101-year-old Alabama veteran receives his high school diploma

[RandySF]

MONTGOMERY, AL (WCMH) — For 101-year-old John Motes, graduating high school was 84 years in the making.

In 1933 Motes, joined the Air Force as an engineer, which kept him from receiving his high school diploma.

Goshen High School administrators told WSFA, that when Motes’ family approached them about awarding the 101-year-old his diploma, it was a no brainer.

“We asked the seniors if they’d be willing to do it, and they were just beside themselves happy to do it. It was something that got sprung on us we’re happy to do it,” said Goshen High School Assistant Principal Anthony May.

Motes didn’t want any special treatment during the ceremony, just to receive his diploma 84 years later.


http://kron4.com/2017/05/29/101-year-old-alabama-veteran-receives-his-high-school-diploma/

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. Odd reporting. I don't know how he joined the Air Force in 1933 ...

... when the Air Force was formed in 1947.

He probably joined the Army.

Anyway, congratulations to Mr Motes on the award.

[RandySF]

2. I'm sure it was the Army Air Corps.

[Lotusflower70]

3. Good for him

Congrats John Motes and thank you for your service.