adam@section118 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/11/16/ex-jaguar-richard-collier-makes-most-important-stand/#cntnt Ex-Jaguar Richard Collier Makes Most Important Stand.By Jim Henry Jim Henry is a Senior College Sports Writer Text SizeAAAPrint this page|EmailShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on DiggShare on Lifestream JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Richard Collier had made a promise to those close to him that he would stand for his July wedding, that he would remove the veil from his bride's face and kiss her when pronounced man and wife. Chandra Baker knew of Collier's intentions, but she was tucked away, out of sight since, according to wedding customs and superstitions, it's unlucky for the groom to see the bride in her wedding dress until she arrives for the ceremony. As Baker waited, she heard a thunderous ovation erupt from the hotel ballroom, where, in a few minutes, the couple would exchange their vows. When it was time, Baker emerged from behind a curtain and saw Collier, in his handsome gray tuxedo and white bow tie, waiting on his bride. He was sweating. He was smiling. And, as he promised, he was standing, an empty wheelchair off to the side. "Many people there hadn't seen him stand in almost two years and forgotten how tall he was," a smiling Chandra said of her 6-foot-7 newlywed husband. "Walking out and seeing Richard standing there wasn't a shock to me because I always knew he could do it. And I believe he will walk again, too, because of his determination. He's not a pity person. "He doesn't have pity parties." Click the link at top to read the full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalig24 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 That is awesome!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Awesome story, but I thought his leg was amputated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_Fan Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Very nice to read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskindan07 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Very nice story!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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