By Bryson Sebastian What is a legacy ? It could be the possessions we leave behind for family and friends. It could be the places that people adorn with our names on plaques, or the events held in our honor. It could be the work we did, the things we built, or the things we achieved. I just don’t think those things matter too much, though. When we look back as we drift down that lonely river of death, I don’t think it will be the titles or the bank accounts or the honors that we see. The truest and realest legacy we can leave are the memories that we leave behind in the hearts of all those whom we depart from. On Monday, March 1, 2020, at approximately 6:45 pm, my 17-year-old cousin, Madelynn Noel Troutt, was hit and killed by a drunk driver on her way home after dropping her little brother off at work. Madelynn was many things in life. She was an incredible cheerleader, a dedicated student, a reliable friend, and an inspiring leader. She was the friendly face that even the...
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