06/03/2026
For the last 4yrs our family has created Custom Stoles as gifts for Graduates. We blend a bit of our Samoan Culture with personal experiences for the kids. This year we created AIGA logo which means Family in our Samoan Language. Each letter has a word for its meaning to us. A - Always, I - In , G - Gods, A - Arms. These kids and their families embody that specific meaning to us personally. We choose kids who have been part of our families lives in many ways including teammates of our own kids, coaching them, cheering them on and even close to their parents for years. We choose to honor them with a gift to help celebrate their achievements and future plans. This year we have 10 kids 9 from The Dalles and our niece in Springfield, that we felt honored to bless with these custom stoles. No one requested them or paid for them. This was purely from our families hearts. We want to congratulate these 2026 Graduates and hope they see this as a sign of respect, humility, honor, culture and appreciation for how they have been part of our families lives and their amazing accomplishments. Each one was delivered personally to explain the concept behind the designs and to congratulate them in person tonight to honor them and their families. We want to thank each family for allowing us this honor and the opportunity to present them in person tonight. Some were delivered on Island Time, it is what it is lol 😂🤷🏽♂️.
Congrats to you all, God Bless you and your families and may the good Lord bless you all in everything you do. Be good people, work hard, contribute to your communities where ever you end up and always remember home and family will always be there for each of you. Put God 1st and trust in his plan for you. Lastly as you go your own way this summer. Never forget to call mom & dad to just say hello and that your are doing well. This isn’t an easy process for them and a little love now and then goes a long way. God Bless! Alofa Aku 🙏🏾🤙🏾
