Every year, the VFW sponsors a local essay contest for high school seniors to write about an issue involving the democratic process. This year's topic was "How I Demonstrate My Freedom" and the winner was the student body president from the local Catholic High School, John Paul II, Evan White.
I had the pleasure of being present, along with about 100 other VFW members and guests, at the award ceremony on Friday evening. It was a great pleasure to see this young man articulate so cleanly his appreciation for his freedom. The other veterans there I think also liked his obvious sincerity, and we were all glad that his parents and principal and friend came to watch. It was heartwarming.
Here's the coverage from the Tallahassee Democrat, which includes a link to Evan's essay.
http://www.tdo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051218/NEWS01/512180334/1010/NEWS17
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