Cory: Good morning, I would like to thank all of you here for coming to support my family and me as we grieve over the death of my father, the beloved Troy Maxson. I originally was not planning on coming here today, but I decided that my heart does not have enough room for any regrets.My father was no angel and because of that our family suffered through many hardships, but for anyone of you out there who hold a grudge against him, I ask that right now, you forgive hime,jsut like I had done ten minutes ago when I stood infront of the Church’s Doors. I want everyone to understand, that no matter how high he put himself on the pedestal, he was human and just like the rest of us in this room he made mistakes. He had no example of what a true man …show more content…
If there is one thing he had right was his unconditional love for his family. As all of you know, Pops was a simple minded man, who valued the idea of tough love. Although, I could not see the meaning behind his harsh words and actions when I was younger, I am grateful for what he did. Even though we are all different individuals that make different decisions, he tried to protect Lyons, Raynell, and I from making the same mistakes he committed when he was our age. You know, I didn’t see ten years ago, but when he told me to let go of my dreams of football, he was protecting me, not scared that I was going to be better than him. He wanted to show me that I would always be judge by the color of my skin, not by my ability with the ball. I believe that our nation is changing, but as of now, I still face large amounts of racism, and my soft heart finds it difficult to take a hit. If I had listen to him when I was younger, and not been so naive, I would have been prepared for what was to come, but now I promise that I will put my best foot forth in order to be the strong willed man, who believed I could be. I know that right about now, he’s looking down on me saying, “I told you so, you hard headed fool.” Back then, I didn’t think I needed him in my life, that I would be so much better off without him, but he made me who I