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In reply to the discussion: A letter I received from a former student: [View all]BadGimp
(4,018 posts)53. You Know What That Is?
That's America!
I know my father would be proud knowing that he served his country for 21 years in the US Military, 2 of those years in a POW camp, and his service helped to support a nation that could enable people like this teacher and this student to realize their potential and work towards the common good.
God Bless America..
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Reading this makes you feel that your life was worth living, doesn't it? You must be some teacher!
secondwind
Sep 2012
#5
That's the "Nobel Prize" in teaching ... it can make an entire career feel worthwhile.
TahitiNut
Sep 2012
#9
That's why you become a teacher. I have one on my facebook from a former student too.
Suji to Seoul
Sep 2012
#21
My grandson's Third Grade teacher is the daughter of both his father's and uncle's...
Tikki
Sep 2012
#29
Wow! That's GREAT! Sounds like it's well-deserved. You really made a difference.
calimary
Sep 2012
#34