Act III

Following in his mother's footsteps, he nurtured his children to participate in all types of activities, such as iceskating, ballet, basketball, music, international travel, and art. Ernest was very supportive of their endeavors. During their youth, the children joined Mercury Track & Field Club, which led to his further interest in track & field. He joined the staff of Mercury and became a devoted coach and supporter. His devotion to track & field led to the formation of Quicksilver Track Club. Ernest had an immeasurable impact on the lives of young inner city children, aspiring to help them excel in education and track & field. Never too busy to lend a listening ear to the youth, he was a role model, mentor, confidante, friend, and, in some cases, a surrogate father. He knew the secret to nurturing young people. His program was more than just track & field - he established tutorial programs to assist young people to overcome academic obstacles. College Bound club members attended SAT instructional courses which led to hundreds of scholarships for young people based on their academic ability and athletic talent.

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