He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll

Sam Watson shares the inspiring story of Linwood Riddick, a Vietnam War veteran who, at 79 years old, graduated from South Carolina State University two days before his 80th birthday after overcoming years of retirement. After serving in the military and running a souvenir shop for decades, Riddick was motivated by the tragic Orangeburg Massacre to pursue his education. At the ceremony, he received an ovation for his achievement and plans to use his experience to mentor others, emphasizing the value of education at his age.