Sad News for the McLain Family

[David Wells]

A Plano school said a high school football coach died Monday evening
after practice.

Prestonwood Christian Academy announced the death of Wade McLain on
its website.

Hundreds of people gathered at the school on Park Boulevard for a
private prayer vigil at about 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Sources say McLain collapsed at 6 p.m., just after the team finished
its second football practice of the day.

Monday was the first day Texas high school football teams were allowed
to hold official practice.

"We are deeply saddened to let you know that this afternoon, assistant
varsity football coach Wade McLain died unexpectedly following the
team's regular practice," the school said in a statement on its
website. "Please be in prayer for Coach McLain's wife, Becky, and
their five children. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Coach
McLain yet are thankful in knowing he is in the presence of Jesus."

McLain's colleagues said McLain also taught history and coached
baseball at Prestonwood.

Friends described him as a strong Christian who influenced thousands
of young lives over the years as a football coach.

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/126559148.html
A cause of death has not been determined.

NBC DFW's Ellen Goldberg contributed to this report.

[Hanna, Gary]

That is unbelievable....Now that I have broken into the 40's, 55 seems
pretty young. It's very sad. My prayers go out to the family.

Sgt Gary Hanna #2510
Region Four Tactical Support (Team 2)
Austin Police Department
Office 974-8247 Pgr 802-4516
Cell 227-1695

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