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by Andrew Hernandez
He had a history of working with his dad at his car shop
Since 2003, age only 4.
He had a history of knowing the different makes and models of cars.
Seeing a car on the street and knowing what car it was.
He had a history of his father putting him to work,
Knowing how to put in sound systems, do oil changes and tire repairs.
At the age of 10, knowing how to rebuild an engine.
At the age of 13, knowing how to paint a car.
He had a history of working with his dad at his car shop.
He had a history of smoking that dank and drinking alcohol.
At the age of 14, already knowing how to roll blunts.
At the age of 17, smoking weed is now a daily thing.
He had a history of people judging him by his looks,
Always thinking he’s up to no good.
He had a history of uncles being in and out of prison,
His mother telling him he can do better and only wanting the best for him.
His father always trying to keep him out of the streets by putting him to work.
He had a history of smoking that dank and drinking alcohol.
He had a history of visiting his uncle Mike in prison.
Always getting looked at the wrong way by the cops, having to bite his tongue to not get turned back
home.
Waking up at 5:00 in the morning to get ready to visit his Uncle Mike.
Talking to his uncle about life, family, cars, and most importantly the hoochie mammas.
One of the most important things to his uncle will always be family.
He had a history of always believing in family, not friends.