We have long honored those who gave their lives during the unfortunate reality of war.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

But all of this success came at the end of a long climb.

Just the example Delaware State University graduates set by the way they live their lives, should be an inspiration to other high school students to go to Delaware State.

Lance Armstrong, the famous cyclist and more importantly, cancer survivor, has said 'if you ever get a second chance for something, you've got to go all the way.'

This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back.

Through the years you, the Delaware State family and your predecessors, have faced many challenges. You worked through them with fierce determination and good will, and you have made great progress.

Ensuring a bright future for all our children is the responsibility of the community, the schools, families and like it or not- politicians as well.

Repaying the debt of these ultimate sacrifices seems nearly impossible but we must try.

Delaware State began as a school bent on service - teaching education, social services and nursing.

Delaware State is no longer a college for African Americans without other choices, it is a university of choice.

Laissez faire, laissez passer.

We have taught this generation how to "market" the Gospel but we have neglected to encourage them to "preach" the Gospel.

People leave traces of themselves where they feel most comfortable, most worthwhile.

Explore in the inside of you and discover your true potential. After your discovery, ameliorate on it and it will yield to an endless success.

Good humor and enthusiasm should be the sunshine ahead that will keep that shadow behind.

Life is like therapy - real expensive and no guarantees.

My father [Erwin Rommel] believed that [Adolf] Hitler has a gift of touching the important points, the essential points.

People who don't read seem to me mysterious. I don't know how they think or learn about other people. Novels are a very important part of our education.

The human hand is made complete by the addition of a baseball.

A rich diet does lead to earlier puberty but to my knowledge it does not student the adolescent growth spurt. Early pregnancy, before reaching adult height, does slow or stop growth.