Former NFL wide receiver and Purdue University standout Rondale Moore was remembered by friends and family at an emotional memorial service in his Indiana hometown. Moore died by suicide on February 21, New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey told Us Weekly. The football star was found dead in the garage of his New Albany, Indiana, home. He was 25. More than 100 of Moore's loved ones gathered for a memorial in New Albany on Sunday, March 1, during which balloons were released into the sky in his honor. Rondale Moore's Former Teammate Shares Heartbreaking Message After His Death "I haven't shed all my tears. I don't think there's enough in this world to shed," Moore's aunt, Marleach Shirley, said at the ceremony, per WLKY-Louisville. "I want everybody to remember him as a great person and that he loved everybody. He was very humble. And he never forgot where he came from." Prior to being drafted in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, Moore was a superstar at Purdue, roughly 180 miles from his hometown. "A little boy from New Albany, it's a small town," Shirley said. "You don't really see many come out of here like that. He was different. He was very special." She added, "When you met him, he never met a stranger. You would never forget him. That's who he is." Shirley urged the crowd to remember the "good memories" they shared with her nephew. "Remember all the good times. Don't dwell on the bad because the good always outweighs the bad," she said. Moore's aunt also gave a poignant reminder about mental health. "He was always happy. You never know. People don't always know how someone is really feeling on the inside," Shirley said. Moore's funeral will take place in New Albany on Friday, March 6. After signing with the Minnesota Vikings during the 2025 offseason, Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury during a preseason game in August. The season prior, Moore sustained a season-ending injury during training camp with the Atlanta Falcons. "I am devastated by the news of Rondale's death," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said in a statement. "While Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we came to know well and care about deeply. He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots." Former Player Calls Out the NFL After the Death of Vikings WR Rondale Moore O'Connell, 40, added, "As a player, he was disciplined, dedicated and resilient despite facing adversity multiple times as injuries sidelined him throughout his career. We are all heartbroken by the fact he won't continue to live out his NFL dream, and we won't all have a chance to watch him flourish. My prayers are with Rondale's family, friends, teammates and coaches as we all deal with this tragic news." Jeff Brohm, who was Moore's head coach at Purdue, called Moore "a complete joy." "The ultimate competitor that would never back down to any challenge," Brohm, 54, said in a statement. "Rondale has a work ethic that was unmatched by anyone. A great teammate that would come through in any situation." The head coach continued, "We all loved Rondale and we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with. We offer all of our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family, and we love him very much!!!"