Remembering Nick Adenhart

Nick Adenhart, a former Williamsport High School star baseball player and a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was killed as the result of a traffic accident in Los Angeles Thursday morning. This page celebrates his life and his accomplishments. Please share your memories of Nick or offer your condolences to the family.

Condolences and memories

• 11:45am jarhead: This is terrible. Our prayers are with Nick's family & friends. Our community lost a very nice young man with such a promising future.
• 11:59am pkochera: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Adenhart Family.
• 12:07pm ut5170h: Tragic, devastating news… God bless the Adenhart family. Our thoughts are with you -- Janet, Dwayne, and Henry... BW&R (from Halfway Little League)
• 12:15pm MD1181: This is very sad to hear. My condolences go out to his family & friends. He had a very promising future and was just starting to realize his potential.
• 12:17pm speshal1k2: God Bless the Adenhardt/Gigeous family. Our families thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time.
• 12:21pm Baseball1: This is shocking. This man threw a hell of a game last night. Nick was always a good kid, and a great pitcher. This is sad for all baseball fans in our community. this young man loved baseball and he did it well. My heart goes out to the Adenhart family, and wildcats who were givin the oppurtunity to play with Nick. Nick, God bless. You were a great pitcher, and I know you would have been an ace in the big leagues.
• 12:25pm pangpark: I am in tears. I hope the family knows that the entire community sends it's condolences. Life is truly something to be cherished - you never, never know when your time will come. God Bless Nick and his family.
• 12:36pm thewhyandhow: Shocking. Keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
• 12:36pm wvumom1: I knew Nick and he was just a wonderful kid. I was so proud (as if I were his parents) that he made it to major league. What a shame. I feel so bad for his family. We watched him pitch last night and what a game. I think he was headed for even bigger things. What a loss. My prayers go to the family.
• 12:44pm petlvr: My thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family.
• 12:50pm Sunsfan: Oh no, no, no no!! This is so heartbreaking...so unbelievably tragic. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nick's family. They need a lot of love right now! Such a sad, sad few months - first the Suns' Robby Tolan getting shot in Texas, and then the Suns' Sean Rooney losing his father and older brother in an aircraft accident. Please, God, no more! no more!
• 12:59pm shenandoah: To Nick's parents and grandparents and family, we love you and our hearts, love and prayers are with you and your family during this extremely sad time. May God watch over you and help to bring you peace. Here's to Nick playing that big field of dreams up in Heaven. RIP Nick.
• 01:04pm tjmonsterman: I feel like it was only yesterday I was playing little league with Nick...I'll always look back on those days with the fondest of memories. Nick was an outstanding person very dedicated and an extremely hard worker. It makes me sad that yet another life has ended far before it's time. Nick I hope you rest in peace and my prayers and thoughts go out to your family!
• 01:14pm dink77: I am very sadden by this news. My heart is breaking for Janet, Duane, Henry and the rest of the family. My son played bb at Halfway LL and WHS with Nick. It was a thrill and pleasure to see him as he grew into his own. My prayers are with you all.
• 01:24pm alwaysfair: I have known Nick and his family since before he was born and they are a wonderful, Christian family. May they know the love of Jesus and the peace that passes all understanding at this very, very difficult time. Our whole church family is saddened by this loss and our hearts go out to Janet, Dave, Amy, John, dear Mary Ann and all of their families.
• 01:43pm louieboy1298: This is such tragic news. A young man with his whole life ahead of him. May God Bless his family and give them peace.
• 02:13pm BillyT: My son played against Nick for several years at Smithsburg High. He was a great competator and my son always looked up to Nick for the way he played the game. So sorry for the family and hometown's tragic loss.
• 02:24pm augifrogi: This is a tragic loss. Living just behind Pony League, we have heard all the names. Nick's will be remembered in the hallows of Funkhouser Park forever. Our prayers are with the entire Adenhart family, The LA Angels and the rest of the baseball world.
• 02:36pm moonutty: What a tragedy. I remember Nick in LL at Halfway and at WHS. He was such a standout. God bless Henry, Janet, and Dwayne as well as the rest of his family, friends and fans.
• 02:48pm dwashington365: Although I never met Mr. Adenhart...I can tell by the Officers I work with that you are a wonderful person. I lift the family and all those that knew you to God. May the Creator give you comfort in a time such as this. is.
• 02:48pm newswatcher: My heart goes out to the family. I didn't personally know him, but being from Williamsport I have heard and seen him on the news and was proud to know that he was from here making it in the pros. God bless the family.
