Skaggs’ death is another sad bit of Angels history

Death claimed Tyler Skaggs this week. His family, friends, and all those who knew him mourn his loss. The feeling of emptiness can be overwhelming and never seems to go away.

All grieve in their own way. For the family, as well as with every member of the Angels organization, Tyler’s loss is a terrible and heartbreaking blow that was neither expected, deserved or understood. His is a loss that can’t be accepted no matter what the cause.

I never met the young man and only saw and knew him as a pitcher for the Angels. I sincerely offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to his wife Carli, his parents, and the entire Angels organization. Frank Tierheimer Cerritos

Tyler Skaggs is sadly the latest to follow in the tragic circle in Angels history. Lyman Bostock, Donnie Moore, and Nick Adenhart have all left us way too soon.

The “27 Club” has such famous members with singers Hendrix, Morrison, Cobain, Robert Johnson, Janis Joplin, and Bostock as well. Tyler Skaggs is the latest to join this club. His greatness as a person seemingly reached more epic proportions than his exploits on the field. RIP, Tyler. You will be missed forever. Craig London Encino

I was going to write a letter praising Tyler Skaggs for his competitive fire while criticizing his manager for not sticking with him longer.

Such criticism seems trivial now. Sadly that fire is gone but it is not forgotten. Thank you, Tyler, for representing my team so well. Ron Reeve Glendora