Looking closely/ to the significance of this very moment’s affair, /it tells us that today,/ is not just a day where we rejoice/ for the triumph that we have /but most importantly /a day of thanksgiving, /a time of giving tribute/ to the people behind this success –/ our parents and guardians. To our dear parents, your sacrifices, /faithful prayers, /and patience/ gave us stepping stones /to reach our goals. /Thank you for giving us/ words of advice and encouragement/ You have enriched our life in many ways. /Thank you for helping us become/ the person we never thought we could/. I wish I had the word or phrase/ to describe to you /the immense comfort and confidence/ that your unconditional support has given us/ throughout our life./ Thank you parents, /we couldn't have done it without you! To my dear parents,/the two people I know I could never live without, /thank you! /Every single important decision/ I have made in my life,/ I made by trusting the values /that you have instilled in me. Thank you for being proud of me./ You express that often/ and it means a great deal to me!/ I read a quote that goes like this/…”Love your parents, /we are so busy growing up /that we often forget they are also growing old.”/ So my fellow students,/ this is the right time/ to express our gratitude to them./ May I request you then /to rise and give our parents a big round of applause ./ Thanks to all of you.