All day today, I kept having this strange feeling that
today was a very special day, and for some reason, I thought about my Uncle Anthony,
and that’s when it hit me: Today is a
very special milestone in my family!
It was two years ago on this very day that my Grampa
Clark was inducted into the first ever Sapp Elementary Hall of Fame. This
beautiful ceremony took place at the Marriott in Marina Del Rey, California,
and the atmosphere was like that of an award show. I don’t know how Principal
Wilson did it, but she made darn sure that the Sapp Hall of Fame lived up to
the hype. Well, I can tell y’all—it was truly a gala affair!
From the moment we stepped inside that Promenade Ballroom
to the closing remarks and benediction, I watched as the five legends of Sapp
Elementary became immortalized in the annals of time. Each hall of famer was
inducted by their respective predecessor, and entertained us with stories of
their greatest moments at Sapp Elementary. However, it was my Uncle Anthony who
had everyone grabbing the Kleenex, as he spoke from the heart about his dad/my
grandfather, the late great Clark Kenneth Jones.
I get goosebumps to this very day when I think about how
Uncle Anthony accepted the award on Grampa Clark’s behalf, then looked up to
Heaven and boldly declared, “This is for you, Pop!” I remember how my smile
grew when Uncle Anthony reached for his notes, only to put them back into his inside
suit jacket pocket and just let the words flow about the legacy that Grampa
Clark left at Sapp Elementary… and check this out, y’all: Uncle Anthony had
every intention of giving that beautiful crystal award to Gramma Jewel, but
Gramma Jewel wouldn’t have it; she suggested—dare I say—demanded that Uncle
Anthony keep the award for himself.
And here it is, two years later, and you can find Grampa Clark’s award resting on the mantle of Uncle Anthony’s fireplace.
Well, y’all—that’s all the news that I have right now,
but I promise to holla back sometime tomorrow. Until then, y’all take care and
be good.
Smooches,
Natasha
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