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.
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults killed on May 24th during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on June 01, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in thein 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."Jackson said he felt a personal connection to the city he's driven through many times. Uvalde has been a regular stop for a bite to eat or groceries before a long drive farther west to visit a friend's ranch on hunting trips.
Abbott announced it as an anonymous donation during a May 27 news conference about aid the state was giving to victims.H-E-B, Butt family donate $10 million to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde File: Outfielder Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals swings and watches the flight of his ball during a Major League baseball game circa late 1980's. Jackson played for the Royals from 1986-1990.
Jackson said he followed news coverage of the funerals, but he declined to say if he has been in direct contact with any of the families.
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