My girlfriend from high school -we're 52- her dad is getting an honorary

babylonsister

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Sun Jun-08-08 08:02 AM
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My girlfriend from high school -we're 52- her dad is getting an honorary

Edited on Sun Jun-08-08 08:14 AM by babylonsister

diploma.

I only found out yesterday that this man missed high school graduation because at the tender age of 17 he was sent to war, specifically Normandy.
So, this year, he will be getting an honorary degree, along with all the 17-18 year-olds graduating. He's now mid-80s?
And this will be an honor for him, and all concerned. It's nice that stuff like this can still happen.
Sadly, not for much longer, but I feel honored for knowing this guy. The things you learn!

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WolverineDG

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Sun Jun-08-08 08:43 AM
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1. Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio

Edited on Sun Jun-08-08 08:43 AM by WolverineDG

will issue high school diplomas to any former student of AHISD who can show they were on active duty in WWII & didn't get their diploma. Doesn't matter why they didn't get it (dropped or flunked out; ran away & lied about their age--my uncle). If you served in WWII, they'll see that you get your AHHS diploma. :patriot:

on edit: they issue them posthumously as well.

dg

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babylonsister

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Sun Jun-08-08 08:52 AM
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2. Nice touch imo!

Edited on Sun Jun-08-08 08:53 AM by babylonsister

:patriot:

And :hi:, wolfie!

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WolverineDG

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Sun Jun-08-08 09:04 AM
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7. heya sis!!

:)
check your pm :hi:

dg

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ellie

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Sun Jun-08-08 08:54 AM
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3. That's nice!

My dad ran away to join the war and lied about his age. He never did get his diploma. He died 10 years ago.

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WolverineDG

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Sun Jun-08-08 09:02 AM
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5. Check with his high school

If they're like most schools, they'll be happy to add him to the list of graduates. :)

dg

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bean fidhleir

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Sun Jun-08-08 09:02 AM
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4. That's a really classy thing to do. At their time of life it's no longer a "union card", but the

symbolic value is immense. Very classy. And unexpected, for Texas.

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WolverineDG

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Sun Jun-08-08 09:04 AM
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6. Why unexpected?

Military service is respected in Texas. Well, maybe not among the rich GOPers, but almost everyone else does & especially in SA, which has or had several army & AF bases.

dg

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bean fidhleir

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Sun Jun-08-08 09:16 AM
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8. Texas doesn't strike me as being in the hands of sensible people these days

Does it you?

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WolverineDG

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Sun Jun-08-08 09:47 AM
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9. depends on where you look

in some places, I would agree with that statement; in others, not so much.

dg

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