Justin Michael Wynn, the third child of Michael and Marcia Wynn, was born September 25, 1977, at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. Justin’s pre-school years were spent in Minnesota where his father coached football. His first school experience began in Columbia, Missouri where he attended kindergarten and played in the Tiny Tot football league.

When Justin’s father moved his family back home to Evanston, Justin was enrolled at Walker Elementary School and later transferred to Lincoln Elementary School. He was always considered to be a fun loving, responsible student who didn’t do anything halfway. He was always ready to try anything new. Justin was a friendly, happy, academically and athletically talented youngster who gave his all to those with whom he came in contact.

Justin loved all sports and never sat still if there was a ball of any kind around. Soccer and baseball were his main interests. He was voted the “Most Outstanding Soccer Player” on the 1987 Pele Stripes Soccer Team and he was a pitcher for his baseball team. Although Justin excelled in sports, he never let his love of sports interfere with his academic achievements. He was a very good student who enjoyed school.

Justin died in a swimming pool accident on July 12, 1987. From his untimely death, the Justin Wynn Fund was established to honor many of Evanston’s youth who have special qualities of leadership, citizenship, and sportsmanship, which Justin was known to have. Justin Wynn was a courageous boy who displayed a positive attitude, an open mind, and keen sense of responsibility. He loved life and always reached for the stars.