With profound sadness, family, friends, teammates, and the Milligan University community are grieving the tragic loss of Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rodgers, two Milligan University sophomores who died Wednesday morning in a devastating cycling accident in Carter County, Tennessee.
The heartbreaking crash has left the university, cycling community, and everyone who knew the two students facing an unimaginable loss. Haylan and Brayden were members of the Milligan University cycling team, where they shared their passion for the sport and formed strong connections with teammates and friends.
Their sudden passing has created a deep sense of grief across campus. Students, faculty, coaches, and fellow athletes are coming together to remember two young lives that were taken far too soon.
Haylan and Brayden were remembered as dedicated cyclists, valued teammates, and individuals who brought energy and friendship to those around them. Their commitment to cycling and the relationships they built through the sport made them important members of the Milligan community.
The tragedy also left several other cyclists injured, adding to the pain felt by teammates and supporters as they process the devastating events.
For their families and loved ones, the loss of Haylan and Brayden represents a heartbreaking goodbye to two young men with promising futures ahead of them. The memories they created with family, friends, and teammates will remain a lasting part of the legacy they leave behind.
As the Milligan University community continues to mourn, support and condolences are being extended to the families of both students and everyone affected by this tragedy.
Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rodgers will be deeply missed and forever remembered by their families, teammates, friends, and the entire Milligan University community.
