ERIC HUSTON PO Box 945 • Decatur, Texas 76234 817.368.0159 • ehuston1972@gmail.com
STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - DUSTIN MONTGOMERY VICE PRESIDENT - GRACIE GAMBINO SECRETARY - LARAMIE DEARING
940.841.1403 • dsnow@qualitytransferservices.com
Region III
817.706.8236• redhotregion3@gmail.com STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS
DALE SNOW 467 Gilbert Rd • Nocona, Texas 76255
7217 Denver City Dr. • Fort Worth, Texas 76179
SECRETARY - KELLEY WILLIAMS
13196 Burns Branch Rd • Krum, Texas 776249 940.255.0738 • dshelton@rdoequipment.com
DARYL SHELTON
PRESIDENT - ERIC HUSTON PO Box 945 • Decatur, TX 76234 817.368.0159 • ehuston1972@gmail.com
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PERFORMANCE REPORT
CADE WALKER’S MARATHON
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By GEORGIA SHIELDS
– Performance Reporter
s region 3 competitors were making last minute preparations for the finals, the Thursday before they were to start, prayers were called for one of our fellow competitors. Cade Walker had an accident in the practice pen, that eventually sent him to Cooks Hospital, and is still there currently. The accident was a pretty bad one, in which Cade is fighting daily to regain the basics of living. On Facebook Shannon Walker, Cade’s
mother, has called this event “Cade Walker’s Marathon” if you would like to follow. The accident put Cade in a situation where it was pretty much touch and go for a while. Cade has more fight, heart and try then most people; being the competitor that he is, has steadily fought each day. Though not all days are good, Cade continues to make strides every day, be they small, or large. Please keep in mind that this accident has been almost two months ago, Cade is just now starting to walk and get out of bed. I do not know all of the information about Cade’s rehabilitation, but the information that I read or hear about him is positive. Please keep Cade and his family in your thoughts and prayers. I would like to take this opportunity to pass on some thoughts that I have taken from this experience, and maybe in reflection it might help you as well. When hearing about the accident, I felt helpless for Cade and his family. The event was completely out of my control. What was in control, was my feelings, my thoughts, and efforts towards others. This accident was eye opening for kids, parents, and friends as a whole. In one brief moment, life changes. After reflection, I have come to this conclusion. Live life, enjoy life. Make a positive difference in someone else’s life, day, or week. I have to roll
DYLAN HANCOCK & CLAYTON HUSTON photo by Jennings
