Grateful for this blessed day,
Mum & Pops
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| Forrest, Toliver and KRHS Principal Major Warner |
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| Showing off his medal! |
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Forrest Receives Principal's Award 5/18/14
Today Forrest was honored by Kettle Run High School Principal, Major Warner, with the First Ever Principal's Award for Courage, Character, and Citizenship. Forrest has been blessed throughout his life with wonderful, inspiring, and dedicated teachers. Each of Forrest's teachers have challenged him to be his best, shaping his character as he grew. The courage he has mustered day after day as he battles to regain his strength, his independence and his life leaves us in awe. As he regains his life, he is drawn to share his story with others, and hopefully through the act of sharing his journey, he will bring hope, encouraging those struggling to overcome their own obstacles to never give up. Today Major Warner told those gathered for the Senior Awards Program, "For Forrest, quitting was never an option. There is much for us to learn from his tenacity and resiliency, his character and commitment to being the best person he can be." When Forrest, accompanied by his faithful friend Toliver, went up on stage to accept his gold medal proclaiming him to be the Champion we all know and love, he received a rousing round of applause and a standing ovation! Forrest was completely unaware that he was getting this award, and his surprise and evident joy added to the magic of the moment. Here is the YouTube link of Major Warner presenting this special and final award of the ceremony to Forrest: http://youtu.be/SczdOWVHOOY
Grateful for this blessed day,
Mum & Pops
Grateful for this blessed day,
Mum & Pops
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CONGRATULATIONS FORREST! WHAT A GREAT AWARD, AND YOU HAVE CERTAINLY EARNED IT!! WE ARE SO PLEASED AND PROUD OF YOU AND ALL OF THE PROGRESS YOU HAVE MADE. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS!
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JOYCE AND WILBUR ELLIS IN MISSOURI
That was just so very cool. Couldn't be prouder!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats my dear cousin! You have been in my prayers for a long time now, and I am so happy to see you so happy!!
ReplyDeleteForrest,Congratulations,all your hard work and determination has passed your next hurtle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many thanks to your family and "team" who have helped !!!! Keep sharing with others what can be possible so they do not give up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You and your family could teach a lot of us about faith and not giving up...no matter what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take really good care and enjoy being "out of high school" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Forrest very well deserved!
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The Selfes
Forrest, I can't say enough about how appropriate this award is for you. I'm so thankful every day that you and your family allowed me to share one step of your journey. I am amazed by the progress you have and will continue to make. Your dedication to "Never give up "is a testament that needs to be shouted from the rooftops by every person you have graced with your work ethic and listened to by every person who faces a challenge in life no matter how large or small. I am humbled by your hard work and can't thank you enough for letting me share in one step of the journey. Love you lots! Sharon Benson
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Forrest! You make everyone around you very proud.
ReplyDeleteHey Forrest
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a great honor. You continue to amaze and inspire so many. It won't be long and you will be walking up to receive your high school diploma. So proud of you.
Love Aunt Tricia
Forrest, I am so proud of you for your award . . . but, I am not surprised. You have epitomized the perseverance and determination required when "failure is not an option when there is no plan B." Though I know that sometimes you must feel very frustrated and overwhelmed, I am completely confident that you will keep meeting the high standards you have set for yourself. The world remains at your feet.
DeleteWith love and admiration,
Uncle John