In a sport filled with fear - Your head was
held high
You dreamed of the future - You reached for
the sky
You knew what you wanted - And were willing
to pay the price
Though you battled in the ring - Your spirit
was nice!!
Your sister Lisa remembers - That determined
little kid
Who knew what he wanted - And wouldn’t
be an invalid
Spending early years in braces - It’s hard
to believe
You’d end up doing back flips - With the
will to achieve!!
On your chest was a tattoo - The picture of
a heart
And that is your legacy - The message you impart
Anyone can achieve - If they’re willing
to sacrifice
But success didn’t change you - You didn’t
let it entice!!
But Jumping Johnny you demonstrated - And maybe
others will learn
For you not only were polite - But you showed
some concern
Good manners tell your story - Along with the
poise
You lived for the challenge - And to hear the
crowd noise!!
At the St. Paul Radisson and the Prom - You
ruled like a king
Where the crowd would go wild - As you entered
the ring
You’ll always be remembered - For your
crunching left hand
And the fans shouting John-ny! - Another win
was their demand!!
Since life is about choices - For that is God’s
plan
And you accepted the risks - Before each fight
began
Now Marciano and Santino - Have a right to feel
proud
For their dad, Jumpin Johnny - Stood way above
the crowd!!
Your life was romantic - As your wife, Tammy
said best
You answered each bell - And weathered each
test
We want you to be remembered - Not for what
you said
But for the courage you showed - And the life
that you led!!
