Journaling We've known since you were a tiny boy that the military held a strong draw for you. You wore your little camo outfit (a gift from Uncle Dale) *constantly*. We knew your ever-growing patriotism, something you felt deep in your gut and displayed openly, would make you a prime candidate to serve our country. You come from a family of patriotic folk, many of whom have served our country's military. Dad in the Navy. Uncle Dale & Uncle Bryan in the Marines. Grandpa Jim in the Air Force. Great Grandpa & Grandma Cutter in the Marines - Great Grandpa Cutter who survived the Baton Death March. And many others. Even before you made your decision, we watched you stand tall with pride and respect in the presence of military personnel or the flag. You took on a Marine sergeant last summer in a pushup contest to win a red-white-and-blue soccer ball. It wasn't really the ball you wanted, but the opportunity to prove yourself. You got the ball. And the respect of us all. Your confidence to challenge the sergeant, your diligence in the contest, your grin afterwards... all made me choke with pride. Now you are almost 21. You have made your decision. You thought long and hard, and considered carefully all branches, all options. You chose The United States Navy. And we are PROUD!
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February 20, 2009