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College President Fired In Alabama
By Kesshia Peyton Anchor/Reporter
Published: Thu, January 31, 2008 - 7:23 pm
Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 7:27 pm
Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 7:27 pm
Kesshia Peyton
The former Blount High School football quarterback was on his way to the Liberty Bowl last month when the vehicle he was in flipped over.
Jones, who now plays football with Alabama A & M suffered severe injuries and even had one of his leg's amputated.
After 12 surgeries, he spoke for the first time Thursday since his accident.
Jones told News Five he is determined to get back on the field.
"I'm not going to give up. God is always going to be on my side. He's going to always be on my side. I don't care if I got to put titanium around my leg. I'm going to play again. I'm going play. It's going to happen," said Alabama A&M Defensive End Football Player Jonathan Jones.
Jones still has a long road ahead before he reaches full recovery.
A special benefit will be held on Saturday, February 9th at the Fast Lube on St. Stephens Road in Mobile.
Friends and family are asking for your support.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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My name is Marcus Jarmon,
I have been an amputee for 46 years and formal AMU Bulldog. I would like to encourage young Mr. Jones to never quit and when giving up should cross his mind, say “It’s only candy.” I have endure these 46 years with much encouragement with family, friends, and strangers support and discouragement. Out of pain comes greatness and will to survive. I became an amputee at age 6 and have never missed a beat. Sure, I have had great obstacles to overcome but, there is great joy when you reach the top of the mountian and make the decent into the valley. I am growing old now but, I use to run with best. I never played on a High School or College team but, I was pretty good in a put up game around the school yard and gyms. Always encourage yourself when others try to pitty you. Jonathan, It is you who control you destiny from this point in your life. I don’t assume to know why things happen to us in this life but, they often determine who we are. LOV Bro.