West Point Graduation Wrap-up
"Renowned as the world's premier leader development institution, West Point accomplishes its mission by developing cadets intellectually, physically, militarily, ethically, spiritually, and socially." What's remarkable about West Point is that...
West Point Graduation Week – Day Seven
Today was the exclamation mark to a week of festivity, but represented so much more than celebratory activities. There are milestones in life, and then there are milestones truly etched...
West Point Graduation Week – Day Six
The big events today were the graduation parade and banquet. When the cadets are plebes, they have a parade ceremony called Acceptance Day where they literally fold into the...
West Point Graduation Week – Day Five
After four years, the cadets are really showing appreciation for all the friends and family that enabled them to be here; and to be focused and successful while they were...
West Point Graduation Week – Day Four
Today was all about our relatives meeting my son's friends. The relatives aren't just any relatives - one is our own VIP, George Callahan. George is a retired Chief Warrant...
West Point Graduation Week – Day Three
The weather sort of cooperated and we got our ride in today with a minimal amount of soaking. It was a great ride, but a little melancholy as well and...
West Point Graduation Week – Day Two
You would think the incessant rain all day would have a cast a pall on the celebratory mood, but that wasn't the case. The last cycling ride with my son...
West Point Graduation Week – Day One
I heard the four years would fly by, but that turned out to be a grand understatement. It was yesterday we dropped our son off at West Point, and as...
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Time is Running Out: What Have You Learned from the Greatest Generation?
I attended ESGR and Rotary events over the past few days where veterans and active duty military personnel were honored. Both events were conducted with great dignity, and there were...
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