Ladies and gentlemen, fellow star chasers, and friends of S.W.A.G.,

Tonight, we come together under the same vast sky that first brought us all here—not just to look up in wonder, but to celebrate one of our own who has become a bright and constant presence among us.

It's my great honor to present the S.W.A.G. V.I.P. Member Honor Badge to someone whose name has become synonymous with energy, humor, and heart—our own @Syzygi .

From the moment she joined us, Syzygi has been a force to be reckoned with. She jumped right into the mix with curiosity blazing and wit sharper than a crescent moon. She didn't just show up—she lifted us up. Whether the skies were clear or clouded over (and let's be honest, they're usually clouded over for her), she never let that dim her spirit. Instead, she turned her focus to learning, to sharing, and to keeping all of us connected.

Syzygi is the glue that holds the constellation of S.W.A.G. together. She's the first to welcome a newcomer, the first to crack a joke when the weather disappoints us, and the first to rally the crew when spirits dip. Her enthusiasm is contagious—her humor, legendary.

She's never backed down from a challenge—whether it's pointing out dangling weights on a beefy tripod, chasing down a stubborn mother cluster, or fending off the occasional trash panda. No obstacle is too big, no sky too cloudy, no galaxy too far.

In every sense, Syzygi embodies what S.W.A.G. is about—curiosity, camaraderie, and courage under cloudy skies. She reminds us that astrophotography isn't just about capturing light—it's about sharing it.

So tonight, we honor not just her contributions, but her spirit.
Our uniter. Our cheerleader. Our friend.

Syzygi, congratulations on earning your S.W.A.G. V.I.P. Member Honor Badge. You've more than earned it—you've illuminated the path for the rest of us to follow.

Let's all raise a glass (or a lens cap) to our friend—the one and only Syzygi.

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