Former NFL Player Chris Draft’s Wife, Keasha, Succumbs to Cancer

11:47 AM EDT 12/30/2011 by Yvette Caslin

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Atlanta Falcons former linebacker Chris Draft said “I do” on November 27, 2011 to his soulmate, LaKeasha Monique Rutledge. On Tuesday, December 27, Mrs. Draft made her transition after a bout with cancer.

Draft made this post on his website, “My wife, Keasha Monique Rutledge Draft passed away today at 12:04 pm. RIP Sweetie.”

The Atlanta-based Impact Church’s Pastor Olu Brown will officiate the ceremony which will be held Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 1 p.m. in South Carolina.

If you ever wanted to see what true love looks like. Check out the video and photos below.

Keasha & Chris Draft Wedding Trailer from KRJ PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

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courtney

Wow,absolutely beautiful and bittersweet.. what a lovely man chris is and his bride. rip.
Bonita

I’m crying for that was such a beautiful wedding story. I’m so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family Chris
Ayanna Crawford

My heart goes out to the family that loss this beautiful angel…. Chris, thankyou for sharing this day with the world ..may you find peace.. God Bless you!!
Anonymous

This has got to be one of the most touching things that I have ever seen—truly a love story if ever the was one! May his beautiful wife rest in god’s eternal peace.