BURKS' SHOOTER CONVICTED

When a person goes to jail, it's NEVER a joyus moment, but for every crime, there's eventually TIME!! This story has a slight person affect; There was probably no one more proud when Antonio finally achieved his ultimate goal of being a professional basketball player, being that we grew up together in the same impoverished neighborhood. He gave the "hood" and its children hope and determination, showing us that all things are possible if you believe and work hard. On Friday, July 1, 2011.....Darquan Swift got a hefty first of the month welcome from the jurors in his case. He was found guilty on all counts, including second-degree attempted murder. "I love it," Burks said, after the gulity verdict. This convicted felon not only took Burks' dreams away from him, he also took away his livelyhood, and he mortalized one of our hometown heros. With the injuries he sustained, he is unable to return to the sport he LOVES and suffered a significant pay increase. Being that Basketball is apart of who he is, Burks now coach Men's basketball at Lemoyne Owen College in Memphis, TN. DON'T get it twisted there's no GRATIFICATION in his joy, but  mere JUSTIFICATION!!!!!