Trojan Family Mourns Loss Of Joe McKnight On Social Media

The Trojan Family mourned the loss of Joe McKnight after the former USC running back was tragically killed Thursday afternoon.

Hearts are heavy in Troy today.

Former USC running back Joe McKnight was shot and killed in an apparent road-rage incident in a suburb of New Orleans on Thursday afternoon, sending the Trojan Family and sports community at large into mourning.

McKnight, who starred at USC before spending time in the NFL with the Jets and the Chiefs, had just landed on his feet in the Canadian Football League when this tragedy struck. He was 28.

Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu broke the news on Twitter, opening the floodgates for a wave of tears, prayers, memories and thoughts for the slain Trojan.

Damn RIP Joe McKnight. Killed in his own city, #504Boys4Life
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 1, 2016

Damn bro this is crazy I don’t think this is real , we was just talking about how we was going to kill next season, this is hitting me hard ???u was like my brother man we will always be a Trojan family RBU ….I just don’t know what to say rest easy bro love and miss u ??? #rip #joemcnight #family #trojanfamily #lifeisshort #loveeachother #new #usc

A photo posted by CJ Monster Gable™? (@cjgable2real) on Dec 1, 2016 at 3:06pm PST

RIP Joe pic.twitter.com/lpDjfNb128
— Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) December 1, 2016

Stunned and heartbroken to hear of the murder of my former teammate Joe McKnight.. My heart goes out to his loved ones, you will be missed! https://t.co/1gTF4RayNL
— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) December 1, 2016

R.I.P to a great one Joe McKnight, I was just with you a month ago in Saskatchewan, this one hurts....
— Rozay Walker (@3ey3swalker) December 1, 2016

Senseless act of violence that took the life of former USC teammate Joe McKnight. An amazing talent and solid teammate.#FightOnForever #RIP
— Alex M. Parsons (@A_Parsons67) December 1, 2016

…And then you realize, life is so short. Sending a special prayer to the family of my former teammate and friend, Joe McKnight. #FightOnForever✌? #RestInPeaceFam

A photo posted by Jurrell Casey (@tattedmonster99) on Dec 1, 2016 at 2:38pm PST

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Man I can't believe this shit...gone way to soon.. RIP Joe McKnight... that was the big homie 4. It was an honor knowing you bro. PRAYERS UP
— GRAN ZORINO (@VISIONSbyODB) December 1, 2016

I'm so fu****g hurt right now. Tears jus keep flowing I love u lil bro. long live smokin Joe!!!!
— LenDale White (@thereal_lendale) December 1, 2016

I jus keep wishing this is a bad dream!!!
— LenDale White (@thereal_lendale) December 1, 2016

RIP my brother Joe McKnight this one hurts bad
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) December 1, 2016

Nooo say it ain't so not joe ??
— Marc Tyler (@M_Tyler26) December 1, 2016

This one hurts I can't believe it, there's some sick ppl in this world R.I.P Joe McKnight we'll love you forever my brother! 4✌?️ pic.twitter.com/BGoOMTXcBJ
— Marc Tyler (@M_Tyler26) December 1, 2016

I was literally in the room when he said that???? rest easy family ? pic.twitter.com/KeDUnavcgl
— MIAMI PIE (@youngpie_1) December 1, 2016

Deeply sadden of the news that my teammate and brothers life was taken.
— Keith Rivers (@rivers55) December 1, 2016

Thats my lil brother man ?
— Dominique Byrd (@TheRealDByrd) December 1, 2016

Wow, this hurts.. One of the many Trojans I looked up to as a kid. Rest In Paradise Joe McKnight #FightOnForever
— Scott Tyler Felix (@scottstarrfelix) December 1, 2016

R.I.P. Joe McKnight, taken away over something senseless by a coward!!! Prayers out to his family and kid.
— Jawanza Starling (@JayStar_29) December 1, 2016

News about Joe Mcknight is devastating. Just at a loss of words!
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe
Lost for words...
— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) December 1, 2016

R.I.P to Joe McKnight smh ???!
— Darreus Rogers (@DROG_UNO) December 1, 2016

Damn RIP Joe McKnight. In his own city... WOW #SoCrazy! Praying for his family ?.
— Hayes Pullard lll (@HayesPullard) December 1, 2016

