Peace and blessings! My name is Donald Tiger  and when I was 13 , I was a roommate of R-Kal truluck at lakeside boys group home in spring valley, NY. What I remember most about R-Kal was his kindness and patience towards me , because I was a bit of an outsider and a loner. He would often tell jokes to cheer me up and he would teach me the latest hip-hop dance moves as well. He would also teach me how to slap box -always going easy on me 
 I only knew R-Kal for about a year when we were kids at the group home but I felt a sense of mutual respect. our paths split shortly after the year was up because I moved on from that residency. I am  am 50 years old now and it almost seems like it was yesterday that we were hanging out. I am amazed to learn of the successful person he became in life but more Importantly, how integrity meant more than money to him. 

Peace and blessings!

Really missing my partner in crime, great sense of humor, and extremely thoughtful for others.  A  human soul who served his purpose in the NFL/CFL football league as a Legend and my sincere wishes for his newly made wife, Lisa, not having the time to spend for a lifetime journey, but definitely all of us will meet in the greater world beyond the skies and chat about the good times. Another year have passed but his memory is still with us and special prayers for his family both here in the US and in Canada.

Your Friend,
Vincent Sparrow

I was just thinking of my old buddy from Cortland, Bam-Bam.  I wanted to share with my son some memories I shared with RKal so I googled his videos  like I had done several times in the past but this time I saw the heart breaking news I must have overlooked before… 😭
RKal was as solid of a dude as they come, not to mention a phenomenal linebacker and a great friend to all that had the pleasure of knowing him.  My deepest and sincerest condolences to his family.  Fly high, brother!  Until we meet again.

I just happened to think of him and what he is up to these days so I look him up and find this out.  This breaks my heart.  I happened to meet RKal back around 2016 when I was working at Home Depot in KC.  I remember the first thing he told me, “Brother, your going to fast you need to pace yourself.”  This was the beginning to great connection and several talks about faith and God.   He definitely was responsible for getting me into daily reading of the Bible.  After a few months I left Home Depot for another career but I truly believe God placed him in my life for a reason.  RKal you will truly be missed down here but are in a better place. 

I remember going against  Rkal  in the 2003 Kansas city chief Mini-camp. Then 2004-2005 in Green Bay. Great player and very humble. Was always friendly with me.  His name  popped into my head today after Church. Googled his name and saw he had passed. Put things into perspective for me. 

Wow! This news just smacked me in the face. My condolences to the family and of course Lisa. I work in the hospital and took care of R-Kal for quite sometime, shaved his head and visited him when I could. He always had his bible in hand and phone next to him for when he would talk to Lisa every night before bed. What a good soul he had! Smile did light up the room and always had a positive vibe when in his presence. I am saddened to know that he has left earth to be with the King but we all know he is in a good place. He has left a good legacy.

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with R-Cal at Home Depot here in Orlando. He was a beautiful human being with a huge heart. I'm saddened to hear of his passing but I feel blessed that I had that chance to know him. 

My sincere condolences and prayers on this lost of a very fun loving and spiritual soul who over the past four or more years I have had the privilege of meeting. His devotion to God and the services rendered to me as well as my program of mentoring a drop out prevention school, the invaluable time and intellectual aptitude he embodied was Paramount in our successes. I, personally, will sorely miss him from our times in the Skybox Pro Bowl Games and meetings with the Legends, as an outsider. He was like my son, he called me Uncle Vincent and to me this is a lost of a Family member. To God Be the Glory and thanks to Lisa for the much needed time you spent with him on this planet.

I love u man I didnt want to see u ♥️♥️♥️🤞🤞🤞😪😪😥😥go rest in peace bro love u...

He was my cousin  l loved him rest in peace.. I didnt want to see u go...😥🤞♥️😪😥🧸

Wow! We were at Lakeside School together, I'm just hearing of your passing and it hurts. Rest well Beloved King! 

Never be Another!
He was my Brother!
Spread love that’s the BROOKLYN way!

Heart broken to hear this. R-kal was a great teammate and friend at the Arizona Cardinals. As a rookie, R-kal would show me the ropes in business ventures and was a great philanthropist. I always appreciated his support. Prayers to his family. 🙏🏾

Sad, Sad day to hear this news. I'll never forget the first year R-Kal came to Cortland and his infectious smile. He was a joy to be around and was an intense competitor on the field....and always did it with a smile. 

We will miss you "Bam-Bam" 

Ross Ricco #21

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your GOD will be with you wherever you go" 
Joshua 1:9

When I first met R-Kal, he was a varsity stud,  while I was just a JV scrub, yet, every day he made me feel like I was the BMOC.  That's just who he was; a man who built up others around him.  I've never met someone so energetic  and talented who was also so humble, thoughtful and down to earth.
R-Kal shined a light so bright that we are still feeling the warmth.  He is missed.

Most sincere condolences to his family.

Man, this one hits hard. We went to college together — both in the class of ‘97. R-kal was one of those universally-liked guys. Just a 100% genuine guy. You couldn’t be negative around him. Impossible... he’d turn that frown upside down. He brought a smile to everyone’s face. If you breathed, he was your friend. I’m honored our lives crossed paths. I’ve thought about him over the years. Sending love and hugs to his family and everyone he’s ever touched. 

Was totally surprised by his passing. I remember him from his CFL days with the Montreal Alouettes.  

-2002, our Rookie year in Kansas City, Tru shows up in the middle of training camp straight out of Arena Football League with no cleats for practice ... and still showed up and showed out !

The best memory I have is Tru’s Corvette when he first shipped it to Kansa City, he asked me to roll with him to the stadium one night , but after entering the car I noticed there was no passenger seat.  Our apartments were inside of rolling hills in the middle is the woods, scary as hell, and Tru was a need for speed type of guy, nonetheless  Tru proceeded to drive 120mph as I screamed for my life as it flashed before my eyes not having a seat or seatbelt . I loved that day!!! And to tell you the truth , we had a lot of those days. Tru, your are my lightning bolt and a real brother . I love you and may you Rest In Peace brother !

God speed ,
Tony Newson 
#PS2
K.C  Chiefs “02-04”

Ahhhh .. all the fancy quarterbacks are in heaven so you’ll get a clean shot on them now my brother. 
So much fun going to war with you .. we will meet again in Elysium. 
Big kiss 
Love Adriano 

R-Kal was truly one of the most amazing people I have met in my life.  He was one of the greatest athletes and more importantly a greater person.  I have so many great memories of him and continue to share with people who didn't know him.  It was a gift to have that time.  He achieved what many thought impossible, making it to the NFL.  Nothing was impossible for R-Kal.  You will be missed, but not forgotten.  I'm sharing a picture of a wall in my basement.  I somehow tripped across his game worn jersey on ebay and is one of my most prized possessions.  

Rest in Peace R- Kal 

Your big smile and infectious personality won't be forgotten.  A teammate we all loved because of that. Sending hugs and warm wishes to your family 🙏

I’m very sad to hear this, we lost touch as many people do but I have always thought of you and your smile.  My not so little girls loved playing with you in the locker room.  Rest In Peace my friend.  I’ll never forget you.  

God speed my friend...heaven is lucky to have you!

RKal and I both played football for Cortland. He was my friend. I will miss him. 

R-Kal was more than a friend. R-Kal is and always will be my brother. I will miss him always.

RKal was my brother from another mother. Living as roommates at the Lakeside Roosevelt grouphome. Just learning about this today that Idk know how to respond.
I was bad about staying in touch. I so sorry my brother.

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R-Kal K Truluck

30 septiembre, 1974 – 29 noviembre, 2019

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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