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Many in the Twin Cities area have heard about the disappearance and death of a young man named Jelani Brinson. Jelani, his brother Jamari and his sister Kai were all students at Fourth Baptist Christian School when I taught classroom music, choir, band, and German there between 1975 and 1985. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they face this terrible loss. Kai was my piano student for several years during elementary school and I think that she and Jelani had their sunny personality in common. The most notable thing about Jelani was his "ear to ear" smile, and so many people will remember him for this. When I think about the tragedy of his death, I try to picture how safe and loved he is in the arms of his Savior. So many loved you, Jelani, and we all will truly miss the light you brought to our world.