JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It has been 12 years since Jordan Davis, a 17-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, was killed over an argument about loud music.
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On Nov. 23, 2012, Michael Dunn confronted Davis and his pals concerning the music enjoying of their automobile. The encounter ended with Dunn fatally taking pictures Davis.
After a second trial, Dunn was convicted of first-degree homicide and sentenced to life in jail with out the potential of parole.
Davis’ father, Ron Davis, has spent the past decade keeping his son’s memory alive. Annually, he visits the location of Jordan’s dying, the place a plaque honors his life. This yr, Ron laid flowers there, reflecting on how Jordan’s dying has impressed change.
“When it occurred, does it nonetheless really feel like yesterday for you? Or how has time helped—or not helped—since his passing?” Ron Davis was requested throughout an interview.
“It has helped,” he replied. “It doesn’t really feel like yesterday. I’ve seen a lot and executed a lot because the dying of my son. I suppose since you see the progress of the muse, ‘Stroll with Jordan.’ So many households I’ve been capable of assist, sending some children to varsity and feeding households in poverty-stricken conditions. I see that gentle my son nonetheless shines, and that’s what I take pleasure in—when folks gentle up since you say his title or see his image. Then you recognize he’s nonetheless round.”
In the event you’d like to listen to extra from Ron Davis, the total interview with him may be discovered right here:
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