A Letter To My Longtime Friends XX: Our Memorable Milestone

 -A Letter To My Longtime Friends XX: Our Memorable Milestone

-A Letter To My Longtime Friends XX: Our Memorable Milestone-

 

Dear CGHS Class of 2006 Brethren,

Greetings and Salutations, this is your friend and brother Victor coming to you again with an annual and friendly letter in regards to our high school graduation which took place on May 27, 2006 at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church seventeen years ago. The late Bishop Eddie L. Long was a philanthropic and nice guy because he granted us permission to use his church building for our graduation ceremony. On the day before, we were there for a rehearsal. We were first in a room which resembles a large classroom. We then proceed to the sanctuary to practice our walk, which we marched to the choir stand. The rehearsal didn’t take long, so we all left when it was over. We were gathered together for to walk with each other, so here is how it all went down…

On that Saturday morning on May 27, 2006, my brother and I woke up from our sleep, got dressed, grabbed our caps and gowns and put them on, and off we went! We arrived to the church while I was in a happy mood. We approached the church building, we went inside of this big room (as I mentioned earlier) where we received our stoles to hang on our necks: the left side of the stole said “CGHS”, and the right side thereof said “I’m going to let you get it out of your systems”; and sure enough, we made joyful noises with a good cheer! One moment later, we lined up at the backdoor where there is a pathway outside which leads to another door in the same church building. We went inside and we lined up in two straight lines in this hallway. My mom (may Jesus Christ rest her beautiful soul) was taking pictures. She was so happy for us, so she posed one with my brother and I. We eventually made it to the door of the sanctuary. When the marching musical piece “Pomp and Circumstance” begin to play, we begin to walk with each other down the aisle in a straight row all the way to the choir stand; when the piece finished playing, we all sat down on cue. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, our principal made his speech, the valedictorian made the speech, we sung our Alma Mater anthem, and we sung an inspirational song “I Am Here” arranged and written by Gospel artist Donald Lawrence. Our principal called us up to receive our diploma covers individually in alphabetical order of surnames and to take a picture with him with a handshake. One moment later, we tossed our graduation caps in the air as a celebration: face it, we’ve been through so much when we were in school, so there was no reason for us to hold back. Anyway, when it was over and the recessional was taking place, we walked with each other up the aisle to evacuate the church heading outdoors.

Outside, we greeted each other for one last time. The happiness went non-stop. Autographs were exchanged, hands were extended for handshakes, pictures were taken, hugs were given to each other, fist bumps (daps) were given to each to each other, and warm smiles were given. I tell you the truth, that day was the proudest day of my life which I’ve burned it in my heart for a time to remember. When we parted ways, I felt the sensation of peace upon me.

Brothers and sisters, I want to thank each and every one of you for your time to listen to what I had say in this annual letter. I do this for a specific reason. I always keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, no matter what. As usual, stay on top of your game everyday. Don’t back down for anyone! Peace, Tranquility, Serenity, Grace, Mercy, and Many Blessings Be Multiplied Unto You All.

 

Kindest Regards With Gratitude, 
Victor Kendrick II (Bro. Vick)

 

P.S. Let us all continue to fellowship with each other, no matter where we may be. Also, please remember our late longtime friend, brother, and fellow saint Tim (Tildon) White, for he recently passed away not too long ago, so let us keep his family and friends in our prayers in the time of need and bereavement. One more thing, continue to let peace and love rule in our hearts.

 

1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 – “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.