Giovani Bernard is in need of some prayers as his family just got the worst heartbreak imaginable.
Former NFL running back Giovani Bernard announced that his family unfortunately lost their newborn son in recent days.
Bernard wrote a message to their son, Gabriel, on Instagram. In his message, Bernard also celebrated the resilience of his wife, Chloe, praising her as an incredible partner, mother, and spouse.
“You were loved from the moment we learned of your presence, spoken too daily and prayed for by many. Your heart was strong and you were so playful from the moment we were able to lay eyes on you. We are grateful to have held you and had our little time together. The moment was brief but filled with a whirlwind of emotions. From pure joy to seeing you for the first time to uncontrollable sadness. Mama, papa and Julz love you very and you will always be our little warrior. We love you Gabriel. And to Chloé, I couldn’t imagine doing life without you. I am especially thankful to call you my wife. You are more than what I could’ve imagined in a spouse, mother, and partner. You truly are remarkable. Our story together continues.”
Social media sent his family thoughts and prayers:
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TMZ Sports noted Gabriel was the second child of the couple, who were married in 2019. Chloe and Giovani’s first son, Julian, was born in 2021.
Giovani Bernard played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2013 to 2020 and announced his retirement from the NFL in 2023.
He played 10 seasons in the NFL from 2013 to 2022 for the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Cincinnati selected him in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft.
He then joined the Buccaneers for his final two and won a Super Bowl with them.
The couple will now navigate the painful journey of loss together as they pick up the pieces of their life.
