Track & Field Community Mourns Loss Of Wensink Brothers

Mar 24, 2018

Xavier Wensink shown competing during the 2017 cross country season.

The staff at MileSplit Ohio extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, classmates and teammates of Xavier and Aidan Wensink. The brothers passed away on Wednesday, March 21st following an automobile accident.

Xavier and Aidan, who attended Patrick Henry Local Schools in Hamler, Ohio, were honor roll students and exceptional athletes. They participated in a number of sports, including cross country and track, along with other extra-curricular activities. Both were admired and respected by all of those who were fortunate enough to know them.

Information shared by Patrick Henry Elementary School:

Live your life like they did....Compassionate, caring and always with a smile! This is the #WensinkWay. I vow to make sure their legacy will be passed down to our younger generation! #PHstrong pic.twitter.com/t1IuWHxL0o
-- PH Elementary (@PH_Elementary) March 23, 2018

Words can't express the sadness we are feeling right now. This shouldn't happen to Super Heroes and that is exactly how our elementary kiddos viewed Xavier and Aidan. They both embodied the type of character that all of our young kids dream to have. (1 of 2) pic.twitter.com/YJVcNXViBX
-- PH Elementary (@PH_Elementary) March 22, 2018

It's not clear how we move forward from this but I know one thing....it will be with a smile because that is how they lived. Always happy, always caring and always smiling! Smile today in remembrance of Xavier and Aidan. It's what we call the #WensinkWay. (2 of 2) pic.twitter.com/L2PdWaW4u0
-- PH Elementary (@PH_Elementary) March 22, 2018

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 26th at Patrick Henry High School gymnasium. A Celebration of Life service will follow at the conclusion of the mass.