the Other Wes Moore (2010) (13 page)

Mom and Dad at their wedding. My grandmother made my mom's dress.

My father at work. His passions in life were his family and good journalism.

Me posing with my sister Nikki. I was two years old in this picture.

With my grandfather at Sea World.

Leaning on Uncle Howard's shoulder. I was eleven in this picture and having difficulty in and out of the classroom.

Admiral Funman and I during my first year at Valley Forge.

With Justin at my high school graduation.

More than a dozen members of my family came to Pennsylvania for my high school graduation. I felt honored to have so much support.

Wes being held by his older brother, Tony. Even at that young age, Tony was Wes's protector.

Nine-year-old Wes on vacation with his mother.

Wes on Christmas Day in Dundee Village.

Woody (number 55) playing for the Northwood Rams.

Tony at fourteen years old.

Wes at home in Cherry Hill.