Thread: Condolences to former Chicago Bear Tommie Harris

Prayers for him and his family. That is sad, RIP.

That's a very sad and shocking thing to lose a young mother so suddenly. If it was an aneurysm it just hits and it's pretty much over then. My former mother-in-law died of a brain aneurysm. She was out to dinner with the family and fine one minute and collapsed the next. She never regained consciousness.

If feel very sad for both Tommie, his children and their families. That's a very tough and shocking loss. From what I read a number of Bears players were flying down to be with him. This one will be tough to grieve out.

Once a Bear......

well wishes for Tommie and his loved ones.

Originally Posted by Jimmors

*Tommie If youre going to give condolences to a grieving man, at least spell his name right.

Jymmers, somehow I don't think he's too concerned about some random guy on an internet forum misspelling his name.Thoughts and prayers to Tommie and his family.

Thoughts and preyars to Tommie.

Prayers and condolences go out to Tommie and his family at their time of loss.

She was taken too soon from such a young family... truly sad that their children won't have many memories of their mother.

Tommie Harris ‘‘overwhelmed by support’’

By Sean Jensen sjensen@suntimes.com February 13, 2012 8:08PM


1/16/11 Chicago,IL Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris (91) smirks with satisfaction after the Bear won, 35-24. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media



Updated: February 13, 2012 9:57PM


The funeral for the late wife of former Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris will be held at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans Friday.bbThe service will be held at 10 a.m. at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans.


“Tommie has been overwhelmed by the support of his former teammates, the Bears organization and the city of Chicago,” family friend Bill Horn said. “Please continue to pray for him as he and his children grieve the loss of his wife.”


Ashley Harris died two days after checking into Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, OK, because of a stroke or brain aneurysm. She was 29 years old. Married last month, Ashley Harris gave birth to the couple’s second child four months ago.


Johnny Knox, Anthony Adams and Israel Idonije flew to Norman to offer their support, and Bears coach Lovie Smith has reached out to Harris, as well.


“Our hearts go out to Tommie and his family,” Smith told the team’s website. “When I first heard [Ashley was in the hospital], we all started praying and hoped there would be a different outcome. At times like this, what can you say except to try to be there for him in any way you possibly can.”