Schools across Macon commemorated Dylan Thomas Thursday in their own special ways.
Thomas, who played football for Pike County High School, passed away Sunday after suddenly collapsing during a game against Peach County Friday night.
"In the end we're all football players. Things like that happen. We're here for you, Westside is here for you. I mean whatever you need, we're here," said Westside High football player Landon Emery.
The Westside football players are gifting the players at Pike with a #32 Westside jersey, signed by all of them.
Number 32 was Thomas' number. He was a linebacker for the Pirates.
"Even though they are on another team, we are still brothers in a way, and we do what we can to help each other when we need it," Emery said.
The #32 jersey may be leaving Westside, but players at Westside -- and six other Bibb County high schools -- will now wear 32 on their helmets.
"Just play for him, don't forget the number on the back of your helmet. Just play for that every game, and play for his family," said Westside football player Scooter Rispeer.
Peach County High School also showed their support, by gifting Pike with a poster signed by the entire student body.
At Tattnall Square Academy, they remembered Dylan Thomas in a different way.
'Casual for a Cause Dress Down Day' at the school turned into 'Remember Dylan Thomas Day,' as they wore red, representing Thomas' team.
"Wearing our red is showing that we care," said students.
"Just to think that someone even around my age could pass away in a simple thing such a football game, which is just for enjoyment, is really sad," said Tattnall student Maddie Dozier.
Tattnall gathered donations from students and faculty, raising about $1,000 for the Thomas family.
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter where you go to school. They all consider themselves one family.