Miami Beach is gearing up for a heartfelt send-off, but the guest of honor, Antwan Terry, is in for an Olympic-size surprise. The city is throwing a spirited farewell for this dedicated city employee as he prepares to support his daughter, the fleet-footed Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry, on her quest for Olympic gold in Paris, according to MiamiBeachFl.gov.
During the celebration set for today, which doubles as a covert operation to keep Antwan unknowing of the fanfare, Miami Beach's finest will converge alongside young summer campers at the North Shore Park and Youth Center gymnasium, cheering on TeeTee with homemade signs and engaging in Olympic-styled games, Eric Carpenter, Miami Beach City Manager, couldn't contain his city's pride saying "Like her father, we are all extremely proud of TeeTee’s accomplishments and wish her an amazing Olympic experience."
The local media is invited to capture this unique blend of civic pride and personal joy, where elected officials, city employees will mix with the kids engaged in relays and other sports activities, all intended to send that radiant Miami Beach love across the Atlantic right into TeeTee's stride; attendees should make sure to keep their lips sealed to preserve the element of astonishment for Antwan.
The details of the event have been kept under wraps with the organizers emphasizing the secrecy component, but come 2 p.m. today, in a testament to community and camaraderie, the gymnasium is sure to transform into a field of dreams where aspirations and well-wishes will hopefully propel TeeTee to Olympic glory while her biggest fan.
