ITG-SEGA / September 2016
On July 4, 2016, the Terror Nation got the bad news that one of their own had passed away. Marcus Maxwell suffered from scleroderma, a rare condition that attacked his heart and kidneys. The Glynn Academy offensive lineman will be missed by his friends, family, and teammates.
Take A Knee
We got the sad news about one of our best
Number 72 has gone, on now to rest
His pain has subsided, his soul now free
Marcus has gone, and we take a knee
From down in the trenches, he has risen above
To rest on the wings of eternal love
A player, a friend, a student, a son
Taken too soon, his race has been run
He played on a team, together as one
Toiling through practice in the hot summer sun
Over and over, repetition is key
Until the drill is done, and we take a knee
Hard work paid off week after week,
A team on a mission, playing at peak
Community support, victories they sought,
Still praying for Marcus in the battle he fought
An offensive lineman, so proud til the end
Never giving up or refusing to bend,
On the field of play, warriors are we
Until one of us falls, and we take a knee
Go now with your Father, He’s prepared you a place,
We will miss your light and the smile on your face
We will always remember, together we’ve cried
Saying goodbye to a friend who was just at our side
But it’s not about football or the games that we play,
His good deeds and his light have shown us the way
He stood so strong for all to see
Now we pray for his family, and we take a knee.
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Take A Knee
By Rob Asbell
