AZTV7/Cable 13, Me-TV 7.2, RTV 7.3, Phoenix-Prescott, AZPat's Monday Commentary (5/14) - Pomp

Pat's Monday Commentary (5/14) - Pomp

Sister Mary Joan Fitzgerald's voice was strong, commanding, even though she had already read most of the 200 names Saturday morning at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  She was calling the graduating class of 2012 individually to the altar to officially receive the document, the diploma that says to some it's over and to each - now it begins.  In spite of the beauty of the surroundings and the solemnity of the event, tension was building with the family that invited us.  The Xavier principal was already starting the names that begin with "P" and within seconds she boomed out the name Shannon Caitlin Kelahan-Pierson!  Well, she didn't really say it any different than all the other 309 graduates but it hit us with a boom - certainly her mom and dad and sister.  But Duffy and me too.  Her extended family - dating back to a moment in time 18 years ago in another Catholic church, this one in Tempe at Ladmo's funeral when Wallace had me give away the last Ladmo bag.  7th row – 3rd seat in.  We didn't know the couple sitting in the lucky seat but the woman was pregnant – very pregnant with Shannon Caitlin Kelahan-Pierson.  Congratulations Shannon.  Have a good life. 

I'm Pat McMahon.