People
Roger Williams
A social worker and evaluator who worked with Julius in the 1990s
How long was Junius Wilson at Cherry?
76 years
Wilson expressed excitement when presented with a wallet with money in it for Christmas, how did that impact his life
The staff and people around him realized he was capable of making his own decisions and understanding the concept of money
Annie and Willie Sidberry
A couple who emphasized tolerance and forgiveness and thought of Junius as kin, they viewed Cherry in a positive light
How many years younger was Junius than they thought he was?
11 years
What made them realize that "Home" might not mean his residence at Cherry?
His repeated use of the sign "Far" and his desire to travel
André Branch
Family of Junius, and considered his current situation unacceptable, and wanted him to be completely removed from the hospital grounds
How many years did Wilson and his guest meet, and why did they stop?
They frequently visited each other for three years until his friend passed in 1999
What was an addition to Junius' life that he struggled with and frustrated him
ASL Lessons. He would learn some signs but revert to his way of signing, which created communication difficulties
Wasson & Pooley
Wilson's legal representatives from the state
How long was Junius's court case?
3 years (1994-1997)
What is an addition to his daily life that he enjoyed?
Traveling, he was able to traverse the countryside and explore the sights with his newfound freedom
Berry Critchfield, John Bendor, and Roger Williams
Signing specialists who were assigned to evaluate Junius' mental state with the help of his interpreter
What year was the image depicted in Chapter 10 of Junius in a Santa hat taken?
2000
What change with Junius's life after the court case was resolved?
Virtually nothing, he was not informed of the court case, and while his care was now guaranteed, nothing changed with his care or daily life.