Eulogy

Xavier Omari Joy was a generous and respectful man. He was loved by his family and friends, and respected by his peers. Xavier will always live on in the hearts of the people in his life, and will be remembered long after his has left earth. He loved sports, music, art, politics, and travel. Xavier had a passion for football and he played the game for nine years. The game taught him life lessons and built his character and ultimately made him a better person. Football taught him hard work, how to compete, working through adversity, fighting through pain, teamwork, respect, taking advice and constructive criticism, learning how to follow, being a leader. Xavier comes from a very artistic and creative family, his father and grandfather are both artists, his aunt is an actress, writer, and director. Xavier appreciated art because of its power through many facets. Xavier particularly loved music because of its power through messages and substance. His taste for music was very diverse ranging from jazz to alternative. Some of his favorite artists and groups were Wu Tang, The Roots, Jay Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Madlib, Mos Def, MF Doom, Nas, Little Brother, 9th Wonder, Alchemist, Cold Play, Gorillaz, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Hot Chip, Flying Lotus and many others. Music was a way for him to relax and was a way to express himself. Xavier also loved to travel. He believed you not only learn more about the world, but more about yourself through travel. Traveling was always a great experience for him and he went to places like Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and all throughout the United States. Xavier always wanted to leave this earth with a legacy of helping uplift people and be an inspiration to someone, hopefully he has achieved this goal.