For what would be former Trail Blazer Jerome Kersey’s, back row, third from left, final public appearance the day before his premature death, he visited the Madison High School campus (along with former Trail Blazers Terry Porter and Brian Grant) in recognition of Black History Month in February. Kersey, 52, was a role model whose life and works were a visceral reminder to students of the value of hard work and perseverance.

For what would be former Trail Blazer Jerome Kersey’s, back row, third from left, final public appearance the day before his premature death, he visited the Madison High School campus (along with former Trail Blazers Terry Porter and Brian Grant) in recognition of Black History Month in February. Kersey, 52, was a role model whose life and works were a visceral reminder to students of the value of hard work and perseverance.

For what would be former Trail Blazer Jerome Kersey’s, back row, third from left, final public appearance the day before his premature death, he visited the Madison High School campus (along with former Trail Blazers Terry Porter and Brian Grant) in recognition of Black History Month in February. Kersey, 52, was a role model whose life and works were a visceral reminder to students of the value of hard work and perseverance.