For 19 years, Summit County has been my home. I never cease to be grateful for the compassionate people that live and work here. My daughter graduated this past weekend, and her grandparents (my parents) came to celebrate this occasion with us. My dad is 79 years old, and we knew that coming from sea level would be a struggle. However, he was determined to see his granddaughter graduate.

I want to thank Michael Penegor, Alpinaire, for personally meeting with my dad and setting him up with oxygen so he could enjoy the weekend. Inside the gymnasium minutes before the graduation was to begin, my dad was in need of medical attention. Drew Adkins, principal of SHS, and his wife, Sarah, stood by with a wheelchair in case my dad needed to be transported out of the gymnasium. The EMTs on site assessed and stabilized him with the utmost care and empathy, continuing to check on him throughout the graduation ceremony.

With all that was going on at the time, I was humbled by their concern and attentiveness. Thank you to Amy Woessner, emergency room nurse, for her attention as well. Lastly, my father is also a diabetic and his insulin bottle was dropped on the tile floor and broken at our house. Unable to reach his doctor, our gratitude goes out to Dr. Bolthouse for helping us get his insulin immediately. Nikki, Wal-Mart pharmacist, had it ready in minutes. Our family sends our deepest gratitude to superb and caring individuals who give of themselves to make our community truly a magnificent place to live.