Shantres Shaw, the mother of Mervo football player Elijah Gorman, who died during a football game last season, participated in his place in the Merganthaler High School graduation ceremony held at the Athletic Complex of Coppin State University. June 12, 2022 (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Jun 13, 2022 at 12:00 am
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Shantres Shaw, the mother of Mervo football player Elijah Gorman, who died during a football game last season, participated in his place in the Merganthaler High School graduation ceremony held at the Athletic Complex of Coppin State University. June 12, 2022

Elijah Gorman graduation

Shantres Shaw, the mother of Mervo football player Elijah Gorman, who died during a football game last season, participated in his place in the Merganthaler High School graduation ceremony held at the Athletic Complex of Coppin State University. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Elijah Gorman graduation

Shantres Shaw, the mother of Mervo football player Elijah Gorman, who died during a football game last season, participated in his place in the Merganthaler High School graduation ceremony held at the Athletic Complex of Coppin State University. She is wearing a sneaker with the name of the "7 Strong" foundation started by his family with the some of the money from the $345,000 settlement received from the city after Gorham's death. The mission of the foundation is to promote player safety, with plans to hold an annual youth football tournament and ensure athletes are properly fitted for equipment. June 12, 2022 (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Elijah Gorman graduation

Shantres Shaw, the mother of Mervo football player Elijah Gorman, who died during a football game last season, participated in his place in the Merganthaler High School graduation ceremony held at the Athletic Complex of Coppin State University. June 12, 2022 (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Elijah Gorman graduation

Shantres Shaw, the mother of Mervo football player Elijah Gorman, who died during a football game last season, participated in his place in the Merganthaler High School graduation ceremony held at the Athletic Complex of Coppin State University. June 12, 2022 (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Elijah Gorman graduation

Shantres Shaw, the mother of Mervo football player Elijah Gorman, who died during a football game last season, participated in his place in the Merganthaler High School graduation ceremony held at the Athletic Complex of Coppin State University. June 12, 2022 (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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