Relationship Between Juan And Brothers

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Introduction:
- A.G.: According to Vince Lombardi “winner never quit and quitters never win”. Describe how parents imposed this idea unto Juan and brothers.
- Meat: Introduce Juan, doubts of whether or not he should be giving the eulogy, explain that despite not spending as much time with him he is still my brother and he has always tried to help Julio no matter what or where he is.
- Closing & Thesis: I’m not here to give you my life story, I’m here to honor Julio, who was a friend, son, brother, etc. to many. Julio wasn’t a normal kid, he was weird and many times awkward, but he was also very ambitious and passionate with his work.
Point 1:
- Memory: It feels like yesterday, my little brothers came to visit me in Boston and Julio went commando

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