Iron Bowl 2008: Dedicated to John "Johnny" Mark Stallings

by Ren C. (Contributor)

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November 21, 2008

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John Mark Stallings,the son of Coach Gene Stallings and his wife; went on homeward, to that eternal reward laid up for all the good and just and angels like John Mark.

John Mark would help the players in the locker room, and if he saw them in pain, he would "Put Ice on it" to make it all better.

This Alabama and Auburn game is going to be watched over by a angel.  John Mark, whose story is as inspirational as one who most certainly, fought the good fight.

Finished the entire course, and went onto that  "Crown-of-Life," an eternal life where there is no sickness, no Down's syndrome, no pain, no disease. Healthy, eternally whole and still The University of Alabama's Biggest Fan and our Angel.

John Mark, while we miss you and that inspirational smile of yours, we know one thing. Somewhere, just over that river Jordan stands Alabama's greatest fan and the team's kindest first aid tech.  Our beloved John Mark Stallings.

"Go Alabama"; John Mark would say.  Let us remember him,and pick up his battle cry.  "Go Alabama!"  Let's win this one for John Mark.

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comments (8) write a comment »

1. reply to comment by Jim Bob
   about 1 month ago

   Very good write here Ren. Just remembering John Mark and his neverending smile brings tears.

   Isn't the weight room named after John Mark also??

   Thanks for the article.

   Roll Tide Roll !!!

   1. by Jim Bob
      from about 1 month ago

      Or should I have said... Is the weight room dedicated to the memory of John Mark?

2. reply to comment by Ren
   about 1 month ago

   Hi Jim Bob,and RTR. One would hope that the Weight Room is dedicated to John Mark. Personally,I think they should add John Mark's name to the walk of fame at Denny Chimes.

   He was one in a million.
3. reply to comment by Jim Bob
   about 1 month ago

   I second that motion on the Walk Of Fame.

   And after reading up I found this:

   At the University of Alabama, the football equipment room is named after Johnny. A playground at the campus' RISE program for disabled children is also named after him.

   John Mark Stallings
   1962-2008
   Alabama's # 1 Fan

   1. by Ren
      from about 1 month ago

      Thanks for the John Mark information. RTR

4. reply to comment by deborah
   about 1 month ago

   Another angel got his wings.. RTR
5. reply to comment by m
   about 1 month ago

   Gene Stallings is a good man, unlike Nick Satan.

   1. by Ren
      from about 1 month ago

      Thanks for your comments about the Coaches.however;this article is in the memory of John Mark Stallings. Who went home to be with the Angels, August 2,2008.

      Have a great week.

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