Livestrong. That is what Ian Lockwood was all about and all his teammates knew it. Being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009, Lockwood overcame the obstacle and was cancer-free last summer. Only in recent months did the cancer return to claim his physical life, but it failed to eliminate the impact his heart and spirit had on the community. The senior Navarre High School football player was well loved and supported by family, friends, and even others who never knew him personally. Many of those people gathered together on a dreary Friday afternoon at the football stadium to celebrate his life and shed a few tears. Former UF football coach Urban Meyer and former UF safety Ahmad Black (top photo) were present at the service and released black and yellow balloons along with Ian's parents symbolizing their release of Ian into heaven.
Here is Ian Lockwood in October of 2009. I took this photo during half time of their homecoming:
The Navarre players rally together and raise Ian's helment to honor their friend and fellow teammate:
Many cried and held hands tightly during the service:
Urban Meyer hugs Ian's father as his mother wipes a few tears:
On Wednesday, Feb. 2, a car wreck occurred on Highway 20 across from the new Walmart in Niceville. Here was one of the cars with damage:
Rocky Bayou beats South Walton, 1-0 on February 3rd:
Choctaw defeats Rutherford, 8-0 on February 3rd:
Choctaw loses to Washington, 55-53 on February 4th:
Fort Walton Beach beats Niceville, 45-14 on February 5th:
Students from Wright Elementary sing during their Black History Month Program:
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Choctaw loses to Pensacola, 48-45 on February 11th:
Choctaw defeats Ponte Vedra, 3-0 on February 11th:
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