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Louis Armstrong Narrative

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I spent a whole weekend with the founding father of jazz, LOUIS ARMSTRONG! Well, not Louis Armstrong himself but whenever I speak about or describe Cameron, their characteristics are quite similar. Cameron was different. He was unique in a sense. He has a presence that is undeniable, though often not understood by most. Not only is he the smartest person I had ever met, Cameron exuberates kindness, compassion, and warm-heartiness. Unfortunately, many people do not see Cameron as I do or know what he has to offer. Cameron has Asperger syndrome, which is a form of autism; because of this he is very socially awkward. He has never been able to interact well with others. Society may see him as “challenge”, but I see him as unexpected role model. …show more content…

The band was invited to participate in Southern University’s homecoming parade and attend their homecoming game. Cameron and I are both in the band; he is trumpet player and I was a color guard member. I was extremely excited to go. This was going to be my trip of firsts. It was the first time a performing in parade, going to Louisiana, and visiting Southern University. I thought I was going to have so much fun and being away from my parents for a whole weekend was also a plus. Due to the sleeping arrangements at the hotel there were two band members per room. Cameron and I were chosen to room together, and I was not thrilled about it at all. I remember thinking, “Really, him out of all people; out all people, I get the weird boy.” Everyone in band was making joke about me stuck with Cameron. I even can to our band director, Mr. Tilford and begged him to let me room with some else. He said no and just like that I knew my weekend was ruined by the weird boy (not knowing that weird boy would teach me the most important lessons of my life). After getting over my initial distain, I decided to strike up conversation with Cameron. He was a mixture of reluctant and an awkward at first, but eventually he stated to open up. Honestly, he did not have choice because I kept bothering him with

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