Michael Robinson |Uvalde Hesperian
11-11-24
Top Image by Csaba Nagy from Pixabay
The Uvalde Hesperian met with Super Jones last week who is an Army Veteran who serves as a private duty nurse and lives in San Antonio.
He has skated and ridden for many miles promoting such charities as the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
It was after the death of his son in 2020. that Mr. Jones decided to become Super Jones, “the Original Real Life Super Hero.”
“I lost my baby, but the world gained a real-life superhero,” Jones said.
Like Superman, he is hesitant to reveal his true identity, although the Hesperian found him to be as mild mannered and as humble as the Daily Planet Reporter Clark Kent.
After losing his son, Jones made the decision, as Super Jones, to serve others through his love for in-line skating. Jones also likes cycling. He said one day a patient of his told Jones he had a cycle he didn’t use anymore. Jones told his patent he loved to skate long distances for charities and a good quality bike needed to have miles put on it. Jone’s patient told him, “Then the bike is yours.”
Jones in-line skates and rides his bicycle for charities.
Jones is planning on skating from San Antonio to Uvalde on Saturday, November 16th to honor the people who lost family members on May 24th during the Robb School Tragedy.
According to a statement provided by Jones, it says, “I shall begin the journey in the A.M. of November 16th at Johnson High School in San Antonio and I shall finish at Uvalde High School. Estimated time for the mission is 10 hours if I feel my absolute worst. If I am feeling my best the estimated time is 7-8.5 hours. Either way, includes estimated rest periods when restroom breaks may be needed.
I am not asking for donations for this mission. However, if people want to give donations to buy dinner for the people who drive along for safety, it would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. If any school, church or other worthwhile organization wants to piggyback on these affords to raise funds for their worthwhile causes. I am wide open for suggestions. ”
Jones can be reached at superskate238@sbcglobal.net
