A life lost, but a legacy gained.
Since losing his younger brother Jarrod Michael Lockett, to senseless gun violence, Justin Lockett realized that his purpose in life was greater than himself and in 2013, he founded the Jarrod Michael Lockett Foundation to educate families about the effects of gun violence, how to properly have preventative conversations, and provide outreach programs within the community supporting families who are victims of violent crimes. The Foundation has since provided community outreach programs to include: scholarship opportunities, Christmas giveaways, back-to-school drives, volunteering with local schools, the Special Olympics, educational trips, and other events.
With violent crimes growing out of hand in his community, Justin felt compelled to do more for young men, and in 2017, created The “League of Legacy” mentoring program. This program focuses on uplifting and empowering young men to become the best versions of themselves. Justin’s idea of change in the world starts with self and he remind his followers, “Your legacy is not something that you leave behind for someone, but something that you leave in someone.”
And it is the legacy of his brother that drives him daily.
In memory of Jarrod Michael Lockett
January 1, 1989 - December 15, 2012
- Justin Lockett
Founder,
Jarrod Michael Lockett Foundation