Former Tide player shares tragic story

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - Former University of Alabama football star shares his message of hope with recovering addicts. Stacy lost his wife and four of his children in a tragic car accident when they were hit by a drunk driver.

Just two years ago Siran Stacy lost his wife and four of his five children in a horrible car accident. His car was struck by a drunk driver, and only him, and his three-year-old daughter survived.

Stacy said that horrible accident left him in a state of shock.

"After the tragedy, I went through a series of just intense depression, I had no zeal and I really just didn't want to go back to my job," Stacy said.

Stacy was a star running back for the Crimson Tide, but his life mission changed after losing his family. He pursued his faith more intensely in the times of loneliness.

"It put me on a path to delve more into the Word of God, more so than I have ever been in my life and the scriptures are for me, living water, it's what has kept me alive. I just want to give all the glory to Jesus Christ because this is why I am here," he added.

The former Alabama football star now speaks to groups of people about how they can reach their full potential in life. Tuesday night Stacy spoke to the first graduating class of the Baldwin County drug court. The drug court program was started by Judge Bob Wilters after he realized he was sending repeat offenders to jail over and over again.

Judge Wilters personally helps each addict through the two year program of sobering up.

"It is without a doubt the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my career. When you see the change in someone, we get them right after they get arrested, they are about the lowest point in their life and within a few months you can see a change in them," Judge Wilters said.

Wilters said the former addicts have something in common with Stacy, although it isn't drugs, they still have an opportunity to learn from him.

"His life goes from being at the top to being at the very bottom, from the top of the mountain to the depth of the valley, he has faced it, and he has been able to overcome the tragedies in his life that would destroy anybody," Wilters said.

Wilters hopes his graduates will take Stacy's message to heart. Stacy said he plans to deliver the message loud and clear.

"That will be my message, how do you hit rock bottom and get up. Not just get up how do you overcome, how do not go back to rock bottom again?" Stacy explained.

Stacy said seeing his alma mater win the National Championship was a honor, but in the end, life is about more than just a game.

"They are not the game, the multi-million dollar contracts, the big house and lots of cars. The most important things in life is you faith, you family, your wife your son your daughter, your grandchildren, and spending quality time with them," Stacy explained.