Days after she and her Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker husband lost their youngest child in the tragic accident, Jordanna thanks those who have sent flowers, thoughts and prayers.
- May 5, 2023
AceShowbiz - Jordanna Barrett has paid tribute to her late daughter. Days after tragically losing her youngest child in a drowning incident, the wife of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett broke her silence about 2-year-old Arrayah's passing.
On Wednesday, May 3, the 30-year-old made use of Instagram to express her feelings and thoughts over the loss of her beloved daughter. Along with a photo of the smiling toddler, she wrote in the caption, "Thank you all for all the messages, flowers, thoughts and prayers. Our world will never be the same."
Jordanna went on to say, "Arrayah was the apple of my eye, and my heart will forever be with hers. I love you so much my baby. I am so so sorry. Until we see each other again, please watch over your siblings and momma and dada." She was referring to her other three children, 11-year-old Shaquil Jr., 9-year-old Braylon and 8-year-old Aaliyah, with Shaquil.
The mother of four continued sharing, "We love you forever and ever and always. I can't wait to see that precious smile again, and just hug you so close. I would do absolutely anything. There is no Barrett 6 without you, and we will forever hold your place down here, until we all meet again in heaven." She closed her note by noting, "I love you forever and always."
Joanna and Shaquil lost Arrayah in a pool accident just a few days after they celebrated her birthday. A statement from the Tampa Police Department revealed that officers responded to a call about a child who had fallen into a pool on Sunday morning, April 30. Unfortunately, the toddler passed away shortly after she was taken to a local hospital.
In light of the incident, Shaquil's football team, the Buccaneers, issued a statement that read, "Today's tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna, and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time."
The statement posted on the Buccaneers' Instagram page continued, "While no words can provide true comfort at a time such as this, we offer our support and love as they begin to process this very profound loss of their beloved Arrayah."