Damn man.. RIP Joe McKnight ??
— TJ McDonald (@tmcdonaldjr) December 1, 2016

Damn, Rest In Peace Joe. pic.twitter.com/fX9Qh4lEVZ
— Silas Redd Jr. (@ThirdEyeSi_) December 1, 2016

Sorry to hear about the news of one of USC greats Joe McKnight that's a very tragic way to leave Us #RIPKnight #FightOnForever
— garçon (@iman_marshall8) December 1, 2016

When death is this close the fragility of life cuts the bottom of your feet like broken glass. Memories amplify and tears flow like a river.
— Lawrence Jackson (@LoJackson94) December 1, 2016

Life is too short, Fight On and RIP TO JOE pic.twitter.com/cEyo4YUQqE
— Antwaun Woods Sr. (@AntwaunWoods_) December 1, 2016

Prayers to the McKnight fam. RIP Joe. You will be missed brotha. ??????. #TrojanFam
— Shane Horton (@Darth_ShaneO) December 1, 2016

R.I.P Joe McKnight ?? #trojanfamily
— Aca'Cedric Ware (@ware_ced) December 1, 2016

Its a crazy world out here.. Everyone be safe and spread love & positivity.. Sad sad news! #RIP Joe McKnight..
— Phantom of the Chakras (@EWrighteous21) December 1, 2016

#RIP to the big homie Joe McKnight ✌?️?
— Demetrius Wright Jr (@TeamDWright24) December 1, 2016

RIP to my Trojan Brother Joe McKnight! #sad #FightOn pic.twitter.com/qKqvS0TWeJ
— Rodney Peete (@RodneyPeete9) December 1, 2016

RIP MCKNIGHT. Man grew up watching him. Hard to believe this happened to him so early.
— Toa Lobendahn (@T_Lo55) December 1, 2016

RIP to former Trojan and NY Jet, Joe McKnight. Man this s--- has got to STOP
— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) December 1, 2016

RIP to a SC legend ! Joe McKnight ?? https://t.co/7pa3iaaBGN
— Adoree' Jackson (@AdoreeKnows) December 1, 2016

Rest easy brother smh pic.twitter.com/TXfR6UUDeI
— Kevin Greene (@KevinGreene81) December 1, 2016

Guys like Joe are one of the reasons I committed to USC
— Kevin Greene (@KevinGreene81) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe McKnight, a young father gone too soon. https://t.co/MW1rmWNo41
— Alex Holmes (@Trojan81) December 1, 2016

Prayers to the McKnight family. ??
— Kenny Bigelow (@_mcmxcv__) December 1, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the senseless passing of Joe McKnight today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— Coach Ed Orgeron (@Coach_EdOrgeron) December 1, 2016

Man RIP to Joe McKnight. Great player who was one of the reasons I have felt so special having played RB for USC.
— Justin Davis (@JD_22bsm) December 1, 2016

Wow I was just with Joe in Edmonton smh this one hurt man.
— Demetrius Wright Jr (@TeamDWright24) December 1, 2016

Still can't believe it. Rest In Peace Joe Joe #RIPJoeMcknight https://t.co/LX9f8pLq5f
— Drew McAllister (@DMAC_19) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe McKnight...taken away to soon. Prayers to his family ??
— Marshall Jones Jr. (@MarshallJones27) December 1, 2016

Sad day for the Trojan family. #FightOnForever https://t.co/e2tiGB2NNB
— Keary Colbert (@kearycolbert) December 2, 2016

Told I loved him when we talked.. Humbly, I dont understand Gods plan for a young Father, son, brother, teammate lost like this. Fk#Joe
— Dominique Byrd (@TheRealDByrd) December 2, 2016

Prayers to Joe McKnight and his entire family and loved ones #senseless ?? pic.twitter.com/VzqslmKren
— Frostee Rucker (@theorganicfrost) December 1, 2016

Deeply saddened by the loss of Joe McKnight. This is a terrible tragedy. Everyone loved Joe and we are going to really miss him.
— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) December 2, 2016

Wow.... Rest In Peace Joe McKnight ?? you were taken way too soon ?
— Frank E. Martin II (@IAMFMII) December 2, 2016

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