Commemorative Speech Examples

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It is a great honor for me to be here with you on this occasion of the signing of Setting On A Goal Mind. At this moment of celebration, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone whose dedication and efforts have contributed to the finalization of Setting on a Goal Mind. In particular, I would like to thank my wonderful, amazing Mother (Ms. Mennie B. Bethea), for never giving up on me! Even from the grave I will thank my father ( Maston Bethea Jr), for coming to me in my dreams to help me affirm that this book project has to be completed and talents used, before my journey ends. To my sisters and brother: Evelyn, Rosie, Hattie, Connie and Malcolm, who will go any length to help me stay on track. There are so many others

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