Benedictine Community Mourns Coach Troy Shaffer | Richmond News

Tragedy struck the Benedictine College Preparatory football program when assistant coach Troy Shaffer passed away between Tuesday night, August 4, and Wednesday morning, August 5. His absence from practice prompted an immediate response from school leadership, including Head Coach Kurt Von Bargen, Vice President Del Smith, and Deacon V.J. Petillo, who broke the news to players. All school activities were canceled that day as the community mourned. The school released a heartfelt statement honoring Shaffer and pledging full support to students, faculty, and staff during this painful time. Details remain scarce, with officials urging patience as they focus on care and compassion for the grieving family. The entire Benedictine community stands united in prayer for Shaffer’s loved ones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13001e093f1e774b