Once you'd pointed it out, I realised I recognised OPs username, but couldn't remember.  Luckily, he submitted a post 6 days ago called 'How it all began...' which is now the 3rd result when googling his name.  \n\nOf course, the top comment there is [the real story.](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/2x9zvi/president_obama_thanks_redditors_for_their_help/coyaibj?context=5#coyaibj)\n\njstryor 2015. Never Forget\n\n