Memorial Service and Burial
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Jericho, at only 16, has given so much to his family, friends and the community. Now he and his family need your help with his memorial service and tribute.
Jericho was a highly accomplished athlete, scholar and artist. Although a short life, it was well lived through love, laughter and positive contributions to his family, friends, teammates and many others in the community. And when he played baseball and basketball he touched the lives of people in a profound way. He was never a troubled youth and brought joy to everyone around him, especially his mother. He had excellent people skills and was blessed with tremendous talents and limitless possibilities. Jericho was recruited by several high schools based on his athleticism as well as his academic skills. At 9 years old he had already earned a reputation on the baseball field, pitching 40 plus miles per hour fastballs, and was featured on ESPN and the CBS Early Show (which can all be viewed online); Academically Jericho excelled, especially in math; Artistically he was multi-talented, he drew, painted, and sketched cartoons, portraits and abstract pieces. Jericho received innumerous athletic and scholastic awards, citations, honors, trophies and medals.
Jericho leaves with us a magnificent legacy and a Godly philosophy. When once asked about his baseball pitching speed he replied, “When God gives you a gift you should be able to use it”. Jericho used his many gifts to touch countless lives. One of the most valuable things Jericho left was his love and the awesome impact he had on the people around him. His laughter, smile and the way he made people feel will always be remembered; and nothing will ever take that legacy away from the hearts he has touched.
Jericho was a highly accomplished athlete, scholar and artist. Although a short life, it was well lived through love, laughter and positive contributions to his family, friends, teammates and many others in the community. And when he played baseball and basketball he touched the lives of people in a profound way. He was never a troubled youth and brought joy to everyone around him, especially his mother. He had excellent people skills and was blessed with tremendous talents and limitless possibilities. Jericho was recruited by several high schools based on his athleticism as well as his academic skills. At 9 years old he had already earned a reputation on the baseball field, pitching 40 plus miles per hour fastballs, and was featured on ESPN and the CBS Early Show (which can all be viewed online); Academically Jericho excelled, especially in math; Artistically he was multi-talented, he drew, painted, and sketched cartoons, portraits and abstract pieces. Jericho received innumerous athletic and scholastic awards, citations, honors, trophies and medals.
Jericho leaves with us a magnificent legacy and a Godly philosophy. When once asked about his baseball pitching speed he replied, “When God gives you a gift you should be able to use it”. Jericho used his many gifts to touch countless lives. One of the most valuable things Jericho left was his love and the awesome impact he had on the people around him. His laughter, smile and the way he made people feel will always be remembered; and nothing will ever take that legacy away from the hearts he has touched.
Organizer
Cheyenne Leigh
Organizer
New Haven, CT