49ers left tackle Trent Williams’ wife Sondra announced the tragic death of their newborn son, Trent Jr.
In a post on Instagram on Sunday, Sondra revealed that she lost Trent Jr.’s twin early in the pregnancy and that Trent Jr. arrived stillborn last month.
“It’s been extremely hard trying to process the saddest Hello and Goodbye that I’ve ever had to endure. Last Sunday night on 11/24/24; I welcomed your lifeless 4lb 8oz 18.5 in long little body at 11:38pm. At only 35 weeks, your impactful and quick arrival didn’t even give mommy time to get an epidural. I’m so grateful to have had your Aunt Katina(who also cut your cord) and nurse Hannah by my side,” Sondra wrote, adding broken heart and praying emojis.
Trent and Sondra Williams share three daughters.
“As much as I tried to prepare myself for our meeting, I wasn’t prepared nor would I ever be. After losing your twin early in the pregnancy, I prayed and hoped that your diagnosis of Trisomy 13 wasn’t true and wouldn’t be the fate of my long awaited beautiful Son-shine,” Sondra continued on Instagram.
“My firstborn and only son, I’ve always wanted you, but God wanted and needed you more. Knowing you are in Heaven with your Great-Aunt Vivian and that you will Always be our Guardian Angel brings me great comfort in the midst of all this sorrow. My heart is heavy. Being home without you in my arms has been quite an adjustment. Knowing I will never be able to watch you grow older alongside your sisters has my eyes filled with tears.”
Trent Williams has made 11 Pro Bowls and been a first-team All-Pro for three consecutive seasons.
He has missed San Francisco’s last two games with an ankle injury. His family tragedy had not been previously disclosed.
In her announcement on Instagram, Sondra expressed faith that Trent Jr. would be the family’s guardian angel.
“I can’t even begin to describe how I felt leaving the hospital without you. Nor how it feels being home celebrating Thanksgiving without my baby in my arms. My heart is broken and my arms are empty,” Sondra wrote.
“But I know you’ll always be near watching over me and your sisters. And for that, my heart smiles with gratitude.
“Thank God for allowing us to bond for 35 weeks and for me to birth you so I could hold you in my arms. I’m at peace knowing you will never have to suffer. Although I will never hear your soft coos and cries or see those beautiful little eyes staring up at me, I am grateful to God for the time I shared with you. Madison loved listening to your heartbeat and watching your waves of movement in my tummy. Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr., my sweet baby boy, we love you our Forever Angel!”
It is the second time this season that a 49ers player has suffered the tragic loss of a young child.
In October, defensive back Charvarius Ward announced the death of his one-year-old daughter.
“We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning,” Ward wrote on Instagram.
“She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear. She taught us to have patience, trust, and a positive outlook on life. She showed us true strength and bravery.”