<p>I just found this thread and read through your ordeal. What a gut check for all of us. Bless you, your family and your son. With all the “troubles” covered in the news and media generally, your sharing your perspective is very generous. Health and happiness to you all.</p>
<p>Happy Graduation Day! Here’s a quotation to ponder: “We walk sightless among miracles every day…” </p>
<p>…but not you guys! Enjoy.</p>
<p>Like laxtaxi, I just found this thread and read through every post. I’ve gasped in horror, shed tears, got mad, felt relief, had to take a mental break and, finally feel like I can breath again. And here we are… </p>
<p>As those who have read my posts know, I can be longwinded. 
But this is what I will say today. </p>
<p>Your words, in the midst of your own tragedy, showed a strength and calm (yes, calm) beyond measure. And to take the time and keep all of us at CC posted was beyond selfless. It is clear your boys have as an example of character that has and will continue to serve them well. Their strength is, in fact, yours. And I cannot imagine the heartache you and your wife have gone through to get to this day and what it will take to follow this journey to the end. But… if I have faith in anyone, it will be you and yours. </p>
<p>You and your family are in my thoughts today. There are milestones we never forget, but clearly this is one for the family record books. Hope you took looks of pictures even if they aren’t the family’s best. For today especially is about achievement and takes on tremendous new meaning for all of us.</p>
<p>Thinking of you with a very warm heart… and wishing you and yours well. </p>
<p>(((((standing ovation and big hug))))))</p>
<p>M~</p>
<p>^^nice job, Modadunn! It seems to me this thread could be submitted for publication somewhere. It has all the elements of a tremendous story with the added twist of being told through an anonymous exchange of thoughts typed on computers. The fact that it’s true and that a crime has been committed and is being investigated (hopefully) probably prevents publication from happening yet, but there it is. I don’t mean to minimize or exploit the experience jdj’s family is having to “just a story”, but rather emphasize and expand the impact this shared experience is having on our community.</p>
<p>Congratulations to the entire jaguar family on what must seem like a miraculous day!</p>
<p>happy graduation day to your valiant son!</p>
<p>just a reminder that jdj’s family has some understandable concerns that publicity might hurt or be unwelcome at this moment as he wondered if he may have “said too much” since there are many unknowns still in terms of seeking justice and finding the persons responsible…hoping that those with the means are working on his son’s behalf now</p>
<p>jdjaguar,
Hoping that you and your family are enjoying beautiful spring weather at your DS’ graduation. Have a wonderful weekend!</p>
<p>Congrats to the whole jaguar family. Graduations are always special to families but this even moreso to yours. Hope you’ve had a great day.</p>
<p>Big graduation congrats!!!</p>
<p>jdjaguar,
This is a milestone day for all of you. May there be many, many more with as much joy, gratitude and happiness as you feel today.</p>
<p>Graduation Day</p>
<p>my god was it beautiful…wife shed many tears…son…was it but 2 weeks ago you lay shattered…?</p>
<p>miracles have happened, my family…miracles…</p>
<p>i leave you with a genius past…for the pipes filled the hall today and this is what
I thought…</p>
<p>Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer’s gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
'Tis I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.</p>
<p>And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an “Ave” there for me.</p>
<p>And I shall hear, tho’ soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you’ll not fail to tell me that you love me
I’ll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.</p>
<p>I’ll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.</p>
<p>Thanks for checking in. It is hard to believe it has only been two weeks. I’m very happy for you.</p>
<p>Thanks for the update!
Shedding a tear here, also.</p>
<p>JD - thanks for updating us. </p>
<p>I am so very very happy for you all.</p>
<p>May the gods speed continued healing.</p>
<p>what is so simple, breath…</p>
<p>what is so beautiful, face…</p>
<p>what so uplifts and corrects…</p>
<p>you,</p>
<p>the human spirit</p>
<p>you.</p>
<p>i thank you all.</p>
<p>God bless you and your family.</p>
<p>congratulations…I can’t imagine how emotional your s’s graduation must have been. you have reminded each of us to count our blessings…and truly treasure the golden moments…</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the update! So, when do we set sail on the cruise? The whole CC community will be with you in spirit!!!1</p>
<p>What an amazing family & especially young man you have! Life is so amazing and your S will continue to thrive, strongest in the broken places.</p>