Edwin Jackson Remembered Fondly By Football, Indianapolis Community

Former teammates, coaches, football staffers and fellow community members remember the life of Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Edwin Jackson, who was tragically killed in a traffic accident early Sunday.

Feb 04, 2018 at 09:07 AM

Andrew Walker

Colts.com Writer

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of one of our own.

Edwin Jackson always brought a smile to our locker room and the community. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

We will miss him greatly: https://t.co/Vuql2FD59R pic.twitter.com/7gVR9PvmuA
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 4, 2018

Our hearts and prayers are with Edwin Jackson’s family. Terrific young man, respected and liked by all. Rest In Peace, Edwin.
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) February 4, 2018

If there was a community event, you could guarantee seeing 53 there. A role model athlete with the biggest of hearts.

Rest in peace, Edwin Jackson. We will miss you! pic.twitter.com/1SEK20RLOZ
— Colts Community (@coltscommunity) February 4, 2018

RIP to my bro E. Jack 🙏🏽
— Chris Milton (@cmilt912) February 4, 2018

Time after time people are told not to drive drunk and they still do it. Now a life of a good person is taken over someone's selfish decision! It's gotta stop.. R.I.P. Edwin — Quincy Wilson (@dc_wilson954) February 4, 2018

R.I.P Edwin https://t.co/bJPPvLzkT2
— Clayton Geathers (@cgeathers26) February 4, 2018

RIP Big Bro You Will Def Be Missed, Ain't No Life Worth Being Taken Because Of Dumb Decisions!
— Malik Hooker (@MalikHooker24) February 4, 2018

Gone too soon. Prayers for him & his family 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/0ocFwyPpog
— Johnathan Hankins (@BigTimeHank) February 4, 2018

Wow I Really Can’t Believe It🙏🏾🙏🏾#RIP53
— Marlon Mack (@Marlon_Mack25) February 4, 2018

truly such a great person. gone way too soon. lost for words. rest easy, E. https://t.co/WWW6h6WGvZ
— Kenny Moore II (@KennyKennyMoe3) February 4, 2018

R.I.P E. Jack.... 1Love
— T.J. Green (@BossGreen256) February 4, 2018

Will always be in my heart brother! My prayers will go out to your family. #53 https://t.co/RCYw6Ogmie
— Luke Rhodes (@l_rhodes50) February 4, 2018

Lost For Words. Great Person, Teammate, Brother. Will Be Missed Man! God Has A Better Plan My Dude! 🙏🏾 https://t.co/ah3vSTJrJe
— Anthony Walker Jr. (@__AWalkJr) February 4, 2018

Fly high 53!! Look over us brother ..
— Donte Moncrief (@drm_12) February 4, 2018

Rest easy brother. I’m glad I got to meet someone with a vision like yours man! #53 https://t.co/IQriSg8GK9
— Denzelle Good (@IBeDG_71) February 4, 2018

Your smile, your spirit, and positive energy is contagious! May you Rest In Peace Edwin, all love brother pic.twitter.com/Wt9bejOvb5
— Jeremiah George (@JGeorge52) February 4, 2018

My heart is absolutely crushed by the news of our brother & teammate Edwin Jackson. Please say a prayer for his family. 🙏#53
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) February 4, 2018

Just learned about the passing of one of my favorite teammates.. Always happy.. always uplifting.. always humble..he was a true shining light on this earth..Such an incredibly sad day for anybody who has ever been lucky enough to be around or befriend Edwin Jackson.. RIP Ed..damn pic.twitter.com/RxKoA8OQ9j
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 4, 2018

Hard to believe, Rest In Peace Ejack 🙏
— Sean Spence (@3Spence1) February 4, 2018

So sad to see a man who was so positive and had so much passion to be successful gone so soon. We will miss you my brother. https://t.co/bdL4ZBhYvC
— Trent Cole (@Pro_Hunt58) February 4, 2018

