A young man was carried through the tunnel and across the Jardine Stadium football field one last time.
Malik Sparkman was a linebacker for the Coffee County Trojans in South Georgia before he was diagnosed with kidney cancer last year. According to WSBTV, the 18 year old’s last wish was to go through the tunnel at Coffee County High School and into the stadium with his fellow team members.
After he passed away, his teammates did just that.
“So his teammates carried his coffin across the field to the end zone… Teammates held their heads high until a video of their friend played, then they could not hold back their tears.”
Tia Williams, Malik’s girlfriend, spoke with Action News:
“They’re hanging in there as a team. It brought their team closer. They’re strong. They did take it hard at the funeral, but they know he’s not suffering anymore.”
It’s not often I get to say I’m proud of or happy with living in the Coffee County area. However, I get to say that today.
You can watch video of Malik’s send off below.
