Ian Mosley with his wife and son. "I had never seen President Obama in person before . . . I wanted to get out here to see him live and also try to have the opportunity to at least shake his hand and say, 'Thank you for the eight yoears you've given us,' not only this country but the entire world, and especially to say thank you for what he's done for black people and minorities in general. . . . He has broken a glass ceiling that will never be put together again. He's given hope and inspiration to many people who thought it would be impossible to occupy [the White House]."