PNEUMONIA AWARENESS: In Remembrance of Volleyball Player Brionna Ross

Greetings,

We are reaching out on behalf of our beloved daughter Brionna Michelle Ross.  Brionna “Bri” was a resident of Louisiana and had the dream of becoming a college volleyball player. She was raised by her two moms Candace Robillard-Williams and Kim Williams.  Brionna was a 6’0 outside hitter and center/forward basketball player who passed away after playing her last volleyball game on the morning of September 26, 2017 from pneumonia at the age of 15. 

She began playing middle school volleyball at Galvez Middle where she was voted as Team Captain. This would further her athletic talent as she went on to play volleyball at University Lab (LSU Prep school) and AAU club volleyball for Volleyball Baton Rouge. In July 2017, she was able to attend a Wake Forest University volleyball camp and experience the life of a college volleyball player.

As the year of her anniversary quickly approaches, I was thinking of ways to not only bring pneumonia awareness, but to also keep her memory and love for volleyball alive.  So, I decided to reach out to other fellow volleyball teams, as not only, did we lose our daughter, her youngest sister (Ciera Ross) lost her big sister, but the sport (volleyball) lost a dedicated and talented player. This can happen to anyone who plays sports and suddenly not wake up the next day.

 When “Bri” passed unexpected, it brought our community, community leaders and many volleyball players across Louisiana and other states together as a family.  Brionna was smart, athletic, talented, intelligent, comical, and her smile was contagious. She was amazing girl to know and by the love and support we have received, we realize that we were not the only ones aware of it.  Bri was a loving daughter, sister, friend, player and teammate. 

Her favorite quote was “Go the extra mile, It’s never crowded” as she thrived for the best.  

I am asking that your team help us honor her life for the month of September/October. Her number was “12” and we honor her by every time the team reach “12” points, the crowd jumps to their feet with cheers and applauds. We also honor her by wearing her favorite color purple (ribbons, bracelets etc...) or simply a moment of silence dedicated to her. 

I am asking that you help honor the life of our beloved daughter Brionna “Bri” Ross along with us. 

I’ve attached some pics of her and her symbol that was created after she passed. Please help us share her story and keep her dream alive. Thanks in advance for your support.

If you have any questions or concerns, or need contact information for Brionna's mother, please forward a private e-mail message to MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET (e-mail: oneproposal@yahoo.com) and we will respond promptly. Thank you.

                                      #ForeverBri, #Foreverloved, #Forever12