Legacy Lacrosse Cup

Last weekend at Milton High School, I was fortunate enough to take place in an incredible event, The Legacy Lacrosse Cup. I was asked to be the photographer at this event. This cup was held in honor of Bo and Lauren Jackson's son, Parker Jackson. Parker, a good friend of mine, was killed in a car accident in 2006.  Parker was a star player on the varsity lacrosse team. The Jackson family has been very close to my family for a long time now. Being able to be on the team that helped execute this amazing event was trulyinspiring. The Jackson's tenacity and courage in the wake of losing a son, and a brother to Emily and Ben, is how every situation should be handled, with unshaken faithfulness and perseverance. When faced with adversity, we all have choices to make, and those choices will shape and carve who we are, influence who want to be. The Legacy Lacrosse Cup is about his life and the things he loved – lacrosse, friendship and faith. The idea came from Parker's ability to make fast friends wherever he went. When he died, the Jackson's searched for a way to keep his legacy alive. They figured the best way was to pull kids together in a fun, athletic atmosphere and let friendship flourish.Turning the loss into something positive and fun for the more than 300 players involved is something the Jacksons say Parker would have wanted. The cup had a festival atmosphere, with top southeastern teams.

Kyle Harrison, who plays for the LA Riptide, attended the tournament to watch some incredible lacrosse and to put on a shooting demonstration. Kyle is an incredible player with an even more amazing heart. Of all the things Kyle could have done this weekend, he chose to spend it in Alpharetta, GA of all places and share the weekend with people who love Parker and love lacrosse. Parker was no regular kid, he was a warrior. His faith alone showed that he was a man of The Lord. He was  a respected natural leader with undaunted courage and a contagious smile. He was passionate about everything he did and loved everyone he met. He was a genuine kid that was never judgemental toward anyone. He respected everyone and everything. I was blessed to know Parker. The Jackson's are an incredible family with an undaunted faith and an amazing family bond. Come hell or high water, the Jackson's know where they can place their faith, In the risen son, Jesus Christ, and I think that is a true testament of how amazing our God is. The Jackson's have unshakeable fortitude and courage and are symbolic of overcoming adversity. While the Legacy Cup was held in memory of Parker, it was more of a celebration of the legacy he has left for all of us to see. If you have 5 minutes, please go to www.legacylacrossecup.com and read about the man that Parker was and you will see why he is so loved.

 

Also, please go see some of the shots from the Legacy Cuphttp://gallery.mac.com/shortshrimp1790#100029