Lasting Story: The School Day I Remember Most

Suggestions: Most people can pinpoint a school day in their lives that stood out above the rest. Which day stood out for you? Was it a day of discovery or excitement or inspiration? Was it a day of sadness or disappointment? What do you remember about that day, and how did it impact your life? What would you like your loved ones to take away from your experience on that day?

**For me, it was a sad day, the day JFK was assassinated. I was in a junior high school class when the announcement came over the intercom. Teachers and students alike were reduced to shock and tears. Friends became hysterical while others became soothing caretakers. Parents and relatives sobbed in front of their TVs for days. The wounds to a beloved president cut deeply into the trust and innocence of my youth. But they taught me how shared grief and compassion can heal heavy hearts.**

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