NFL star Russel Willson has paid an emotional tribute to his late father.
The New York Giants ace penned the heartbreaking message on the 15th anniversary of his passing.
Russell Wilson’s father Harrison, who died 15 years ago today[/caption]
Wilson put up the emotional tribute on social networking site Instagram[/caption]
Wilson signed with the New York Giants in the offseason to play quarterback[/caption]
The quarterback had a close relationship with his dad, Harrison Wilson III.
And he took to social networking site Instagram to tell how his death still affects him every day.
The 36-year-old added a photo of his father smiling along with the post.
“15 Years Ago we lost you,” said Wilson.
“We miss you every day Dad.
“Keep shining down on me. Love you!
“Still can see your smile today.”
Wilson’s father tragically died on 9 June 2010.
He suffered complications from diabetes aged just 55.
It came just one day after his son was picked in the fourth round of the 2010 MLB Draft.
He was picked by the Colorado Rockies at the time, but turned down the chance, to play college football instead.
“(My dad dying) was one of the hardest days of my life,” Wilson told the Denver Post in the past.
“It was the highest of highs next to the lowest of lows, all in 24 hours.
“And how the Colorado Rockies organization took hold of me, took care of me was incredible.
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“Billy Schmidt, Jay Matthews and some other great people in this community really took me under their wing.
“It really meant a lot to me along the way.”
Wilson, who signed with the Giants in the offseason, spent spring training with Colorado.
He played in the minor league system, before heading back to play college ball.
“When [my dad] passed away, I remember the next morning hearing like, ‘The sun still comes up in the morning’, he said.
“No matter what we go through in life.
“Especially when you’re 1-of-32 guys, why would I be negative?”
