I have had the privilege to be a commencement speaker a number of times, both at the high school and college levels. It's an honor that I don't take lightly and I try to offer something of lasting value for the graduates.
It is such a special time in their lives and a deeply symbolic rite of passage.
Each week, ABC7 News Anchor Dan Ashley offers commentary on the important issues affecting people where you live. Here's a look back at previous segments.