What started as a celebration of perseverance quickly became a moment that an entire Central New York community will never forget.
Central New York Senior Passes Away Days After Special Graduation
A Graduation Unlike Any Other
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Remembering Mathew Brooks
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A Graduation Unlike Any Other
“Mathew, who is facing a significant health challenge, is truly a remarkable young man who has had a profound impact on and is loved so by many”
A Graduation Unlike Any Other
A Graduation Unlike Any Other
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A Graduation Unlike Any Other
Earlier this month, Morrisville-Eaton High School held a special commencement ceremony for senior Mathew Brooks, a student who had been facing significant health challenges. The ceremony took place on January 9th and was attended by family, friends, school staff, and community leaders, including State Senator Joe Griffo and Assemblyman Joe Angelino. According to WKTV, the event was organized so Mathew could be honored for his hard work and determination while surrounded by the people who cared about him most.
Remembering Mathew Brooks
Just days later, the story took a heartbreaking turn. Mathew Brooks passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 13th. He was 18 years old. In a Facebook post following the ceremony, Senator Joe Griffo reflected on the impact Mathew had on everyone around him:
“Mathew, who is facing a significant health challenge, is truly a remarkable young man who has had a profound impact on and is loved so by many”
Griffo went on to say that Mathew’s courage, resilience, and perseverance inspired not only him, but countless others who had followed his journey…