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GoldenGriffin

Posted 7/1/2003 6:17 PM

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I guess this is the right place to put this. I just returned from delivering my son to West Point. I shared with many of you earlier that he had been accepted. Quite an emotional time, and should be an interesting four years.

"Before I speak, I have something important to say" ... Groucho Marx

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Arcticabn

Posted 7/1/2003 6:48 PM

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Congratulations. I'm sure that he will make a fine officer after listening to his NCO father's stories about new Lientenants.

"Si Vis Pacum Para Bellum"
If you want peace prepare for war!

Post #53349

GoldenGriffin

Posted 7/1/2003 10:47 PM

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lol - thanks Arctic. I think if I'd known back then what WP officers go through to JUST get in, then after they are out, maybe I'd have given them a little more leaway! Trust me, its a long, hard road for a young man or woman to get into the academy (check out the website), and as we all know, a long road after they graduate. It takes a dedicated person to agree to 9 yrs of active service! Excuse me, but I'm very proud of this young man, he's worked his azz off to reach a goal and has done so!! hooah!!!!!!!!!!!

"Before I speak, I have something important to say" ... Groucho Marx

Post #53350

GoldenGriffin

Posted 7/3/2003 10:31 PM

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Thanks Eyes, I'm sure he's gonna do well. Hopefully, two or three summers from now he'll be spending about 3 weeks at Benning!

"Before I speak, I have something important to say" ... Groucho Marx

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WEIRPPRAIRIEBOUNCER

Posted 7/3/2003 11:25 PM

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re; GG; That is OutStanding! Congratulations to
your Son ; and To You' & Family !
I can only' imagine how really Proud you all must be !
All THE WAY ! bouncer!

WEIRPPRAIRIEBOUNCER

"All The Way!"

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sticky307

Posted 7/4/2003 1:15 PM

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Congrats GG and to your son as well,you must be one proud PAPA!

sticky307

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GoldenGriffin

Posted 7/4/2003 11:01 PM

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Thanks folks - you really help out an old man's ego! Zoso - you're right there. It is an amazing process to go through. It was announced to us at R-day (reception day) on Monday that West Point was the 7th toughest school in the US to get into. Good luck to you during your application process. I am officially done now. I have a daughter that is a senior in college this coming year. Now its time for daddy to play!!

"Before I speak, I have something important to say" ... Groucho Marx

Post #53356

GoldenGriffin

Posted 7/21/2003 9:44 PM

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Thanks Heather. Parent.net is quite helpful. I think they've answered every concievable question 10 times! Good luck to you and hopefully we'll run into you sometime at the academy.

"Before I speak, I have something important to say" ... Groucho Marx

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