Determination drives US man to get school diploma at 106
fred butler was awarded the honorary diploma on march 4 during an emotional ceremony in massachusetts. butler thanked "everybody who is responsible for this." he was married for 65 years, raised five children, served in the us army during world war ii and worked for is city's water department. but, daughter-in-law cathy butler says he always regretted dropping out and always emphasized the importance of education to his children and grandchildren.