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TX high school valedictorian delivers
moving speech hours after burying his
dad: ‘I have one more thing…’

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Posted By: ladydawgfan, 5/23/2024 11:04:02 PM

A high school valedictorian moved the audience to tears when he revealed a months-long secret about the fate of his father and the reason his shoes were muddy. “I have one more thing to say, I want to see if I can get through this.” [Video] Thursday at Early College High School in Farmers Branch, Texas, north of Dallas, 18-year-old Alem Hadzic joined his classmates in celebrating their collective milestone. He also shared the very personal experience of his father’s death the day before, and his burial that same morning. After going through his prepared remarks, the valedictorian announced to the crowd, “I have one more thing to say,

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WOW!! As someone who has lost a brother to pancreatic cancer, I can't even imagine having the strength to give such a speech so soon afterwards. I wish him much success in the future and much love and comfort now when he needs it most!!

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Reply 1 - Posted by: jalo1951 5/23/2024 11:32:07 PM (No. 1723690)
Bless his heart. Comfort to him and his family. ( Compare this to the morons on our college campuses who couldn't find Gaza on a map or articulate why they are sheep for Hamas.) I have a feeling he will do just fine and make his father proud. His dad is watching, he knows. There is no proper way to grieve or a timeline to follow. Here's hoping you are able to find peace.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: Highlander 5/24/2024 1:16:50 AM (No. 1723721)
Can you imagine?
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Lawsy0 5/24/2024 2:48:30 AM (No. 1723725)
Indeed, I can only imagine. What strength of character, what devotion! A remarkable story of a remarkable young man.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: Red Ghost 5/24/2024 8:39:39 AM (No. 1723861)
In these bleak times for our country and its future, young people like this give me hope that all will be well. What an extraordinary young man. May God keep and bless him and his family always. He will be in my prayers and thanks for his strength and character.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: Rama41 5/24/2024 9:18:18 AM (No. 1723883)
Condolences to this young man and his family. Though clearly not his intent, his outstanding commencement address gave perspective to chaotic times.
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Reply 6 - Posted by: dbdiva 5/24/2024 12:04:31 PM (No. 1723996)
God bless this young man and give him much success in life. His father was exactly the kind of immigrant we want and this country needs ~ people who want to make their lives better while in the process being productive and also contributing to making this country better.
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Reply 7 - Posted by: Venturer 5/24/2024 1:33:23 PM (No. 1724059)
I wish we had more father's that deserve such praise.
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