• 03:02pm OhioStateEQ: This is tragic loss for everyone in Washington County area. He will be missed greatly. He reached his peak last night and God made him one of his Angels today. Nick Adenhart will be missed in every persons heart from the his class, teammates, coaches, teachers, and family. God Speed to you NICK.
• 03:10pm kbell123: I had Nick as a student at St. Maria Goretti before he went to Williamsport. He was a very intelligent young man and treated me with respect. His death is indeed a blow to the entire county.
• 03:15pm harleychick: My heartfelt sympathy to his family during this terribly difficult time. May God bless and comfort you in the days and weeks to come.
• 03:16pm lh818: It is so hard to read about another tragic loss involving yet another young person doing so well, at what should be just the beginning of his life. My heart and prayers go out to the Adenhart family and friends of Nick. God Bless You. Williamsport, Md.
• 03:25pm hoffbkjk: my son played ball with Nick, everyone was so excited about his success. Last night a group of his friends watched his 6 innings of play at Buffalo Wild Wings - celebrating that he was living his dream as a major leaguer - they are all mourning today. We share the tears of his family.
• 03:27pm petlvr: It angers me that the lives of these young people were taken away by a driver who evidently should not have even been behind the wheel of car. My condolences to the families of all who passed away in this senseless tragedy.
• 03:48pm einsteinsmom: My deepest sympathy to his family during this time. May the Lord comfort you with your loss.
• 04:00pm umdfan: My deepest most sincere sympathies to his family. Nick really was Williamsport's Hero, who would have ever guessed that a Wildcat would go on to pitch in the majors- but he did it for us over coming so much adversity with his elow. It's sad that he had to leave this world so soon.
• 05:47pm Riverrat: "Nick did Williamsport proud".
• 06:19pm afretired2008: My heart and soul goes out Nick's family, close friends and teammates. How tragic this is for many in our local community. I'd seen Nick play baseball since his days with the Halfway Little League playing against Conococheague though Pony league and High School...boy did he have a wild fast ball at times! His death was so unnecessary, especially at such a promising young age. May God comfort those in need during this time of mourning.
• 06:29pm Eric-Cartman: Here's a Yahoo! link if anyone is interested... http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-adenhart040909&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
• 09:54pm Abjones719: I never knew Nick but He was my age and Ive always heard so much about him. I was so proud to have someone from this area to finally follow thier dreams and go to the big leauge! and especially someone who i've heard about. My thought and prayers are with you family and friends. Nick God called on you because he needed a pitcher! Love you and god bless you up there and your family down here
• 10:07pm kahne09: My deepest sympathy to Nick's family and friends. Washington County and the world of baseball has lost a great one. Nick will forever be an Angel in the Outfield.
• 01:52am jkelly30: I remember I had Nick as a 10yr old in a local baseball camp..we put him in the 14-15 yr old groups because his talent was unreal for his age. I knew he was going to be special, even then. I've enjoyed following his success, being a former pitcher myself and suffering from arm injuries, I was rooting for him to comeback strong...well, he did. My prayers are with Nick and his family
• 09:33am seanforney: This is such a tragic loss, my heart goes out to the family, and from a fellow baseball player Nick was an amazing athlete and person. His family will be in my prayers, and GOD BLESS!
• 09:56am TJ: I am from Minnesota and did not know Nick or his family. Nick's dedication to and love of baseball mirrors that of my own son. My son's dream is to make it to the very place where Nick shone so brightly, professional baseball. I just want to let Nick's family and friends know that both my son and I have shed many tears since hearing about this tragedy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. You're fortunate to have so many wonderful memories of your son. Take care.
• 01:05pm headster: I work for the Angel organization as a video editor. I talked to Nick during the game and told him I had a picture for him and would bring it the following day. Who knew I would not see him again. He will be sorely missed and was a great player and friend. Nick, you were an inspiration to the team and myself. Thanks for being a friend.
• 01:45pm kmmfrompa: My hearfelt sympathy goes out to Nick's family, friends, teammates and the entire community. I'm a baseball Mom from PA and was deeply saddened to hear of the tragedy. May God Bless, you are in my thoughts and prayers!
