Maurice Gunn

As a young child living in Chicago, life for Maurice Gunn was far more difficult than many of his peers. One of the earliest and most memorable tragedies he would face was losing his father to senseless gang violence. While too young to mourn, this tragedy gave him foresight and an everlasting understanding of the severity of the gang lifestyle, as well as the violence that ensues. As a teen, Maurice was determined to lead by example. He never joined a gang; he instead became