Soon after the May 24 massacre, a spring-loaded glitter bomb went off at the Uvalde Police Department. It was one of the first of many threats local police received.
The Justin King Memorial Fund Baseball and Softball Scholarship was established to honor King, his love of the game, and his steadfast support of his teammates and coaches in all the years he played for Pine Forge.
Justin played for Pine Forge from age 5 to 18. He came to every practice and every game with a smile on his face.
ââHi! Iâm Justin King, and Iâll be your catcher tonight for Pine Forge!â Thatâs how heâd greet the home base umpire at the beginning of each game,â recalled Carol King, Justinâs mother. âAnd always his greeting came with a big smile and a handshake.â