AUSTIN, Texas — Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May, revealing himself as one of the previously anonymous donors who covered costs for families after one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history.
“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.” Three days later, Jackson and a close friend flew to Uvalde, briefly met with Gov. Greg Abbott and presented a check for $170,000 with an offer to pay for all funeral expenses.
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. The day of the shooting, Jackson tweeted, “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.”
Abbott took the money Bo and his associates donated toward the funerals in Uvalde. TX Governor Greg Abbott took the money and then told the media/families that it came from the state. Abbott wanted everyone to think he and the TX GOP got that money for the families. NO SHAME!
I don't know if it's right or wrong. I'm not the judge and I don't know all the facts, but it's not what you would want.
💙🧡 Bo is the best!
What a beautiful thing to do, Bo.
Bo still knows!
Bo knows.
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