All I can say is to all those parents out there, you cannot preach enough. These were good kids. You keep on preaching, and hopefully they'll hear it.

We have kids here at 8 a.m. in the morning sitting and waiting for it to begin at 10 a.m.. I can tell when they come in that they have a whole new attitude about learning.

We've been off to such slow starts, and we tried to make that a point of emphasis to our kids: we have to get off to quicker starts.

I went over and gave him a hug. He remembered meeting the kids.

I think the program is really supported by parents. It's worthwhile to the community. It's part of their education, part of preparing them to go out in the world.

Financially, it's put a strain on us. You don't expect one of your kids to die before you, but it does happen. My advice is, you have to be prepared.