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Man's Diploma Corrected Six Decades Later On 80th Birthday

beautiful dog in student hat with diploma isolated on white

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Here's today's feel-good story:

Billy Macon, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is an author, ran his own business, and enjoys hobbies as well.

Macon graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1961, and his diploma always had a red stamp in the middle of it that displayed the text "this student met minimum state requirements.” It was a constant reminder of pain for Macon throughout the years. He never displayed the certificate publicly, and always kept it in a bag.

When looking to celebrate his birthday and make it special, Macon's granddaughter Tafena Timpson looked to remedy his diploma situation.

Watch the video below!


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