A Year Later, Jordan Parson’s Mother Touches Many Hearts

On May 4, 2016 Bellator MMA featherweight competitor Jordan Parsons was struck be a drunk driver as he crossed the street. Parsons died of his injuries.

In an interview with Palm Beach Post, Anna Marlen shared what her experience has been like. Mother to Jordan Parsons, Anna Marlen explained that the days leading to the anniversary her son’s tragic death have been tormenting.“I am dreading the date of Jordan’s death. I have heard people call it, the death-iversary, or the angel-iversary; I call it the worst day of my life.” She said.

Every day is now a struggle for Anna Marlen. “Life has continued to go on for the world but I am frozen… I am planning to spend the ‘date’ on the beach with family, sharing memories and just being.”