There are already numerous memorial thoughts about Fred Thompson, 19, who passed away last evening, after suffering an apparent heart attack while playing basketball at the Dixon Rec. Center on the Oregon St. University campus.

Here are some of the first ones from fellow Oregon St. athletes:

OSU defensive back Jordan Poyer: RT @J_Poyer14: R.I.P "Fred Im really gonna miss you bro..My prayers go to you and your family."

Former OSU quarterback Ryan Katz: RT @BigKatz12 "Things just don't make sense sometimes....RIP Fred. Pray for his family. I'm gonna miss you man."

OSU basketball player Jared Cunningham: RT @J1Flight "Haven't cried in a long time. (Stuff) just got too real.I was just in study hall with you last week. Rip to my bruh Fred Thompson."

OSU basketball player Kevin McShane: RT @KevinMcShane0: "RIP Fred Thompson. The thoughts and prayers of Beaver Nation are with you and your family tonight."

Former OSU RB Jacquizz Rodgers: RT @Qui22Rodgers: "Sending my thoughts and prayers to Fred family & rest of his friends. OSU stay strong..this one is a tough 1 2 handle."

OSU offensive lineman Mike Remmers: RT @Mremmers50: "Rip Fred, you will be missed my man."

OSU baseball pitcher Matt Boyd: RT @mattboyd31: "Thoughts and Prayers go out to Thompson family....."

OSU mens' basketball coach Craig Robinson: RT @OSBeav_CoachRob: "Our prayers and thoughts go out to Fred Thompson's family, friends, and to the OSU FB team."

Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com