In January, South Columbus High School in North Carolina lost a beloved student. Zyrainna Drayton, a senior, was only 18 years old when she passed away. Her cause of death was not released. When news of her passing spread, so many of her loved ones found ways to honor her memory. This includes the head coach for the girls basketball team, Carlos Tisdale. Carlos and Zyrainna, who was often called Rain, were very close. At one point, she expressed that she did not know how to tie her shoes. So, Carlos offered to tie them for her. This became their tradition before every game. And it’s one that he continues doing to this day, even now that Rain is no longer with us. See one of these tear-jerking moments in the video below. @nostalgics_00 Zerina Drayton was a senior on the South Columbus girls' basketball team. Her teammates, family, and friends called her "Ren." Coach Carlos Tisdale tied her shoes before every game and still ties her empty shoes before games in her memory# # #rip #memory #fyp #foryoupage ♬ Dandelions (slowed + reverb) – Ruth B. & sped up + slowed “When you’re a coach, those kids are YOUR kids,” someone writes in the comments. Another person shares a sentiment that so many others feel after watching that clip: “It’s crazy how a 30 second video of a stranger will have you in tears. Prayers to her family and friends.” Head Coach for Girls Basketball Team Finds a Heartfelt Way to Honor the Memory of a Late Player No matter the cause, losing someone so young is always tragic. In her 18 years of life, it’s clear that Rain made an unforgettable impact on everyone she knew. So, to have her coach honor her memory in such a special way means the world to her family. “As a coach, Rain, you were more than just a player — you were like a daughter,” Carlos writes in a post about the late student. “A bright light that lifted up our locker room, our practices, and our games. Your passion, energy, and love for the game inspired us all to be better … Rest in peace, Your memory will live on in our hearts, and your legacy will continue to inspire us to be better, to work harder, and to never give up.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Girls Basketball Coach Does Sweetest Thing Before Every Game To Honor Late Player appeared first on InspireMore.