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Ian, We are so proud of you!
Congratulations on your graduation from Buckley and we wish you all the best for your high school years.

                         We know you will accomplish all that you set your mind upon.

                           You'll always be Gram's special little guy and Papa's buddy.

                                                    With all our love,

                                                  Gram and Papa Ross

L d' t  *.

We have traveled paths you have yet to walk;
          Learned lessons old and new

       A n d now this wisdom o f our life
        We are blessed to share with you.

Let kindness spread like sunshine,
    Embrace those who are sad.

Respect their dignity, give them joy
   A n d leave them feeling glad.

Forgive those who m ight hurt you.
A n d though you have your pride,
 Listen closely to their viewpoint

       Try to see the other side.

Walk sof l y when you 're angry,
     Try not to take offense.

 Invoke your sense o f humor:
Laughter's power is immense.

    Express what you arefeeling.
  Your beliefs you should uphold.
D on't shy away f o m what is right,

     Be courageous a n d be bold.

  Keep hope right in your pocket
   I t will guide you day by day.
   Take it out when it is needed.
When it is near, you 'llfin d a way.

  The world isfa r f o m perfect,
There's conflict and there's strife.
 B ut you can make a difference

    By how you live your life.

A n d so we are very blessed to know
       The wonders you w ill do

   Because you are our grandson
       A n d we believe in you.
                  -Becky N etherland
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