Are we going to be there for them all the time? BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Garrett Reid, the oldest son of The police chief at Lehigh, Edward Shupp, said a 911 call was made at 7:20 a.m., and that Garrett Reid was dead when a policeman arrived at the campus dormitory. Then everybody is a little bit different after that. He was only 29 but had been addicted to drugs for about a decade. He's also a father and husband. Garrett died of a heroin overdose on Aug. 5, 2012, during his father’s last training camp with the Eagles, at Lehigh University. And you might try to help a second time. "What I can tell you is this morning we were contacted by the Lehigh campus police department and (were) requested to respond for the discovery of a deceased male," said Northampton County coroner Zachary Lysek. His parents, Andy and Tammy, had him seek treatment at various rehabilitation centers. Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy, Tammy and their family. That was also part of the whole new world that opened up to me when I smoked that first joint.”He added, “I liked being the rich kid in that area and having my own high-status life. Yes, no matter what happens.”Garrett died in 2012 of a heroin overdose in August.Though Tammy didn’t give a public comment on the matter, Andy did attend a presser on August 8 (as seen in the video above), saying that he was “humbled” by the support the family had received in such a tragic time.Following the announcement of his death, then-Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said in a statement via We wanted to express our condolences to them and just wanted to let them know we're for them if they need any help from me or the Dallas Cowboys organization. Reid had a long, troubled past involving drug addiction. I don't want to be that kid who was the son of the head coach of the Eagles, who was spoiled and on drugs and OD'd and just faded into oblivion. He was 29. Andy Reid with his son Garrett after an Eagles win on Nov. 21, 2010. "Dallas coach Jason Garrett said Sunday that he sent Reid a text message offering his support and the Cowboys as an organization are expected to reach out to the veteran coach. "As a father and a friend, we're all hurting." We've all suffered -- most of us have suffered tragedy in our lives. ESPN reported that 89 prescription pills were found in Garrett’s jail cell on the morning of his arraignment; he had spent the night in jail and authorities believed he had smuggled the pills in via his rectum.During his hearing in 2007, Garrett gave insight into his experience of addiction, as well as his experience being the son of a high-profile individual and dealing with addiction.Via a statement that he wrote to the judge which was then read aloud, viaGarrett said, “I did get a thrill out of it. Reid’s oldest son Garrett died from an accidental heroin overdose on Aug. 5, 2012 at the age of 29. "Andy Reid, a father of five, took a leave of absence from the Eagles during the 2007 offseason to spend more time with his family.Reid is in his 14th season in Philadelphia. Everybody who’s been through it says this. He's part of our fraternity and this is really, really sad day for their family and really for everybody in the NFL. "His younger brother, Britt, also had problems with drug use and was arrested on the same day as Garrett in 2007 for a road-rage encounter. We will support them and the Eagles in any way we can through this difficult time. We followed that advice. Owner Jeffery Lurie said he expected Reid back this week.The afternoon session Sunday went on, but Lurie canceled his annual state of the team address. "We've been with Andy for a long time.
At the sentencing hearing, the judge referred to the Reid household as a “drug emporium.” I think what makes him a great coach is his combination of compassion, feeling and strength. I liked being a drug dealer.”However, Reid also expressed his desire to get clean, Tammy said, “You don’t know that they’ve lied to you, they sneak around, they embellish — they lead a perfectly normal life most of the time, and you have no idea anything is going on until you find it, or something happens to make you think, oh my gosh, why didn’t I see this? "Expressions of sympathy came from everywhere around the league. Garrett Reid was Andy Reid’s oldest son. At the scene of the accident, Garrett was sentenced to jail within a week of his brother, Britt, who was also sentenced to jail for a drug-related offense. He had just finished the second rehab and moved to Arizona.”Tammy then said that she would also work to help her children. "My condolences go out to Coach Reid and his family," quarterback Said commissioner Roger Goodell: "We are deeply saddened by the news about Garrett Reid. Britt is now a defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, working beneath his father.Garrett Reid was the oldest child of the Reid family clan.