Sparta Academy Senior Class of 2021

I want to express my deepest sympathies to you all.  Most people don't know what it feels like to lose a friend.  Someone you consider a brother or sister.  Someone you have shared secrets and deep fears with.  Someone that has been through thick and thin with you.  Someone who has been at every birthday party and every other celebration with you.  Someone who has cried tears with you. 

See at a young age I lost not one but two friends and both of my siblings lost friends at very young ages as well.  So we see your pain and we have felt your pain.  I wish there was something I could do or say to make it better but the truth is, there isn't.  Only time will heal your broken hearts.

But Jackson equipped all of you with the tools needed for healing.  God gave him an assignment and he went above and beyond that assignment.  In his final days with you all, he attended prom and showed you just how much strength and courage he had.  While he was in pain and not feeling well I'm sure he still showed that "Million Dollar Smile" a few times.

I leave with you these things to consider:  It's my understanding that you are the largest class to graduate Sparta Academy.  So God used Jackson to instill all of these things deep in your roots for you to carry with you throughout your lives.  So that means 27 students lives changed forever when Jackson Conway was placed in their lives.  Not only your lives but your families, your relatives and everyone that you will share Jackson's Legacy with throughout your life.  So as you look at yourselves and each other daily and see the positive impact Jackson made on your life and others lives; remember what an impact you can continue to make on and in this World just by spreading Jackson's Priceless Faith, Strength and Courage.  See Jackson completed his assignment and now it's your turn to continue the assignment by spreading Jackson's Legacy.  

Keep with you all the memories you have and that you shared together; those are important.  You will never forget Jackson, Chloe, Kristy or Terry for as long as you live.  That I can promise you.  Not a year goes by that myself, my siblings and our friends don't remember our friends that were called home before us.  Also take from this that you all had his back, he had yours and TOGETHER you have all made the most EPIC Graduation Speech of all time.  No speech will ever top what you have all been through and accomplished together as a family.

                                                                                                         G. P. W. L.

                                                                                                       Melissa Harris