Eagles
It didn’t take long to realize something was awry. Andy Reid was nowhere to be seen and the Eagles were huddled, most on one knee, bent over as if in prayer.
But the greater sorrow from that day was of a young life cut short. Much has changed for the Reid family, the Eagles and others impacted by Garrett Reid’s death since. But 10 years later, drug addiction remains an epidemic in the United States. The numbers have only gotten more grim. More families continue to be affected.
In truth, Reid was ahead of the curve in as many areas. The change of scenery, though, may have benefited the coach as he has only cemented his Hall of Fame credentials with the Chiefs. The Eagles, too, needed a reshaping. After handing off to Shupp, a distraught Roseman fell into the arms of head trainer Rick Burkholder. Shupp said there were no indications of foul play in Garrett Reid’s death. The coroner’s investigation later confirmed that he died from a self-injected lethal dose of heroin.
Mornhinweg and defensive coordinator Juan Castillo oversaw the team in Reid’s absence. The Eagles practiced on Monday, but on the off day Tuesday, were bused down to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Broomall for Garrett Reid’s funeral.