It is impossible to fully deal with some losses. However, using them as inspiration and guiding your life towards improvement should be the focus for an individual. This is what Jimmy Horn Jr. is doing in his life. In his recent tribute to her late grandmother on her birthday, he expresses both sorrow and the happy moments they shared.

Today, Colorado Buffs star wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. shared an Instagram story with a collage of his grandmother’s photos. Jimmy shared the story dedicating his love and respect for his late granny on her birthday, saying, “Happy birthday granny I miss and I you proud of me ima break this curse by anymeans ik you watching over me overly prayed up and blessed LLISA AKA MS SECRETS “FASHOOOO” da realest ever❤❤❤❤” Jimmy’s heartfelt tribute to her late grandmother shows how much he misses her. However, Jimmy Horn Jr. tried making it a happy day rather than making it a sad day. Horn Jr. is celebrating the time they spend together. Jimmy Horn Jr’s grandmother wanted him to succeed in his career. Looking at his remarkable gameplay for the Colorado Buffs, she must be feeling proud and blessing him from heaven.

This tragic incident took place four years ago, on September 20. In which Jimmy Horn Jr. lost his beloved grandma in a horrific car accident. Jimmy’s entire world shattered that day. As Horn not only lost her but also his two cousins, aunt, and his Seminole high teammate all at once. However, the young wide receiver always remembers them with pride and respect. And his exceptional performance on the field reflects his consistency in making his late family members proud by turning his sorrow into motivation.

Jimmy Horn Jr. turned his sorrow into motivation

In his conversations, Jimmy Horn Jr. often reflects on his family members who have passed away and the significant influence they continue to have on him. In an interview talking about his jersey number, Horn mentioned the whole ideation behind it as he picked the number precisely. His jersey number is 5, which signifies five special people he has lost in a car crash. “I wear that number with pride,” Jimmy said. This surely shows the pain he carries in his heart till date, but the way he has kept their presence alive in his life is commendable. Instead of holding him back, Horn’s love for his late family members has served as a constant source of motivation, leading him to excel as a football player.

Jimmy Horn Jr.’s consistency is quite visible this season. The Colorado Buffs had an exceptional win over the Baylor Bears on Saturday with a final score of 38-31. Horn’s contribution was crucial to the team’s success when he caught a 17-yard pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Well, this is not the only time Jimmy showcased his strength on the field. During Colorado’s season opener game against North Dakota, Horn caught seven passes running for 198 yards with a touchdown. The young athlete has a promising future ahead. Let’s see what he brings to the table in the Buffs’ upcoming games in the season.

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