This teacher tells the story of his experiences with Justin, a student who seemed untouchable. Popular and always in trouble with the law, Justin surprised his teacher by opening up to him about his past. Something about this teacher's desire to help his students assured Justin that he could talk to this man, although he might never have done so with other teachers.
Justin had a troubled past, and most recently, he was upset about the death of his brother. His twin was found beaten and floating in a pond outside the city, and after visiting his grave, Justin was disturbed to find that his family had not purchased a grave marker to honor his brother's remains. Justin told this teacher that his goal was to graduate college while playing football in order to turn his life around and honor his brother. He was also working nonstop, not for spending money, but in order to be able to buy a grave marker for his brother.
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