From its first humble celebration at a country church in Grafton, West Virginia, in 1908, Mother’s Day has stood for one thing: the appreciation of mothers. Appreciation for the many roles she plays and the unconditional love she gives to her family and friends.
One of those special mothers is Dawn Whalen, who owns Whalen Realty Group. Her children, Anthony Bunnell and Ashley Manis, share a few kind thoughts about her.
Dawn Whalen, mother
of Ashley Manis and Anthony Bunnell
By Ashley Manis
Q: What is your favorite gift you either gave or received from your mother?
A: “My favorite thing isn’t materialistic; it’s her work ethic, determination and how to be a strong, independent woman.”
Q: What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?
A: “In regard to my brother: Be nice to one another; there will be a day you are all each other has.”
Q: What is one thing you would want your mother to know?
A: “She is my hero, the one I admire most, and the absolute best grandmother to my boy.”
Q: What is a quality everyone says you got from your mother?
A: “Headstrong.”
Q: What is one word that best describes your mom?
A: “Selfless.”
By Anthony Bunnell
Q: What is one thing you would want your mother to know?
A: “I would want her to know she is a great mom/grandma, but she needs to learn how to put herself first sometimes.”
Q: What is a quality everyone says you got from your mother?
A: “My work ethic/personality.”
Q: What is one word that best describes your mom?
A: “Determined.”
For more tributes, which were compiled by Southport High School interns Tabatha Fitzgerald and Haley Miller, see Pages 4 and 5.
One of those special mothers is Dawn Whalen, who owns Whalen Realty Group. Her children, Anthony Bunnell and Ashley Manis, share a few kind thoughts about her.
Dawn Whalen, mother
of Ashley Manis and Anthony Bunnell
By Ashley Manis
Q: What is your favorite gift you either gave or received from your mother?
A: “My favorite thing isn’t materialistic; it’s her work ethic, determination and how to be a strong, independent woman.”
Q: What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?
A: “In regard to my brother: Be nice to one another; there will be a day you are all each other has.”
Q: What is one thing you would want your mother to know?
A: “She is my hero, the one I admire most, and the absolute best grandmother to my boy.”
Q: What is a quality everyone says you got from your mother?
A: “Headstrong.”
Q: What is one word that best describes your mom?
A: “Selfless.”
By Anthony Bunnell
Q: What is one thing you would want your mother to know?
A: “I would want her to know she is a great mom/grandma, but she needs to learn how to put herself first sometimes.”
Q: What is a quality everyone says you got from your mother?
A: “My work ethic/personality.”
Q: What is one word that best describes your mom?
A: “Determined.”
For more tributes, which were compiled by Southport High School interns Tabatha Fitzgerald and Haley Miller, see Pages 4 and 5.
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