Rasul “Rocky” Clark, a 27 year old man who unfortunately suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury while playing high school football 11 years ago which left him unable to move anything on his body below his neck; passed away quietly at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois yesterday. All who were touched by his life and his story of determination to make something of himself despite his injury are saddened by his death.

Rocky was gifted with artistic talent, a great sense of humor and most importantly, a deep spiritual sense of how God was working in his life in the aftermath of his paralysis. Rocky was not bitter about his condition, he became a source of support and encouragement to hundreds of people who were victims of the type of injury or who were suffering from other difficult obstacles in their life.

May God bless his mother Annette and the rest of his family as they all grieve the loss of Rocky in their lives. Let’s send our prayers to the Clark Family and other signs of support if led to do so. Please go to rasulrockyclark.com for more information on how to support the family.

Rev. Claude R. King

“Everyday isn’t perfect, sometimes things get in your way to make you mad, doubt your faith, and you lose focus. When things get rough like that I relax myself first, then I focus, and take time out to pray. Asking God to keep me focused, healthy safe, and strong. Knowing that if I endure and don’t give in there is a rising
miracle waiting for me to behold.    by Rasul “Rocky” Clark