August 23, 2009 — We survived it all...that is the graduation ceremony and the party afterwards. The ceremony was excellent and well done by the school district. My son finally "walked the stage" as he has termed it and one could tell he was extremely proud. There were many of us from his family in attendance along with so many of his friends. It was a ceremony worth remembering.
The party afterwards again was well attended by so many of my son's friends. It ran from about 9 p.m. until 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning. I went to bed at 1 a.m. and left Wanda to watch over the masses. These young'uns are a good group. They had a lot of fun doing what they do best and that is having a good time. I met some new friends of my son's and I was impressed. One such fellow is in the USMC reserve and has done a tour in Iraq. He did this before he turned 21-yrs old. Are you paying attention America! He impressed Wanda and me with his excellent manners and level headiness. These young people have a deep loyalty to one another and it took me back to my Navy days when I attended so many parties like this one. The friendship and the sharing of an experience that was important to us all.
These are the sorts of things that create good and lasting memories. They are important to keep and to cherish. They help define who we really are and what we will become, and...it's what really matters!
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