Dad Heads to Prom, Iraq

[sherri79]

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/topstories/news-article.aspx?storyid=81505

"I couldn't think of anybody else to enjoy the day with, my birthday, plus my senior prom, and my dad he's a fun guy," says Marrielle.
"To go to her final prom from high school, on her 18th birthday, to me it's a great honor to do this," says Shack.

And this night is even more special for the father and daughter because in just a week Marrielle's dad will be deployed to Iraq

 

[Shazza]

That is so sweet, most girls would definitely not take their dads as their dates to their school prom. This family must be so close. It is a real feel good story.

 

[Elphaba]

That is so heartwarming!

 

[Gina_M]

"I enjoy this being with my daughter and her friends, letting my hair down. I don't have any hair but that's okay," says Shack.

 

[blue_the_puppy]

what a good looking dad & daughter. i pray that he is safe in iraq.

 

[Mygirlsadie]

AH! This just got me all choked up! How very sweet of her to think of her dad in this way. Obviously a very loving, unselfish daughter he raised..he should be so proud!

 

[KatK]

If I were the school administrators, I might cook up a surprise of giving her her diploma early in a special ceremony, complete with the prom photographer getting pictures "on the school", but that may not be possible.

 

[MeoW333]

Such a beautiful story! They certainly did raise such a good child. Most children can get selfish when it comes to their proms. For her to let her dad go with her is beautiful!