In Memoriam: Louis “Big Lou” Cruz
He stood 6’5” tall, weighed 240 pounds, and it was clear that Louis Edgar Cruz, Jr.’s nickname, “Big Lou” was
April 16, 2025
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He stood 6’5” tall, weighed 240 pounds, and it was clear that Louis Edgar Cruz, Jr.’s nickname, “Big Lou” was
AlvinAfter 20 years in prison, Alvin received his second chance. Our organization looks forward to helping him rebuild his life.MichaelDuring
TerryWhen Terry was 17 he received a life without parole sentence. After 29 years of incarceration, and countless years of
GeorgeAfter 43 years in prison, George received his second chance. “I’m blessed to make it home. I just want to
LisaLisa earned her second chance after two decades in prison. Now 52, Lisa is optimistic about her future and looking
JonahJonah went to prison when he was 18 years old. During 27 years of incarceration, he became a skilled mechanic
DannyDanny spent nearly a half-century in prison before receiving his second chance. While incarcerated, he worked on the range crew
Booker T. Washington once said, “Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and the strength to seize it.”
ShawnAt age 17, Shawn was sentenced to 80 years in prison. After 37 years, he earned his second chance. While
MarionAfter more than four decades in prison, Marion earned his second chance. While in prison, the now-72-year-old became a skilled
