John Urbancik Graduates, is Valedictorian
"John graduated with
honors this morning as a Suffolk County Correctional Officer. He
delivered his Valedictorian address with firm conviction and a shaky
voice. He even skipped a page, which lightened up the moment. These are
pictures of John with his favorite women (and son Anthony)."
-Richard R.
Vander Putten
Father-in-Law
Friday, 24 Jan 2003
John and Dorothy
"John is graduating
from the Suffolk County Corrections Office!!! Three months of
torture is done!"
"But the best part is
he is Valedictorian of his class!!!!!!!"
"I'm so
proud!!"
-Dorothy Vander Putten
Urbancik
Wife |
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February
24, 2003. Photo by Richard R. Vander Putten |
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February
24, 2003. Photo and text by Richard R. Vander Putten |
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John and his mom Carmen
John’s brief speech began with a quick review
of all the difficult training courses, like “Cardiac Hill”
and Mace training.
He carefully thanked his family and particularly
his wife Dorothy for their support.
Their class motto was “Many links, one chain”
and he noted that that would be the standard for this class for
their entire careers.
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John, Mom and Mom-in-Law Peggy, and
son Anthony
These pictures were taken at a coffee and
cake party at St Joseph’s College in Patchogue, where the
commencement exercises were held.
St Joseph’s College in Patchogue is the
same Campus that Dorothy graduated from a few years ago.
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February
24, 2003. Photo and text by Richard R. Vander Putten |
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