Steelers' Dwayne Haskins Memorial Service Scheduled In Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA — A memorial service has been scheduled in Pittsburgh for Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who was killed last weekend after being hit by a dump truck in Florida.

The service will be held April 22 at the Allegheny Center Alliance Church on East Ohio Street in the North Side. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the service will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Steelers released a statement from the player's widow, Kalabrya Haskins, in which she stated, "I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to every loving soul who has supported our family during this arduous time of loss.

"The overwhelming thoughts and prayers have been fuel for our emotional depletion. ... The meaningful touches and impact Dwayne made as husband, son, brother, teammate and friend is a
timeless treasure imbrued in our hearts.

"My husband was more than a great football player. He had the smile of a rainbow that touched the diversity of so many. He will forever rest and remain in our hearts til the end of time."

Multiple services have have been scheduled for Haskins. The investigation into why he was attempting to cross an interstate could take as long as 120 days to complete, Florida authorities have said.

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