Cory:
Good morning, I would like to thank all of you here for coming to support my family and me as we grieve over the death of my father, the beloved Troy Maxson. I originally was not planning on coming here today, but I decided that my heart does not have enough room for any regrets.My father was no angel and because of that our family suffered through many hardships, but for anyone of you out there who hold a grudge against him, I ask that right now, you forgive hime,jsut like I had done ten minutes ago when I stood infront of the Church’s Doors. I want everyone to understand, that no matter how high he put himself on the pedestal, he was human and just like the rest of us in this room he made mistakes. He had no example of what a true man
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If there is one thing he had right was his unconditional love for his family. As all of you know, Pops was a simple minded man, who valued the idea of tough love. Although, I could not see the meaning behind his harsh words and actions when I was younger, I am grateful for what he did. Even though we are all different individuals that make different decisions, he tried to protect Lyons, Raynell, and I from making the same mistakes he committed when he was our age. You know, I didn’t see ten years ago, but when he told me to let go of my dreams of football, he was protecting me, not scared that I was going to be better than him. He wanted to show me that I would always be judge by the color of my skin, not by my ability with the ball. I believe that our nation is changing, but as of now, I still face large amounts of racism, and my soft heart finds it difficult to take a hit. If I had listen to him when I was younger, and not been so naive, I would have been prepared for what was to come, but now I promise that I will put my best foot forth in order to be the strong willed man, who believed I could be. I know that right about now, he’s looking down on me saying, “I told you so, you hard headed fool.” Back then, I didn’t think I needed him in my life, that I would be so much better off without him, but he made me who I
In memory of Otis, age 77, died in March 19, 2007 In 1929, in a small town, on a kitchen table, my dad Otis came into this world. At age of three, his father Noel died, also his mother, Eula was pregnant with his brother Garland, of the ten children although where were step and half, you wouldn’t know it by meet them. After completing 6th grade, he stays home to support his family on the farm. 50 years of marriage, and also, he had two sons, and two daughters, and in addition to that there were five grandchildren, and three great grandsons, and he provides opportunities for his children graduate from high school, and two of went to college.
He, Growing up in a lower-middle class family in Worcester, with his own father often unemployed, adopted a mindset centered around hard-work and attainment. He pushed himself physically and academically during his adolescence, becoming the first in his family to attend University, paying for it by himself. Immediately afterwards, he attended law school receiving his Juris Doctor summa cum laude and is now an equity partner. Being his first child - and his son at that - I was expected to follow the path he forged in the hopes that I would surpass him.
It is with our deepest heartfelt sympathies and love to the Blume Family we offer our respect and honor the loss of Brent. In gratitude for his spirit I want to share a story about Brent. Brad’s best childhood friend was Brent Wade Blume. They had their standard childhood playdates and Brent was very important to Brad. I remember Brent was stung by an asp in our backyard and Brad
To the man, the one who made me a momma Words could never be enough to thank you for all the love you have given our son and me. If I am proud of anything I do, I'm most proud of being your wife. The love we have for each other is so strong I can’t imagine that our love could be stronger. But I have said that before and you continue to prove me wrong each and every day as our love grows even stronger than the day before! I love how you just hold me and whisper your words to make my bruises and scars from all our experiences that you have mended.
We all have someone to call a parent it may be your biological, adoptive, or someone you see as your mom and dad. But have you ever wonder what they have sacrificed for you? In this speech I’m paying tribute to my parents who gave up their dreams to take care of me. I have a very good bond with my parents.