While working with a group of football and volleyball players early one morning, one of Thomas's former students walked in and gunned him down at point-blank range. Thomas was only 58 years old. The murder of this hometown hero spread across national news headlines, and Thomas's community reeled from the shock. But his story doesn't end there.

As you discover more about this incredible town, you'll learn:

That grief is no match for love
The life-changing power of faith and forgiveness
What it truly means to lean on your community
How to use your God-given gifts for good