Everyone in high school admired Jack rsquo s easygoing attitude and athletic skill He was happiest in midair above a half-pipe ramp mdash one hand holding his skateboard the other stretched out for balance Jack decided to follow Jesus when he started attending a local church Up to that point he rsquo d endured significant family struggles and had used drugs to medicate his pain For a while after his conversion things seemed to be going well for him But years later he started using drugs again Without the proper intervention and ongoing treatment he eventually died of an overdose
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