Dallas News reported this morning that a Southern Methodist University student found dead in his dorm room last Friday, is Joseph Hunter Green, son of Pro Golfer Kenny Green.

The details surround the untimely death are still unclear, but investigators have ruled out homicide. Officials have refused to discuss the details of the investigation at the request of family members.

This news is especially tragic for Kenny, for less than a year ago, he was involved in a tragic RV crash that cost him his lower right leg and took the lives of his brother William Green, long time girlfriend Jeannie Hodgin and his German Shepard, Nip.

Over on his blog, Ken Green expresses his feelings about the tragedy saying,

“Well, today is another sad day.  I’m sorry to say that my youngest son Hunter has passed. His journey in life has ended and i can’t tell you how difficult understanding this is.

Jeanne and Billy will meet him and they will watch over all. I’m also baffled at the fact that his Mother elected not to tell me about his passing.  I can only hope the anger his family as will end and they can continue their journey in life without such anger.

I fought hard for my son and lost the battle. We had a stranded relationship but my love for him never diminished once. All parents know what I’m speaking of.  I’m not really sure what to say but thank you all for all the support and love you have shown me.”

I don’t typically write about the tragedy of others, but this news deeply saddened me. Just a few months ago, I saw Ken Green at one of the WPCC’s Lecture Series and he seemed to be struggling with the loss, taking it one day at a time. I was inspired by his determination to push past it all, not to lose himself, wallowing in self pity and make a go at the Champions Tour in 2010.

Having to cope with all that and then add another layer to the burden he already carries, I fear it might be too much to bear. Really seems unfair that the powers that be, would make a man suffer so much in such a short period of time. But we won’t go down that road..

This is another example of why we should not take anything or anyone for granted and how each moment with each other should be cherished. After reading this story, I began thinking of my own family, especially my two sons (and the third on the way) and how sometimes I get so busy with “other” things that I’ll end up not spending enough time with them. Reflecting on that, the “other” things, in the grand scheme are of little significance when compared to spending time with the ones you love and the ones who love you.

Just something to think about.

Kenny Green, I’m sorry for your loss, you’re an inspiration to many of us and we wish you well.