Alabama Delton
This is my father. When he was 26 years old he got in a knife fight and the doctors told his Mom that he wasn't going to make it, but he did. In 1980 he was hit by a train while driving his diesel. He was thrown through the windshield and the hot engine burnt all of the hair off of his head. He was dragged down the tracks almost half a mile and it broke his neck. The doctor told my Mom that he wasn't going to make it, but he did. Almost 3 years ago he was diagnosed with cancer and was given 6 months to live, he's still alive and tough as nails. My Dad is my hero and I can only hope to be as good a man as him one day. I love you Dad.
17 responses
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Julián López Grajales said (14 Oct 2008):
The story, the character, and the Braves' cap. All fitting in.
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Belinda Berglof said (17 Oct 2008):
Wow! you've got it all here. perfect!
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Pepper Beaumont gave props (19 Oct 2008):
Good for him! And awesome picture. (PS I'm from ALA.)
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Danielle said (20 Oct 2008):
Awesome picture...great story!
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Rachel Mckinnie gave props (20 Oct 2008):
Amazing!!!
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Simon Kossoff gave props (23 Oct 2008):
Brilliant - both shot and story - my hero too!
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Drew Burke gave props (24 Oct 2008):
Wow, Wow and Wow... I have nothing else to say! Love you Homie
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George Goff gave props (24 Oct 2008):
Great Man for a HERO gets my vote
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Bonnie Blanton gave props (17 Nov 2008):
Great portrait and heartfelt words. My vote would be a yes, oh and Roll Tide.
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (27 Nov 2008):
Lovely story, one great man!...........(voted)
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Karin gave props (7 Dec 2008):
you captured his resilience well
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Rob Roy gave props (28 Dec 2008):
Incredible image; incredible caption!!
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Natalia Presztolanszky gave props (3 Feb 2009):
Hi Chad, great story and very-very impressive shot!
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Claudia R said (20 Jun 2009):
wonderful story, wonderful man and wonderful photo
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Elizabeth Salib said (26 Oct 2009):
toughest man alive :). great portrait, shows his personality, and he is very very strong indeed.
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hayleybritt gave props (4 Nov 2009):
nice. My dad is an one of those tough Alabama guys too...that Thank the Lord hasn't had to battle cancer or a train.
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hayleybritt said (4 Nov 2009):
Is that a knuckle sandwich he is offering you?
