“The most important thing in the world is family and love.”- John Wooden

By Kylah Duffield

In today’s society, there are many famous heroes, but in my society, the hero is Van Maxwell. He is kind, funny, caring, and brave he is the most important person in my life. My world would be so different if he weren’t in it. I wouldn’t see him in the crowd of my volleyball games or see him laugh over something that he found on Facebook.

I will always love the songs that you make up on the spot and how you always sing them when they come on the radio. The best thing about you is your love for your family and friends and how you will take care of them no matter what. I am the luckiest person on the plant to have you as a grandfather. You don’t just care about your family and friend’s you will help anyone that is in need.

I just wanna thank you for coming to all of my games and taking care of me. Also for having my back in everything I do. All the times you will walk in the front door and smile and make everyone laugh because you tell a joke. I want you to know that I will always love you.

This story is part of a series of articles from Michael Grindstaff’s Language Arts Class at Elizabethton High School.

Students were asked to write about inspirational people in their lives. The Elizabethton Star is proud to share these with our readers.