The young man from The Bronx

I always think that to give a good example of yourself, influence the people around you. Also, the rewards one receives by setting good examples are immensely satisfying. Julio, a young man from the Bronx, was a member of a gang. He grew up without a father. His father died of cocaine over dose when he was only ten years old. When I met Julio, he had just started working in the factory where I …

…to thank me. Several times he called me Dad. He said that if it wasn't for me he might be in prison. <Tab/>Today I feel an infinitely satisfaction every time I see Julio at work. His life took a different shape. He now has opportunities to grow at work. He has become a responsible man. He is married to a nice decent girl who is pregnant with Julio's first child.