The Bay Village community is grieving the tragic loss of Dylan Veselic, a 16-year-old Bay High School sophomore who passed away after sustaining a head injury during a lacrosse game earlier this week. In a wave of sorrow and solidarity, neighborhoods across the region have united to honor Dylan’s memory and support his family during this unimaginable time.
A talented athlete and well-loved classmate, Dylan’s passing has left a deep void. He was more than just a lacrosse player—he was a friend, a teammate, and a young man full of promise. In the hours following the heartbreaking news, students at Bay High School gathered around his locker in an emotional, spontaneous tribute. Notes, flowers, and personal messages quickly filled the hallway as peers tried to process the loss.
In a show of unity, lacrosse families throughout Bay Village and beyond have begun placing lacrosse sticks on their porches—an unspoken but powerful symbol of respect and remembrance in the lacrosse community. The movement has spread throughout Ohio, as neighboring towns and athletic programs pay tribute to a young life lost too soon.
“The Bay Village Lacrosse program and the entire Bay Village community are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Dylan,” a statement read. “Our hearts are with the Veselic family, and we are surrounding them with our love and prayers.”
The community’s response has been deeply heartfelt. On Lindford Drive, luminaries began lighting up the street at 6 p.m. as neighbors gathered in quiet reflection. Residents were invited to join the vigil to honor Dylan’s life and offer support to his grieving family.
The Olmsted Falls Athletic Boosters also expressed their condolences, stating, “We extend our deepest sympathy to the Veselic family. We honor Dylan and stand with you in this time of sorrow.”
What started as a personal tragedy has become a communal moment of compassion. Dylan’s legacy is already evident in the outpouring of love, unity, and shared grief from those who knew him—and from those who simply understand the depth of this loss.
Bay Village will not forget Dylan Veselic. His spirit will live on in every porch light, every lacrosse stick, and every memory shared in the hearts of those he touched.
