Saying Goodbye to a Bright Light: Anna-Saphia and the Lightning Community

Beginner | May 30, 2025

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A Special Person in the Community

A Loss for the Lightning Family

We have some sad news from the Tampa Bay Lightning community.
A special person named Anna-Saphia Rogers passed away recently. She was part of the Lightning family, and many people are very sad.

A Talented Athlete

Anna-Saphia Rogers was an athlete. She played sled hockey for the Tampa Bay Lightning Sled Hockey Team. This is a team where players sit on sleds on the ice. She was a very good player and a great teammate.

A True Sports Fan

Besides playing, Anna-Saphia Rogers was also a big fan of the regular Tampa Bay Lightning team and the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. She often went to their games. She loved sports and being part of the community.

Remembering Her Spirit in the Lightning Community

Strength and Kindness

People who knew Anna-Saphia Rogers say she had a wonderful spirit. She was strong and did not let challenges stop her. She also liked art, modeling, and traveling.

Honoring Her Memory

Her teammates on the sled hockey team remember her kind heart and strong will. One teammate said they would wear Anna-Saphia Rogers’s name on their helmet to honor her at a championship.

A Lasting Impact

Anna-Saphia Rogers’s passing has made many people in the Lightning community feel a sense of loss. She touched many lives through sports and her positive attitude. She will be greatly missed.

Vocabulary

Community (noun): A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
Example: “The sports team has a strong fan community.”
Passed away (idiom/phrasal verb): Died. (A gentle way to say ‘died’).
Example: “My grandmother passed away peacefully last year.”
Athlete (noun): A person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical strength or skill.
Example: “She was a talented athlete in school.”
Sled hockey (noun): A sport for players with a physical disability in the lower body, where they sit on sleds and use sticks to play hockey.
Example: “Sled hockey is a challenging and exciting sport.”
Teammate (noun): A person who is on the same team as someone else.
Example: “It’s important to support your teammates.”
Fan (noun): A person who supports a particular sport, team, or player.
Example: “He is a big fan of the local basketball team.”
Spirit (noun): The non-physical part of a person; qualities of energy, courage, and determination.
Example: “She faced challenges with great spirit.”
Challenges (noun): Difficulties; things that are hard to do.
Example: “Learning a new language has its challenges.”
Attitude (noun): A way of thinking or feeling about something.
Example: “She always has a positive attitude.”
Honor (verb): To show great respect for someone or something.
Example: “They decided to honor the retired coach.”

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

Who was Anna-Saphia Rogers?
What sports did Anna-Saphia play?
How did her teammate want to remember her?
What were some other things Anna-Saphia liked besides sports?
How has the community reacted to her passing?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

Why is it important to be part of a community?
How can sports bring people together?
What does it mean to have a strong spirit?
Can you think of someone who inspires others with their attitude?
How can we support people who are facing challenges?

Related Idiom

A light in the dark
Meaning: Something or someone that brings hope or happiness in a difficult or sad situation.
Example: “Even when things were hard, Anna-Saphia was a ‘light in the dark’ for many people.”

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