TAMPA, FLORIDA: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett posted a devastating tribute for his two-year-old daughter, Arrayah, who recently died after slipping into the family pool. He wrote, "I miss you sooo much baby girl," as the caption for a video of the two of them together. "I love you please watch over us."The news of the child shattered Barrett's family and fans, who have been sharing condolences for her on social media.
Police were called to report an infant who slipped into a pool on Sunday, April 30, at about 9.30 am, in Tampa's Beach Park area. Arrayah Barrett, who turned two on April 19, was brought to the hospital, but efforts to save her life failed.
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'Miss you'
Barrett appears to be recording a message for his wife, Jordanna, the child's mother, in the video. Before she gives the camera a kiss, he attempts to get her to say "miss you" and "love you." Barrett, a Baltimore native, and Jordanna have four children together, with Arrayah being the youngest. 'We love you forever and ever babygirl (sic) until we meet again my baby!' Jordana wrote in a comment on the heart-melting video.
'She is in heaven smiling and playing'
Friends and fans have also shared heartfelt words on the video. A user said, "My heart goes out to your family bro." Another person wrote, "So so sorry." "Prayers and blessings to you kid!! 🙏🏾" said one person. Another wrote, "Blessings and prosperity to you and family bro." "We all love you and your precious little one brother. She is in heaven smiling and playing," penned another.
Barrett, 30, has been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2019. Tom Brady, 45, became a member of the team the following year. The 30-year-old suffered a torn left Achilles during the Buccaneers' Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, ending his season. In eight games, he concluded the 2022 season with 31 tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble, as cited by Daily Mail.
Mother shared new tattoo for the little girl
Jordanna inked an emotionally charged tattoo in memory of their late daughter. The 30-year-old mother shared the new tattoo honoring her child on her Instagram Story over the weekend. "I miss you so much my girl," she captioned the image, which featured a pair of angel wings and a halo on her inner wrist, "My heart is so shattered."
