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PJMcK

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1. You're an inspirational man, DonRedwood!

Reply to DonRedwood (Original post)

Sat Jul 2, 2016, 07:58 PM

Jul 2016

That is an incredible story! Congratulations on the wonderful recognition that you so clearly deserve. You are a man with a spine of titanium and a heart of gold and I've already shared your post with my friends and colleagues. In the best sense of the phrase, you are a genuine American patriot. And obviously a fantastic teacher.

Pardon me but it wasn't clear if your speech was yesterday, July 1st or next week. I hope it went/goes well!

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Standing in the shadows of giants. My thoughts of speaking at the Lincoln Memorial. [View all] DonRedwood Jul 2016 OP

You're an inspirational man, DonRedwood! PJMcK Jul 2016 #1

Next week! DonRedwood Jul 2016 #4

Great good luck and absorb all of the amazing sensations you can! PJMcK Jul 2016 #7

My grandma was a one-room School Kansas Teacher DonRedwood Jul 2016 #8

Thanks for the clarification PJMcK Jul 2016 #9

Cheers DonRedwood Jul 2016 #10

Thank you. underpants Jul 2016 #2

Cheers underpants, thank for the support DonRedwood Jul 2016 #5

Fortunately, you were brief (wink, n/t) PJMcK Jul 2016 #28

Feeling jock-ular today? DonRedwood Jul 2016 #33

Your story could be the making of a movie. Hoppy Jul 2016 #3

Maybe a Lifetime channel movie DonRedwood Jul 2016 #12

There are several ways to go with this....Begin Hoppy Jul 2016 #31

12:20-ish. DonRedwood Jul 2016 #36

I'm not joking. Do it. You are an inspiration. Hoppy Jul 2016 #40

I'll post a link if they broadcast the speech. DonRedwood Jul 2016 #41

You are an inspiration, and babylonsister Jul 2016 #6

Feel free to share it! DonRedwood Jul 2016 #11

Link to my blog is at the bottom Or just cut and paste :) DonRedwood Jul 2016 #13

Thank you for standing up for what's right! Lisa0825 Jul 2016 #14

Thank you Lisa! DonRedwood Jul 2016 #15

Or, who knows? They can even be President someday. calimary Jul 2016 #16

I like how you think Mary! DonRedwood Jul 2016 #18

I'm an advocate for people with disabilities, including students. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2016 #17

Hey Jeff DonRedwood Jul 2016 #20

Thank you. In my experience, special ed teachers are the best. Definitely not nobodies. nt lumberjack_jeff Jul 2016 #24

Thank you. DonRedwood Jul 2016 #32

+1 n/t lumberjack_jeff Jul 2016 #34

Your words are haunting me tonight DonRedwood Jul 2016 #22

Get Up! Stand Up! struggle4progress Jul 2016 #19

:) Exactly! DonRedwood Jul 2016 #21

I remember your story. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #23

Howdy Warren DonRedwood Jul 2016 #25

I'm in Oregon, so that's probably part of it. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #26

My friends saw it in the London Daily Mail DonRedwood Jul 2016 #30

I'm shocked that Multnomah County would be so reactionary. Buzz cook Jul 2016 #27

It started with one person DonRedwood Jul 2016 #37

Outstanding courage rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #29

Thank you squirrel! I would bet they have teachers ready to stand up for them! DonRedwood Jul 2016 #38

You're a god-damned hero, and as a kid who was in special ed, people like you are saints! Odin2005 Jul 2016 #35

Thanks Odin! DonRedwood Jul 2016 #39

I come from a long line of educators, and I am honored to kick your thread. Heidi Jul 2016 #42