RIP Edwin, no one ever blocked your shine
— David Parry (@DavidParry58) February 4, 2018

It breaks my heart to hear the news about my brother & former teammate Edwin Jackson. He was always such a joy to be around, always smiling and always laughing. An absolutely incredible friend. RIP Ed, my thoughts & prayers are forever with you and your family 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/TpdE9GBuDE
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) February 4, 2018

My heart goes out to the family of my teammate, roommate, & friend @edALWAYZwin. I know no one who’s overcame more and had so much left to succeed. He was my brother and was taken too soon
— Antwione Williams (@twanyouafool) February 4, 2018

R.I.P to the homie @edALWAYZwin 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
— Amarlo Herrera (@5DeuceHerrera) February 4, 2018

Aww man my heart is super heavy. I just seen on my phone one of my former teammates Edwin Jackson was killed by a drunk driver. Prayers goes up to his family. This rips me apart right now. That was my dawg. God has your soul man 🙏🏾😇
— Winston Guy Jr. (@winstonguyjr27) February 4, 2018

Rest In Peace Edwin Jackson 😔
— Duke Williams (@Duke27_) February 4, 2018

It's crazy how life goes I first met, E Jack( Edwin Jackson). At Fca camp my junior year in college and we remain friends through all that. To know that you passed is kinda crazy love you man. One time for THEM BOIS AT GSU . Love yaull man
— DJoun Smith (@dj_214) February 4, 2018

RIP PoundCake. #ForeverYoung
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) February 4, 2018

Rest in Heaven my brother!! From the Short time we got to know each in AZ and then again last year playing against each other, you had contagious energy and a great heart bro. You will be missed! #GodWinS https://t.co/xs6oUg9YTn
— Rashad Johnson (@49foyamind49) February 4, 2018

Sad to see you gone too soon bro @edALWAYZwin
Glad to met you bro #RIP🙏🏾
— Josh Bynes (@bynestime56) February 4, 2018

Wow.. We called him poundcake in AZ.. too young -prayers out to his family . R.I.P. https://t.co/tpCmeEoi3a
— Tony Jefferson (@_tonyjefferson) February 4, 2018

RIP Edwin Jackson.
— kyle fuller (@Cudi_K) February 4, 2018

Didn't get to play alongside Edwin Jackson but we were both a part of the @EncoreSprts & @Colts family. Prayers out to those close to him 🙏🏾❤️ It's almost like I can't even believe what I read this morning
— Weslye Saunders (@Wes_Saunders88) February 4, 2018

RIP Edwin Jackson 🙏🏾
— Mal (@jamalagnew) February 4, 2018

R.I.P Edwin Jackson 👼🏽 pic.twitter.com/PEhN6zdkHS
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) February 4, 2018

Rest in Paradise Bro @edALWAYZwin 🙏🏾🐻
— Jimmy GRIZZ Kennedy (@Kennedy73) February 4, 2018

You never know when the last time you may see a friend or a family member will be. Appreciate the time you have and be in the moment. Never thought this would be the last time I would talk with this young man. pic.twitter.com/VZvTJJFtYN
— Lorenzo Alexander (@onemangang97) February 4, 2018

Can’t believe the news I just heard. Sending my deepest condolences to Edwin Jackson’s family. That young man lit up the locker room with his smile. Rest In Peace brutha. #GoneTooSoon. 🙏🏽
— Jemal Singleton (@CoachSings) February 4, 2018

We lost a shining star too early. I had the honor of coaching #@edALWAYZwin aka poundcake with the @AZCardinals & he was truly a gem. #rip #prayersup pic.twitter.com/X7IoJ9w5f0
— Dr. Jen Welter (@jwelter47) February 4, 2018

Edwin Jackson was bright, charismatic and a lot of fun to talk with. This is heartbreaking. https://t.co/J9YvMTnT06
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) February 4, 2018

