Posted on 05/06/2013 3:59:56 PM PDT by TurboZamboni
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.—Things only got better for the western Wisconsin teen with Down syndrome who escorted Miss Minnesota USA to his junior prom. Besides his dream date with Danielle Hooper Saturday, Menomonie High School junior Charlie Gainey was elected prom king. Charlie's date with Hooper was arranged by a mutual friend who has a child that swims with Charlie on a Special Olympics team. Charlie wore his grandfather's tuxedo for big event...
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The kid’s got game.
She’s a class act.
Lookit the expression on her face...pure, honest happiness. Winners...all the way around.
Never went to prom so the kid’s got me beat there .
yeah, she’s a class act.
So cool for everyone involved!
Like a boss.
Oh jeez, I’m gonna get crucified. I can’t help myself. I hope I don’t get banned.
But the look on ol Chuck’s mug tell me he’s thinking about copping a feel with his right hand.
I’ll quit now.
That is just to fine
I love this story and wish it for Trigg, one and all!
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