The Alabaster and Birmingham communities in Alabama are mourning the tragic demise of a teenager who died unexpectedly on Monday. 15-year-old Caidyn Harrington died tragically on Monday, 27 May 2024.
The Alabaster Community Mourns
Caidyn Harrington was an intelligent student at Thompson High School. Caidyn Harrington was also a teammate at a Thompson High School baseball program. He played for the freshman team in the 2024 season.
Head Coach Frankie Perez Mourns
Head Coach Frankie Perez wrote; “Heartbreaking news! We lost a brother and a son of the Warrior family,” Perez said in a statement. “The Warriors will forever have a guardian angel. Our opponents will now play against 10 players on the field not nine! We will always remember No. 7! We love you Caidyn! Warrior For Life! Until we meet again my son.”
Family Shares Visitation/Candlelight Information
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 3 at 1 p.m. and the funeral service at 2 p.m. Both will be held at the Church of the Highlands’ Alabaster campus. The family asks that attendees wear Thompson Warrior attire or black and red or maroon clothes in honor of his love of Thompson and Mississippi State baseball. They also ask for donations to be sent to the First Baptist Church Alabaster student ministry or Thompson High School baseball program instead off flowers.
Who Was Joshua Caidyn? – Harrington Jack Harrington
Joshua Caidyn Harrington, age 15, went to Heaven on May 27, 2024. He was born on November 19, 2008, in Birmingham, Alabama. He loved living in Alabaster and attended Thompson High School. Caidyn was very outgoing and loved his family, friends and cherished his time spent with everyone. His biggest passions were his love of baseball, hunting deer, and spending time hanging out with his friends. Caidyn always had the ability to make anyone smile with his goofy personality; HE LOVED HARD AND PLAYED EVEN HARDER.
He is survived by his parents, Jack and Amy Harrington; a younger sister, Skilyr Harrington. Grandparents: John and Shirley Pate, Diane Corkery, Bill and Ginny Harrington, and Donna Davis. Uncles/Aunts: Jeff Davis and John Ambrose, Belinda Kaylor, Johnny Harrington (Kelly), Lisa Clayton (Tim), Bo Harrington (Amy). God Parents: Byron and Cindy Smith, and numerous Cousins.
