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sheshe2

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2. "Thank you, Tim"
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 06:33 PM
Aug 2014

President Obama lauded courage and athleticism during Thursday's White House tribute to the Special Olympics, but the highlight of the evening was a simple hug from a man named Tim Harris.

Harris is a Special Olympian in basketball, hockey, volleyball, golf, and track and field — "so he has all four seasons covered," Obama said — and also owns a restaurant in Albuquerque called Tim's Place.

One of his specialties: Hugs for customers.


(Photo: Charles Dharapak, AP)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2014/08/01/obama-special-olympics-tim-harris-hug/13452141/

Thank you, freshwest! Wonderful video. Brava!

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