Captain of the Memorial University Sea-Hawks women's volleyball team passes away – Volleyball News
Erin Bursey, the captain of the Memorial University Sea-Hawks women's volleyball team, bid farewell to life on Tuesday, June 26.
The 21-year old Bursey met a fatal road accident in St. John’s, Canada on Saturday, while she was crossing Thorburn Road near a North Atlantic gas bar. She actually got hit by a minivan and received severe injuries. She was immediately brought to a local hospital and given medical treatment, but the doctors could not heal her wounds. She succumbed to her injuries and left her friends and family in a deep mourning.
She was originally from Weybridge on Random Island and recently earned her graduation degree in Psychology. She performed her duties as the captain of Memorial University Sea-Hawks women's volleyball team and had a very good reputation.
As a volleyball athlete, she did exceptionally well and received many accolades during her career. She was named the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) Academic All Canadian and a multi–scholarship award winner for two times. Furthermore, she was an athlete that always put on a bold front and competed fearlessly.
The mentor of Sea-Hawks women's volleyball squad, Bill Thistle, coached Bursey for almost eight years. He expressed the deepest sorrow over the tragic loss of a great volleyball player. He fondly remembered Bursey as a high achiever and an influential player in the team. Thistle also shared some memories of the late Bursey in following manner: "Just last Friday, it was her birthday. And the day before the accident, she got notified she was on the Dean's list for psychology.”
Speaking of her performance and potential, the coach further added: "She's only [five feet five inches tall] and she regularly competes against kids over six feet tall and does extremely well with it … she's hands down the best defensive player in the conference and one of the best in the country.”
Memorial University Athletics regarded her as one of the best and brightest student athletes, and expressed grief on her death.
The case of the hit ‘n’ run is still in progress and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is undertaking the investigation. They are trying to search the witnesses that can lead to driver of minivan, which put an end to the life of a great volleyball player.