Cornell High School football coach Ed Dawson has died after suffering a medical emergency during a game Friday night at Rochester High School in Beaver County, school officials said.
According to Cornell High School Superintendent Dr. Aaron Thomas, Dawson was taken to a local hospital after the medical emergency. He later died, leaving the Cornell School District community mourning the loss of a coach who played an important role in the school.
Thomas described Dawson’s death as a devastating loss for students, staff, players and the wider school community.
“This is an extremely difficult situation. To say Coach Dawson was an integral part of Cornell School District would be an understatement,” Thomas said. “It is hard to put into words what Coach Dawson means to Cornell and we are all heartbroken, crushed, and in shock.”
Cornell High School football coach Ed Dawson has died after suffering a medical emergency during a game Friday night at Rochester High School in Beaver County, school officials said.Thomas also shared a message of support for Dawson’s family and the school community as they begin to cope with the loss.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Dawson and his family. We have difficult days ahead and we will lean on each other to get through them the best we can. We love you, Coach Dawson,” Thomas said.
The school district said resources will be made available to students and staff as they navigate the loss. The support is intended to help members of the school community cope with the death of a coach who was an important part of Cornell.
The medical emergency occurred during Cornell’s Friday night football game against Rochester High School in Beaver County. Officials have not provided additional details about the circumstances surrounding Dawson’s medical emergency in the information released by the district.
As the Cornell community grieves, the school’s message has focused on supporting Dawson’s family and helping students and staff through the difficult days ahead.
Dawson’s death marks a painful moment for the Cornell School District, where his contributions as head football coach made him a valued member of the community.
