'Heart torn into a million pieces': Packers' Aaron Jones mourns death of father, Alvin Jones Sr.

Bogey · Post by **Bogey** » 09 Apr 2021 09:01

So sad. I met Mr. Jones and got to talk to him many days when I was working at Packers Training Camp. He was there every day to watch practice and support Aaron. He was so proud of Aaron. Rest In Peace, Mr. Jones. You are the definition of class and dignity and it’s obvious where Aaron gets his character from.

Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Alvin Jones Jr. and Aaron Jones, was a 29-year military veteran.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/n ... 139759002/

Pugger · Post by **Pugger** » 09 Apr 2021 09:10

57 is way too long. RIP

lulu · Post by **lulu** » 12 Apr 2021 11:40

My heart breaks for Aaron and his family.

Was his dad sick?

Bogey · Post by **Bogey** » 13 Apr 2021 01:48

lulu wrote: ↑
12 Apr 2021 11:40
My heart breaks for Aaron and his family.

Was his dad sick?

No, his death was unexpected, though I haven’t seen a cause of death posted.

Here’s something Aaron wrote about his father last year;

The truth for me is that I’ve had a bigger man to look up to all my life, setting the example, leading the way. My dad is the greatest man I’ve ever encountered. The things he’s done for me in my life — he’s been there every step of the way. He taught me everything. He taught me to keep God first — that with God, anything is possible. He taught me to believe in myself.

He showed me how a man’s supposed to be a man.

Yoop · Post by **Yoop** » 13 Apr 2021 10:09

so sad for Aaron and family.