I cried. From the moment I first saw him in formation until I got to hug him at last.
I think it was all pride and joy streaming down my face.
The commander said "when it comes to making a hard right, always choose a hard right over an easy wrong." I realized that my sons do just that and I could not be more proud. They stand guard so we may sleep at night. I got that today for the first time when I looked at my youngest, knowing that he had guard duty and had been up since 2 a.m. When I said that he looked tired ... he said "I do what I must do." At the age of 20, my son stands guard and I am humbled.
Just thought I would let everyone know that graduation was awesome, overwhelming, tearful, pride inducing ... I saw my son rise up for a standing ovation for me, just for being his mother. And then once again to thank my husband and son, both veterans for serving their country.
Both of my sons say that they have no claim to glory.
Like I said, I cried ... even now ... the tears are of pride and joy. 1|1|CONGRATULATIONS FROM ONE MILITARY MOM TO ANOTHER|Harleyrider|harleyriderz1@sbcglobal.net|19:00:43|05/21/2009|
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WE WENT AND WATCHED OUR SON GRADUATE BOOT CAMP 1 1/2 YRS AGO AND IT WAS VERY TOUCHING HE JUST FINISHED A STINT IN AFGHANISTAN AND IS NOW BACK IN ENGLAND IT WILL BE ANOTHER 9 MONTHS BEFORE WE GET TO SEE HIM AGAIN... CONGRATULATIONS THEY DO MAKE US PROUD MOMMAS 2|1|Loretta, I got chills just reading your story.....you are a fine person and an outstanding mom to give your sons such an upbringing that they have chosen to serve their country and keep us all safe...thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to your sons and you, for sharing these spectacular young men with us all :) And God bless all the military families out there for the sacrifices you make every day for us...youre all very special and amazing people :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|20:01:20|05/21/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 3|2|Yep...it really does something to you...|shellysmsmo|jpksms@sbcglobal.net|21:20:23|05/21/2009|
I was so proud of travis at his army graduation...still am!! 4|1|That was just beautiful!|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|09:49:43|05/22/2009|
Thank you to your family for your sons service.
I pray he is kept safe both physically and emotionally.