Tribute Speech Sample I. Introduction A. Attention Statement “Life is the sum of your choices.” That quote by Albert Camus‚ a Nobel Prize-winning novelist‚ is vividly brought to life in the story of one particular man I know. B. Subject or Thesis Statement I would like to share with you someone in my life who has influenced me greatly‚ my father‚ Fred Nameless. C. Point Preview My father is a self-sacrificing man‚ who is authentic in all of his dealings with others. However‚ in keeping
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Century. If not now‚ when?: duty and sacrifice in America ’s time of need. New York: Berkley Caliber‚ 2008. Print. Maddow‚ Rachel. Drift the unmooring of American military power. Melbourne: Scribe‚ 2012. Print. Toomey‚ Vurlee A. Let Us Not Forget: A Tribute to America ’s 20th Century Veterans. 0Bloomington‚ Indiana: Iuniverse publishing‚ 2002. Print.
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Lina Abdo CMST 1005 Tina Langseth 02/12/2013 Tribute Speeh A father goodness is higher than the mountain‚ a mother’s goodness is deeper than the sea. Japanese Proverb The people I admire the most are neither a world famous nor a multimillionaire‚ they are just a normal people but angeles in my life. The are the candle light for my sucess way. This is my opprutunity to express my feelings for my parents‚ to show how I admire them and how thankful and happy I am for having them in my life. The
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Maranda Millet: An Example to All We could all learn a lesson by taking a look at the life of Maranda Millet. Hard work//‚ persistence//‚ and dreams// are what made Maranda in to the outstanding woman that she turned out to be. Maranda is a prime example showing that no matter where you come from or what obstacles life throws in your way‚ <<<<<with a little dedication // and a lot of hard work<<<<<<‚ you can achieve anything that you set your mind to. Despite
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The Life of Derek Jeter: Before a World Champion "Derek Jeter‚ a professional ballplayer for the Yankees " are the exact words Derek Jeter‚ himself‚ used in his eighth-grade yearbook (Jeter xvi). For as long as he could remember‚ Jeter has longed to be a New York Yankee. Fifteen years after predicting he would be a professional ballplayer for the Yankees‚ Derek Jeter is now more than a Yankee. Jeter isn’t only a Yankee; he is a family guy and a World Champion. His career started when he was
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Derek Sanderson Jeter is an American baseball shortstop who has played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. A five-time World Series champion‚ Jeter is regarded as a central figure of the Yankees during their success of the 1990s and 2000s due to his hitting ability‚ baserunning‚ and leadership. He is the Yankees’ all-time career leader in hits‚ games played‚ stolen bases‚ and at bats . His accolades include thirteen All-Star selections‚ five Gold Glove Awards‚ five Silver
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“If you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people‚ it’s because God knows they’re capable of handling it.” Reading this quote makes me think of someone who was very special in my life‚ because she was able to handle things anyone else might think are unbearable. That person was my grandma Marilyn Doyle. She had many influences on me‚ a few are how she had such an open heart‚ was very accepting‚ and she was very confident in what she believed in. It’s incredibly difficult to put into words
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Final My tribute speech and informative speech were similar with Angela’s comments about reading off note cards and I clearly see that in both speeches. I can see in both my speeches that I’m very nervous and need to just take deep breaths after each point. I’m rarely looking at my audience in both speeches. I have no hand gestures in either of my speeches which is something I need to work on. I needed to practice both speeches a lot more then I had done. My peer comments on having nice clear points
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Series in just four years. In the locker room everyone was celebrating as Derek Jeter was trying to get to the exit so he could find his parents. Derek’s parents have been helping him to achieve his goals. As a child he was required to do his homework before he did anything else. He also had to sign a contract each year about his goals and the rules he needed to follow to be able to participate in sports. In high school Derek played baseball and basketball at Kalamazoo Central. As a child he grew up
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TRIBUTE SPEECH OUTLINE This is not a simple biography‚ but a speech that will generate a deep sense of admiration and respect for your subject. Magnify the positive qualities of the person or group. These are qualities such as: excellence in performance‚ unusual accomplishments‚ overcoming obstacles‚ service to the community or the world‚ or sacrifices made for others. Include your personal admiration for this person and what (s)he means to you. Repeat the name several times so that the audience
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