Cox's Emotional Goodbye to his Father

Miami Dolphins fullback Chandler Cox shared news of the passing of his father on Instagram with a moving tribute

Alain Poupart | May 22, 2020

Jake Crandall-USA Today Sports

Dolphins fullback Chandler Cox paid tribute to his father in an emotional Instagram post, saying he would "forever cherish every single moment" he had with him.

The post includes pictures of Cox with his father, Tom, a two-year letterman as an offensive lineman at USC who also played for the Los Angeles Rams in the three strike replacement games in 1987.

"I had to say goodbye to my Dad," Cox wrote in a post dated May 13. "It was the hardest day of my life. Sometimes I wonder why things happen the way they do, but I do know that this life is temporary and that he is in a place that we all hope to be in one day. He is HOME with Jesus now, but I know that he will be with me for the rest of my journey on this earth.

"He taught me so much, and I will forever cherish every single moment I had with him. I always tried my best to make him proud of me, and always tried to be the best son to him because that’s what he deserved. He loved me so well.

"My heart is broken, but I’m going to keep moving forward, keep enjoying every second of my life, and keep chasing after my dreams because I know that’s what my Dad would want.

"Rest in paradise, Thomas Franklin Cox! You will be missed. I can’t wait to hold your hand again one day. Fight on, 62!"

Cox is preparing for his second season with the Dolphins after being a seventh-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

Sincere condolences, Chandler.

Published May 22, 2020

ALAIN POUPART

Alain Poupart is the publisher/editor of All Dolphins and co-host of the All Dolphins Podcast. Alain has covered the Miami Dolphins on a full-time basis since 1989 for various publications and media outlets, including Dolphin Digest, The Associated Press, the Dolphins team website, and the Fan Nation Network (part of Sports Illustrated). In addition to being a credentialed member of the Miami Dolphins press corps, Alain has covered three Super Bowls (for NFL.com, Football News and the Montreal Gazette), the annual NFL draft, the Senior Bowl, and the NFL Scouting Combine. During his almost 40 years in journalism, which began at the now-defunct Miami News, Alain has covered practically every sport at one time or another, from tennis to golf, baseball, basketball and everything in between. The career also included time as a copy editor, including work on several books such as "Still Perfect," an inside look at the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect season. A native of Montreal, Canada, whose first language is French, Alain grew up a huge hockey fan but soon developed a love for all sports, including NFL football. He has lived in South Florida since the 1980s.