Last Updated: 07/02/21 11:31 pm
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Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal and Marc Sessler remember best friend and ‘Around The NFL’ colleague Chris Wesseling, who died on Friday at the age of 46, after a battle with cancer
Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal and Marc Sessler remember best friend and ‘Around The NFL’ colleague Chris Wesseling, who died on Friday at the age of 46, after a battle with cancer
Chris Reessolds and the NFL Media’s Sky Sports team paid tribute to Chris Wesseling who died earlier in the week after a battle with cancer.
The 46-year-old was a member of the popular podcast Around the NFL as well as an NFL.com writer and over the past four years he has appeared regularly as part of Sky Sports NFL’s broadcast alongside his fellow ATN heroes – Gregg Rosenthal, Marc Sessler and Dan Hanzus.
Wesseling is still alive with his wife Lakisha, who is also an NFL.com writer, and his young son Linc.
After more than 10 years in sports media with NBCSports and Rotoworld and NFL Media which he joined in 2013, the release sparked a sensation on social media Saturday night when Lakisha announced news of Chris passing. highlighting the impact it had on those he worked with.
Among them Sky Sports NFL presenter Reynolds spoke to Dan, Gregg and Marc during the LV Super Bowl broadcast to pay homage.
Tonight I get another amazing opportunity to showcase the Super Bowl @SkySportsNFL And I will do that with a heavy heart and 2 lost myths in my thoughts. Ma Man Kevin Cadle and Chris Wesseling amazing. Please pick up a glass for these amazing and popular men tonight fir pic.twitter.com/WnXKp9uoJh
– Neil Reynolds (@neilreynoldsnfl) February 7, 2021
LOVE MY BROTHER – WE WILL NOT INCLUDE THIS PLAN WITH YOUR PRINCIPAL CHILDREN AND INCLUDE – WE INCLUDE IN THE RECORDS OF ALL THOSE WHO ACCEPT IT. INSIDE AND EXCLUSIVELY INCLUDED ….. I AM NOT INCLUDED https://t.co/K2YTkIMmZT
– Jeff Reinebold (@Jeff_Reinebold) February 6, 2021
Lakisha’s emotional post revealed Saturday night that Wesseling had lost his battle with cancer.
“2/5/2021: Linc won best guardian angel. Chris died peacefully yesterday afternoon. I was by his side, holding his hand.
“I know he no longer suffers giving me some comfort, but my heart hurts so much. I took him to the hospital on the 19th thinking he would be admitted for a few days like before … not knowing that that would be the last time he would be home. The cancer had spread to his lungs and other areas.
“I don’t understand. I’m stuck in a place between rejection and anger. Why do you give such a kind, loving soul? Why? Chris has made a lasting impact on anyone he has met, even in those days. One nurse handed me a letter to give to Linc the day after I brought him in to see Chris.I read it last night and this is one of the most beautiful letters someone randomly wrote. he wanted Linc to know what kind of man his father was becoming a complete stranger.
“I know Chris is in heaven looking down on us. I’m going to do my best to pick up Linc as I know he would like to. I see Chris every time I look at him. Linc’s face. I’m so thankful I can catch some of it with me. “
My heart is broken.
We have lost our wonderful friend Chris Wesseling.
His friend like no other. The most special. Best drinking pal + thinker. Honest. Fair. Good. True. Dream.
We will love + protect his beautiful wife @LakishaJackson + A small link to the end. ♥ ️ pic.twitter.com/naBLwjmBhB
– Marc Sessler (@MarcSessler) February 6, 2021
Wess always wanted me to hear the call. To seek out and be prepared for referral times. No one packed in more of those times or appreciated them more than Wess. Love you forever. pic.twitter.com/1gTu9bhyEP
– Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) February 7, 2021