I am entitled to let Mr. Cokeley have his opinion. It just differs from mind. Personally, I lose 'nick nacks' all the time. This is part of having ADD. So beit it a medal or a certificate or a plaque means little to me. But the memory of BEING a state champ (something I never was) would be something I would have until they put me six feet under.
Again, however, to each his own and I did find Cokeley's argument cogent and convincing inspite of it not being in line with my personality. DIVERISTY boys. It can and SHOULD be a wonderful thing.