Mr. Emerson Hall of the FDIC and his wife Peggy blessed 40 children and five chaperones of the Village Oaks community with at trip to see the inspirational movie Red Tails. The movie is about the United States African American Air Force (USAAAF) servicemen during World War II. After the children were loaded on the bus and ready to go, Mr. Emerson gave a short speech of encouragement to the children sharing the theme of the movie: "You can be anything you want in this life with hard work and determination."
I was moved to tears as the Executive Coach charter bus pulled away from Village Oaks, full of children that were not only on a charter bus for the first time, but were on their way to a movie theater for the first time in their lives. Mr. Emerson and his wife served the children an early lunch at the community center, and a popcorn/candy/drink snack box while at the movies.
For some, this outing was one of the best times of their lives. And, I made sure that the children knew why they were allowed to go...it was simply because they are loved!
-- Jayda Ekundayo
