WESTVILLE —
Garett Wright, of Westville, will be turning 10 years-old tomorrow, which is special for any child, breaking that birthday ceiling into double digit numbers.
For Wright, his birthday will truly be exceptional — or at least out of the ordinary.
Wright will celebrate his golden birthday, turning 10 on Oct. 10. Also on this birthday, he’ll be turning 10 on 10-10-10, Oct. 10, 2010.
Garett’s mom, Tara Wright, said she didn’t realize the coincidence until about six months ago, but Garett contends he did two years ago. His dad is Clinton Wright.
“I just thought it was really cool and I immediately went to someone and told them,” Garett said.
His mother said he’s been talking about his big day for quite some time and if anyone asks him about it, he doesn’t hesitate to offer up that he’ll be 10 on 10-10-10.
“It’s a true, golden birthday,” Tara Wright said.
Garett seems to be the first one in the family with such a unique birthday. He plans to celebrate it today, with a big party and lots of out-of-town family in attendance.
He says it’s his biggest birthday yet. The next one he’s looking forward to is his 13th.
“Because then I’ll be older and be able to do more things with my friends,” Garett said.
Garett said his friends think it’s “really cool” to have a friend with a birthday like his and he doesn’t know anyone else with such a unique one.
His mom said while he’s excited for his party, he also thinks it’s great to have a four-day weekend off from school, which just fell in his favor.
All in all, everyone who hears about the special birthday thinks it’s just really neat.
“It’s a once in a lifetime kind of thing,” Tara Wright said.
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Garett Wright swings at Zamberletti Park in Westville. Garett will turn 10 on Sunday, 10-10-10. Matt Huber
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