Ok, the last of the graduation posts.
It was a fabulous ceremony.
There is nothing like one of these to remind yourself how blessed we are to be Americans.
I loved going to Jed's brother, Sam's, graduation and this one was even better since I have pregnancy hormones and I was proud as punch, not only of Jed, but of my Papaw Jim.
Papaw was a Navy pilot during WWII and flew the F6F Hellcat.
He celebrated his 90th birthday on January 13th.
Jed responded to an email asking if anyone would have family attending that would be considered a distinguished visitor. Papaw wasn't high enough rank normally, but as soon as they heard about him and his service they emailed Jed back and practically said "Of course he is a distinguished visitor!"
We all got to sit in the D.V. area and we thought that would be it.
At the very beginning of the ceremony the MC (who was a Admiral for the Navy) thanked everyone for attending including the D.V. and then specifically announced Papaw Jim. He stood up and everyone clapped for him. My mom and I were both teary eyed! Thank goodness for the video.
There is the stud of the night!
Mr. Jedediah H. Butler Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
It is REALLY over!
Jed and two of his buddies.
These guys and another five guys spent 18 months in one lab together when not in class.
He was really lucky to have such great friends. The guy on the right is James. He and Jed worked in offices right beside each other before they started school.
The guys and the wives!
Check out that diploma!
Jed and Lisa
My family. It was late by this time, and we aren't known for being the most photogenic folks. :O)
Well until the PhD that's the graduation posts!
Your family is a bunch of babes! ;) I can't wait to be done with school, hehe. Congratulations to all of you!
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