This is Edwin Jackson in a nutshell. We talked about his mom's pound cakes one day, and the next day, this happened: https://t.co/gMupN5zXe9
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) February 4, 2018

Horrible, horrible news about Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson being killed by a suspected drunk driver. Jackson always, I mean ALWAYS, had a smile on his face.
— Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNFL) February 4, 2018

Tragic story involving @Colts Edwin Jackson and Jeffrey Monroe of Avon. Hoping for the best to their friends & family.
— Jake Query (@jakequery) February 4, 2018

Wow. Awful. Edwin has a tremendous personality and absolutely loved the game of football. https://t.co/6IUQcoLqKg
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) February 4, 2018

Such a heart breaking and sad end to a young man so full of energy and happiness. https://t.co/uInobi9fic
— Chris Widlic (@Chris_Widlic) February 4, 2018

Sending prayers to our neighbors and the family and friends of Edwin Jackson. 🙏 https://t.co/UmFFAyNE88
— Indianapolis Indians (@indyindians) February 4, 2018

We lost a great Eagle today. Statements from Georgia Southern on the Death of Edwin Jacksonhttps://t.co/T396JtOG7H pic.twitter.com/aE7QcVlmiT
— Georgia Southern Athletics (@GSAthletics) February 4, 2018

Thoughts & Prayers up for the family & @Colts Org 🙏🏽 RIP #EdwinJackson pic.twitter.com/yOmdralwpe
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) February 4, 2018

With the passing of @Colts Edwin Jackson we offer our deepest condolence. This is a reminder of the tragic effects of drinking and driving. #DontDrinkAndDrive https://t.co/WtUy8Bc6wG
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) February 4, 2018

It’s heartwarming to see the love Edwin Jackson is receiving

Please don’t forget another man lost his life as well, Mr. Jeffrey Monroe of Avon was also killed by the alleged drunk driver

Heavy heart today, we aren’t robots, these events affect us all#DriveSober
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) February 4, 2018

Heaven has gained another angel. Thank you Edwin for making the world a better place. Thoughts and prayers with the Jackson family. pic.twitter.com/EZjraaqsgm
— Christian Edwards (@ColtsEdwardsC) February 4, 2018

I've spent the last few weeks working on our community report. Trying to spread the love between players when choosing photos, but certain guys were just everywhere. Edwin was one of them. Every event. Always smiling.
— Megan Magiera (@megmagiera) February 4, 2018

Such a good kid. So sad. https://t.co/bG50UiyHW4
— Kevin Conners (@KevinConners74) February 4, 2018

There’s not a more kind, passionate, and loving player I’ve ever met. A heartbreaking day https://t.co/OnMZdJgMXM
— Caroline Cann (@ncarolinecann) February 4, 2018

I remember his first sack against KC. Remember him blasting a NYJ RB on MNF & celebrating. His laugh. Friendly smile. Always a hello and excitement to get better & healthy. Two lives lost so senseless & tragic. #RIP53 #Poundcake — Matt Wilkening (@MattWilkening1) February 4, 2018

💙💙💙 beautiful soul https://t.co/SVhzo8Fu1F
— Carly Gough (@carlymgough) February 4, 2018

Man. This is so tragic. Pound Cake began his NFL career with the Cardinals. He had the most effervescent personality. Tremendous loss. https://t.co/iH63j6BDc3
— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) February 4, 2018

Edwin Jackson was placed on IR prior to the start of the 2017 season. From the article, this is how he decided to spend his time away from the field. Special, special person. pic.twitter.com/bH5e1iyDoF
— Andrew Walker (@AWalkerColts) February 4, 2018

No photo more perfectly captures who Edwin Jackson was. A passionate player, he loved life and took every opportunity to give back to his family, his friends, his fans, and his community. He put his whole heart into everything he did. And he’ll be in our hearts forever. 💙 #RIP pic.twitter.com/ScmlBJIGGh
— Heather Lloyd (@TheBlueMare) February 4, 2018

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