09/01/2026
❤️⚽ FGSC FAMILY and community— PLEASE KEEP ERIC & HIS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS 🙏
Soccer Community, we want to share an important update about one of our own, Eric Shannon Jr.
Eric has been part of the Fort Gibson Soccer Club family for several years as a referee. He graduated this past May and, shortly after graduation, proudly joined the United States Air Force to serve our country.
While in the middle of basic training, Eric began experiencing difficulties breathing and went to medical for evaluation. X-rays revealed a grapefruit-sized mass on his lung. After further testing, Eric was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma.
Eric has already completed his first rounds of chemotherapy and is currently back in a room continuing his treatment and recovery.
His family is organizing a fundraiser to help with medical expenses and the cost of getting Eric home as he continues this difficult journey.
🙏 Please keep Eric and his entire family in your thoughts and prayers.
❤️ Eric, you have a whole soccer community standing behind you and cheering you on!
Stay strong, Eric! ⚽❤️🇺🇸