By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
Family and close friends were invited to celebrate the birthdays of Mr. Akili Smith Sr and Mr. David Monday as they prepared to cross life’s 50-yard line. Smith, for those who don’t know, played pro football and is currently the offensive coordinator at Morse High School and trains young inspiring football players.
On the last Saturday of a hot August, David, Akili, and their guests could be seen laughing out loud, dancing, playing cards, rocking their favorite team jerseys and munching on a variety of good eats, including fried fish, meatballs, chicken, fancy rice, salads, and a whole lot more.
“Akili and David have been best friends since elementary School,” Auntie Antoinette shared.
“Akili (8-21-75) is my nephew, and David (8-30-75) has been around the family for so long I consider him my nephew too, so the family thought it would be the perfect opportunity to do something special for their 50th birthdays.
The VFW Post 1512 outdoor patio, with its evening-to-night cool breezes, was the perfect location for this special B-Day occasion.
“This means a lot to me and Dave. Anytime your family takes the time to put something like this together and show you this kind of love, it’s awesome, and your friends come to hang out with you and have some fun, that’s what it’s about tonight. Big thanks to everyone who came out to support us,” Akili Smith Sr shared.
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