Bo Jackson pays for Uvalde funerals

 Alex Parker:

For sports fans who grew up in the 80s, it’s impossible to forget Bo Jackson. The man was a supernatural force, excelling in football, baseball and track. Unquestionably, many saw him as a hero. And now they have an additional reason for that view.

As reported by The Associated Press, Bo flew to Texas three days after May 24th’s gruesome murders of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers.

Accompanied by an unnamed friend and co-contributor, Bo was there to help Uvalde families reeling from the evil wrought upon Robb Elementary School.

Per the AP, Bo now reveals “himself as one of the…donors who covered (funeral) costs…”

A grandfather nearing 60, the dad to three says he couldn’t shake such a heartbreaking situation:

“It’s just not right for parents to bury their kids. It’s just not right. … I know every family there probably works their butts off just to do what they do. … The last thing they needed was to shell out thousands of dollars for something that never should have happened.”

Bo presented Gov. Greg Abbott with a check for $170,000. At the time, it was announced as an anonymous donation.

“We didn’t want media,” Bo explains. “No one knew we were there.”

Abbott’s office said Jackson’s money was “quickly directed to cover funeral costs” through OneStar, a nonprofit created to further volunteerism and community service in Texas, including Uvalde relief efforts.

Gov. Greg praises the sports star:

“The true spirit of our nation is Americans lifting up one another in times of need and hardship. In a truly selfless act, Bo covered all funeral expenses for the victims’ families so they would have one less thing to worry about as they grieved.”

The day of the massacre, Bo tweeted the following:

“America…let’s please stop all the nonsense. Please pray for all victims. If you hear something, say something. We aren’t supposed to bury our children. I’m praying for all of the families around the country who have lost loved ones to senseless shootings. This cannot continue.”

Asked what he meant by “this cannot continue,” he avoids politics:

“I don’t want to turn this into anything (but) what it is. I was just trying (with the donation) to put a little sunshine in someone’s cloud, a very dark cloud. … The last thing you want to hear is there’s an active shooter in your child’s school. It’s happening everywhere now.”

For any unfamiliar with Mr. Jackson’s place in sports history, here’s Biography.com.

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Bo Jackson was an incredible athlete from Alabama who was able to also play professional baseball and football at a high level.  He is obviously a kind and caring person and deserves praise for his selfless act. 

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