On a perfect morning Saturday in Lansing, friends and family gathered around the boat just above the Grand River. The new, yellow boat glimmered in the sunlight. Speakers offered remarks. Then, it was time for the christening. Instead of champagne, Truly, the hard seltzer, was the drink of choice.
Finally, the boat was ready for its maiden voyage.
All that was missing was the person whose name adorned the vessel: Olivia Long.