Candlelight Vigil Case Study
CHARLESTON, W.Va. —A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday evening at George Washington High School to honor the football coach who led the Patriots to victory in the 1982 Class AAA state championship.
Steve Edwards Sr. died Saturday morning at the age of 81. He coached George Washington from 1968 to 1983, earning a record of 99-67, four playoff births and one championship over the 16 seasons.
Jack Grimm said he knew Edwards going back to their time as students at West Virginia University, adding the coach guided his son and grandson during their playing days.
"My guys loved him. He was tough, but he was fair," Grimm said. "He was like an old drill sergeant taking care of these guys and making them shape up."
The vigil was held on the track
Steve Edwards Sr. died Saturday morning at the age of 81. He coached George Washington from 1968 to 1983, earning a record of 99-67, four playoff births and one championship over the 16 seasons.
Jack Grimm said he knew Edwards going back to their time as students at West Virginia University, adding the coach guided his son and grandson during their playing days.
"My guys loved him. He was tough, but he was fair," Grimm said. "He was like an old drill sergeant taking care of these guys and making them shape up."
The vigil was held on the track