Wow. They let him say that in the Valedictory speech? I am greatly encouraged, as we've all heard stories about valedictorians who were forbidden to even mention Jesus in their speeches.
Eric sounds like a fine young man. I think about all the mothers who are watching, or have watched, their children join the service, to go off to who knows where, and it is such an incredible and brave sacrifice. God bless all of you moms! And I will say a prayer for Eric, too.
Our schools just obey the law, and the law says a student can say what he wants if it's not coerced by the school system.
Most administrators are so afraid of lawsuits that they ban any 'religious' speech.
Eric's speech was a sermon, and we've already had many parents tell us what an impact it had on them.........one even suggested that he become a Chaplain!
The speeches at my daughter's graduation last week were just full of references to God and how he has plans for the graduates' lives. It surprised me too, pleasantly though!