Kitsap Drug Court Commencement

Kitsap County Family Drug Dependency 
Drug Court Commencement

July 27, 2007

Honorable Jay B. Roof 
Presiding

CELEBRATE SUCCESS! 

Honorable J. Robin Hunt
Washington State Court of Appeals, District II
Keynote Speaker

"Step by step you have all presided in this journey of 1000 steps.  Congratulations to your friends, family, Drug Court Team, and your sponsors for their ongoing support in your journey.  Congratulations to you as well."
 

We acknowledge the hard work and of these participants who have successfully completed the Drug Court program.

Leah, Graduate
 "Thank you to my family and Drug Court Team for loving and supporting me when I couldn't even love myself."

Carissa, Graduate
"I have to thank Drug Court because without the tools you have given me, I wouldn't be here today.  Also thank you to my faimly for their neverending support and love."

Jeff P., Graduate
"The Drug Court Team has showed me the tools I need to survive.  Before I only knew the outside world, I didn't know myself.  Today I have turned that leaf over, and for that I thank you."

Robert, Graduate
"Thank you for allowing e to be a part of this program.  And thank you Drug Court team, fellow participants, and my family for always being there for me."

Melanie, Graduate
"Thank you to my entire family, especially my kids.  Thank you for never giving up on me, even when I gave up on myself."

Donald, Graduate
"A big thanks to Judge Roof for bringing this program to our County.  Without his dedication we wouldn't be here today.  Thank you to my girl and everyone else who helped me along the way."

Jeff H., Graduate
"Thank you to everyone in this room, and especially the Drug Court Team for giving me the tools to live life right.  Today I can be trusted and I can be there for my son."

Swain, Graduate
"When I was using before, I wanted help but I didn't know how to get it.  Drug Court came along and saved my life and for me it wasn't just a get out of jail free card.  I've learned to love myself again."

Van, Graduate
"Thanks to the team and in-patient program.  I can't say enough about this program, it's saved my life.  Thank you very much."

Rolland, Graduate
"This program has turned my life around.  Before I didn't care about anything or anyone.  Drug Court showed me that they cared and I'm living proof that this program really works. "

Monte, Graduate
"Thanks to the Drug Court Team, you guys go way beyond just working for a paycheck.  You really care about all of us and it shows."

Mark, Graduate
"Drug Court has helped me pave a new path for my life.  Thank you family for standing beside me and always supporting me."

Michael, Graduate
“This program has saved my life. And I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Drug Court and for my family always sticking by me and supporting me.”

“This is our 29th Commencement Ceremony and we have graduated 181 participants.  After today we will have graduated 195.  As I've said before, 'this is a disease that doesn't discriminate' and I'm very proud of you all for taking the right steps and for having courage to tackle the addictions that
once controlled your lives. ”
                                                          - Judge Jay B. Roof

Drug Court Team Members