Death Of Former Loudoun County Football Player Spreads Shock, Sadness

Profound sadness spread following the death of former Loudoun County football player Jayson Herd.

Herd, 21, who played for Independence High School before graduating in 2022 died on Saturday, May 18. In a Facebook post, Jayson's mother said she found him unresponsive.

Circumstances around Herd's death were not immediately clear.

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More than $12,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Herd's family as of press time.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 25 at Independence High School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jayson's mother requested all of his former teammates to wear any jerseys of paraphernalia.

Click here to donate to Jayson Herd's family.