• 01:58pm lkmystique: I don't know Nick, actually I've never heard of Nick but my heart goes out to all of his family and friends. Senseless and tragic are the only words to describe what happened. This story brings tears to my eyes. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
• 02:18pm mdimitrakos: Since I heard of the horrible tragedy, I have not stopped thinking about Nick. I feel the pain as if I known him for a long time. I have a son and I would be devasted to get such news. My deepest condolonces go out to his family and his friends. Maria
• 03:00pm prico: As the mother of boys that grew up playing ball I know how close you all become. My son also caught for alot of great guys through the years and I can't imagine how hard it would be to lose one of them. My heart goes out to Nicks family,friends,and lifelong catcher. I am also sorry for the families and friends of Henry and Courtney. I wish Jon a speedy recovery.
• 05:10pm themartins: i am so heartbroken over this tragic lost! my sons played with nick and my husband had the honor of helping to coach nick at halfway little league. he was a great kid and a very fine young man. nick would have done anything for anyone, he was an inspiration to all who knew him and those who didn't. my family have nothing but fond memories of nick and his family. Janet,Jimmy,Duane and lil Henry our hearts go out to you all!!!! we feel your pain and am thinking about you all!
• 07:56pm baseballdad: As a Dad of a 16 yr old who played in the Little League program in Wash Co from T-Ball through 12 yr old, I simply cannot finds words to describe how devastating this loss is to anyone who watched Nick grow up. While our son was 6 yrs younger, we went to several of his games and our son enjoyed immensely meeting Nick at area pitching clinics, where he volunteered his time. This loss was truly unfair to he and his family and only time will help heal the incredible pain. One lesson that should be taken from this as parents of Little Leaguer's, is to enjoy them playing as kids, which is what they are. These players want to enjoy the game for what it is, so Mom and Dad, ya need to let them. The fact is that 99.9% of them won't make it to the Major's, so enjoy your kids while they enjoy the game. Life is soooooo fragile, remember that any day may be our last, forget the importance of stats and wins and take advantage of every single moment you have with your children! Make Nick's memory mean something!
• 08:41pm millsfam: It's just awful what happened to him. This guy had everything going for him and because of a stupid decision made by a complete stranger, his life was taken long before it should have been. I didn't know him nor do I know his family but my thoughts are with you all.
• 11:41pm docgraham: Nick I was so proud of you. Many of us are hurting pretty bad. Why send our guy home so early Lord? Why? My love goes out to Henry, Janet, Jimmy, and Duane. What an incredible supportive family.
• 02:57pm macfromgeorgia: I am not originally from Maryland, but I lived in Columbia, Md. and my youngest son, Michael was born there. He is a student at Loyola Maryland in Baltimore. Having had two sons in T ball and little league, I am devastated to hear about the death of Nick Adenhart, this brilliant 22 year old with such a bright future. My heart goes out to the entire Adenhart family. My thought and prayers are with them at this most difficult time.
• 12:00am Liz-Anne: I graduated from Hood College in Frederick Md, just down the road a piece from Williamsport. I have lived just miles from Angel St for nearly 30 years. I am a huge Angel's Fan. I am also the mother of 2 daughters in the prime of their lives, as Nick was and his 3 companions who were so tragically taken on Thursday evening. I was also at today's Angel's Red Sox game. There was/is a palpable and deep profound loss by every fan there and a touching and heartfelt memorial which has grown outside the stadium entrance. I want to express my sympathy and support to the Adenhart family. Today you could feel his presence.. truly an Angel in the outfield! His spirit and soul will live on. I am so sorry he didn't get to spend more time. Williamsport has much to be proud of and much to mourn. Bless you all that personally grieve this loss. There are so many who want you to know that we share in your pain. God Bless you. Heaven has one very special Angel added to their roster. He will line on in Anaheim and be missed.
• 10:29am monof2boys: I just wanted to send my condolences to the family, the team, and the community of Nick. I'm a fan of baseball, only because of my experience of being a mother of two boys who excell in sports. I did not know Nick, however I am shedding tears for his immediate family, friends, and the team, for the sensless loss of this young man. Nick is two years younger than my youngest son, and I am so angry and can not comprehend the thoughts this person who did this had in his head when he went behind that steering wheel that night. I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to all who had the opportunity to experience the miracle of Nick. Everyone who knew him must feel blessed and special to have been lucky enough to have Nick in their life at one time or another. And to his parents, I embrace you both at this time in your life. Nick's passing has affected even people like me who never knew him, but wish they did!
• 10:43pm rocko: It's still to hard to believe Nick is gone. I go back every day looking over the stuff I already read and I still can't believe it. Nick was such a handsome young man and very talented.Like they say Only the good die young.My thoughts and prayers our with his family. You'll always be in our hearts Nick,you now our a Angel.Patricia