My parents moved to South Carolina earlier this year. South Carolina allows early voting for those over age 65.
I spoke with him a few days after he voted and this is what he had to say. He titled his email to me "A Thankful Day."
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This is not being boastful but Thankful.In 1963, while traveling through SC, (my mother's name) and I were turned away from a eating establishment. I was carrying my oldest daughter in my arms and (my mother's name)was carrying our youngest daughter in her belly. Today, (my mother's name) and I voted as residents of SC, for the firstBlack President of the USA, assisted by helpful government personnel. Only in America
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This story touched my heart. I had never been told of that incident before. My father served his country with honor as a military officer and my family sacrificed two years as he served in Vietnam. I integrated a school in Maryland when I was in first grade in the 60's. I was called the "n" word, had rocks thrown at me, but I moved on. That's why this election is so important. We have a chance to make a positive change for this country, an opportunity for our children to stand up and do what is right. As Barack Obama says this is not a white America or a black America - this is the United States of America.
Stand up - take your children to the voting place tomorrow and let them see history in action.
Si Se Puede! Yes we can and yes we will because it is for us - for our children, all of our children!!
Thank you to Barack Obama for being the change that we need and having us believe!
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