Former Alabama Running Back Siran Stacy Gives Emotional Sermon

OXFORD, Ala. (AP) - Siran Stacy struggled with depression, anger
and his own shaken religious faith after his wife and four of his
children were killed in a car accident.
    Now, the former Alabama running back is urging others to keep
the faith whatever the circumstances.
    Stacy was the guest speaker at Oxford’s Meadowbrook Baptist
Church Sunday. He was driving his family home when a drunk driver
crossed an intersection and struck his car on November 19, 2007
near Dothan. The accident also killed 29-year-old Adam Wayman, the
other car’s driver.
    Stacy and his 3-year-old daughter, Shelly, were seriously
injured in the crash.
    Pastor Gary Rivers said the church normally seats 400, but
estimated the crowd at between 500 and 600 to hear Stacy.
    Afterward, he shared hugs, signed autographs and prayed with
many of the congregants for an hour and a half.