If I had been an athlete in that school, abd earned my letter, and wete yo see this going on. I'd give the kid my jacket.
It's an article of clothing, a token, the same as the awards and trophies I won. They held no sentiment to me. I read the article and it brought a sense of belonging to this kid. Let him wear the jacket. In my experience letters and trophies only really matter to has been parents
