When most teens were still warm in their beds, Patrick was on a cold bus on his way to school. And when it came time for graduation, Patrick had to catch that same bus to the ceremony. So he donned his cap and gown and made his way to the bus stop.
Thousands of other people were proud of him, too. The photo was shared thousands of times, and news outlets across the country picked up the story. One of those shares reached Rickey Smiley, a local radio personality. Smiley invited Patrick to appear on his talk show.
The boy remained humble as Smiley asked him about his decision to make the long commute to Tarrant High School every day.
With a shy smile and a quiet voice, he told the radio show host that it was all worth it: he had been offered a full scholarship to study computer programming at Jacksonville University.
That’s when Smiley asked Patrick to follow him out to the parking lot. He let the teen know how proud the community was of his hard work and determination.
see the video at https://www.facebook.com/MarleiMartinezTV/videos/10156438468794521
He knew nothing would hold Patrick back from following his dreams, but he wanted to do something to make it a little easier. So Smiley gave him a new car. Now Patrick could attend any university within driving distance.
the bus driver posted: https://www.facebook.com/letsspreadthekindness/posts/pfbid0wuJPmmeqhNqYprBtoe9Zw5hsJUxQRhyKAQBXXhkZj9cLHYWNdmfHsKpqVo6gwLi6l
Rode the bus to his graduation.
Rode the bus to his graduation.
Walked across the stage with no family support, nobody to hug him or congratulate him.
Rode the bus back home, the back of his gown wet due to sweat.
He defied the odds.
He was motivated to complete his task.
Congratulations Corey Patrick.
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