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One of the most harrowing memories from Fletcher's childhood was when his father discovered a love note he wrote to a girl in church. This led to an unthinkable public beating during service, exemplifying the brutal environment Fletcher endured. These memories are etched deeply into his mind, especially a defining incident when he was 14. Returning home from work in his all-white convalescent hospital uniform, Fletcher told his father the wrong answer to a question, which sparked a violent response. His father brutally busted his nose, causing blood to spill everywhere, and when Fletcher's mother saw the chaos, she fainted. That moment marked a turning point for Fletcher—he made a vow that if his father ever hit him again, he would kill him.