Nate The Great : The Early Years

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  • The Day I Was Born

    The Day I Was Born
    I was born at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio on Sept. 8, 2001. I arrived 3 days before my due date which was Sept. 11, 2001.
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    World Event
    Operation Enduring Freedom begins in Afghanistan. This operation is in response to the terrorist attacks on America in New York City on September 11, 2001.
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  • Tennessee Vacation

    Tennessee Vacation
    I took my first big vacation with my family. We drove to Tennessee and visited my great aunt and uncle who live in Sunbright, Tennessee.
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    World Event
    The space shuttle Columbia disintegrates reentering the Earth's atmosphere after a 16 day space mission. Columbia and her crew of 7 astronauts is lost.
  • The Day I Became A Big Brother!

    The Day I Became A Big Brother!
    My brother Les was born at the same hospital that I was. I became a big brother and I was excited.
  • My Cabela's Trip

    My Cabela's Trip
    I saw some really neat things at the Cabela's store in West Virginia. While I was there a table fell on me and I had to go to the hospital for stitches in my face. I will never forget that day.
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  • My First Graduation Day

    My First Graduation Day
    I graduated from Good Hope Preschool. I was excited and ready for kidergarten to start in the fall.
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    World Event
    My second cousin, 1stSgt. Chris Rafferty is one of 98 American soldiers killed in action in Afghanistan in 2006. This operation was part of America's response to the terrorists attacks in New York City.
  • Boardman Community Baseball

    Boardman Community Baseball
    My first year of Boardman Community Baseball was fun. I started in T ball and my team was Denney's.
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  • Scout Fishing Derby

    Scout Fishing Derby
    I caught the most fish including this Bluegill. I used a night crawler, hook, and bobber.
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  • World Event

    World Event
    U.S. Special Operations Command enshrines my late great Uncle Bill in the Commando Hall of Honor. He was the first Command Sergeant Major for America's first Counter Terrorism Unit.
  • Pinewood Derby

    Pinewood Derby
    I won second place in the Pinewood Derby. It was a close race and I missed first place by a fraction of a second to my younger brother.
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  • Flag Football

    Flag Football
    I signed up for NFL Youngstown Youth Flag Football and played for the Ravens. I played offense and defense and was the leading scorer my team and had a blast.