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Russ was a lovable kid with a variety of communication challenges-a speech impediment(语言障碍),
dyslexia(诵读困难), and auditory problems.__1__today he is walking confidently, standing tall to make
an acceptance__2__for having been chosen one of the 'Outstanding Young Citizens' in Ocean County,
New Jersey__3__his remarkable volunteer service in the town of Toms River.
As I listened, I closed my eyes.I found myself __4__ those memorable moments.My mind was full of
warm images of Russ as a loving, caring youth, a gentle soul, __5__ his challenges.And now, as he stood
at the platform, I knew his heart __6__be racing.As Russ continued to speak, I thought about the fateful
day when he was diagnosed with all those impairments(损伤) and how__7__ his tutors would be if they
could see him today.Here he was at twentynine, being honored for ten years of service as a volunteer
__8__.Russ was__9__for organizing clothing for the homeless, teaching preschool children about fire
safety, and for playing Santa Claus for very sick children by driving up in a fire truck.
Russ thanked his parents for providing him with dignity and for teaching him about morals.Then, pausing for a few seconds, he __10__ us by surprise by touching lovingly on the __11__ of his nephew, Austin.
Austin was just three years old when he died from an incurable disease.At that moment, I had to close my eyes again__12__ a different set of tears ran down my cheeks.A silence__13__ the room as Russ owed
his volunteer award to Austin.He __14__his address by lifting up the audience with these words, 'Austin
taught me how to love.'
I have never thought of this day.__15__, no one had ever thought that Russ would made __16__ as the star of the football team, and he had never been voted 'most likely to succeed', but he__17__ to be a true 'star' in his community.Russ became a man of strong character __18__ his unselfish service to others.With so many impairments, Russ now sees and acts __19__ with his heart.His words and deeds inspire
everyone who knows him.It is Russ, our son, who has shown us what__20__ is.
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