Eulogy

Jamal McElvey

July 25, 2002

Speech 101

Prof. Jan Short

Living Eulogy Outline

Topic: The life of Issac Harman V.

Purpose: To give background information and specifics of his life.

Introduction: On Oct. 12 1983 in Sinai hospital, a young man by the name of Issac Harman V was born. Since that day Issac has lived in Baltimore, Maryland all his life. He was raised by his mother and grandmother mostly his grandmother. From a quick meeting with him you most commonly observe that he is a very quiet person who seems no to have much to say. Even so if you know him you learn Issac is a person who likes to have fun, likes to play sports, hang out with friends, just "chill", and is a very family oriented person. He also want to be known as a "cool" and relaxed person. Also as a someone who cares for the ones he loves.

Body

I. Past

A. Raised by his grandmother and mother (mostly grandmother)

1. Has a brother and sister which are younger

2. Very stable and secure environment growing up.

3. Grandmother was protective; just wanted what was best for him

B. Uncle Boobie- favorite uncle

1. Showed him a lot about life.

2. Come form nothing now has 5 cars and a big house.

3. Like a role model, showed if you believe you can achieve.

4. Father showed broke down life, school, and girls to him. Basically taught him how to be a man.

C. Culture/ Background

1. Important being black have to go through many trials and it is hard.