L’Damian Washington

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What lies behind us and before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us

L’Damian was 5 when his father died. His mother, who was his #1 fan, died when he was 15. L’Damian and his 3 brothers decided to remain together as one taking care of each other after the deaths of their parents. L’Damian worked hard to earn a scholarship to the University of Missouri, where he excelled on the football field and was voted the team’s captain.

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