The day before Thanksgiving we spent the morning and afternoon at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Chicopee MA. This is where my grand-daughter Morgan took the sworn oath and was enlisted in the U.S. Army. Of all the accomplishments that Morgan has achieved I believe this is the one Jeanette and I are most proud of. Morgan a National Honor Society student is in her senior year of high school. A young lady that has her plate full and looks to add to it. A very unselfish and caring person chose to serve her country before continuing her career in this great land.
Morgan will graduate high school in June and take up Army life at Ft. Jackson S.C.
Jeanette and I with Morgan. I cannot express the immense feeling of pride we felt. I still well up with emotion when I look at this photo.
Morgan's Mom and Dad with brother Ethan.
A worthy decision on Morgan's part. She is to be congratulated, as are her parents and grandparents for their support.
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Bill she has our support, and she has the will to see it through.
Brk Trt, WOW!!! This is something that everyone who sleeps under our US flag should be proud of. We who live in this great country need to remember that our freedom in our country really isn't and wasn't free without great people like your grand daughter who are willing to make such a commitment to military life like Morgan has just made.....Phil
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Phil young people many like Morgan realize that if they don't step up and do what's right for our country, then we are all in trouble.
Well done Morgan from a retired veteran from the UK, A very worthy career which you will only flourish as a young lady, I congratulate you & all your family. God Bless George
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George I to answered the call at the age of 19. Seeing Morgan raise her right hand that day gave me a felling that can't be described. So proud!
I can see from your face Alan how proud of her you are, it will soon be time to tell her how you done things when you joined...lol, great stories worth sharing.
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They are truly special people.
Alan
ReplyDeleteIndividuals like Morgan is why this great country we all love and call home will continue to be the greatest military power in the world. Congrats Morgan on your commitment to serve----proud of you!!! Great Post Alan, thanks for sharing
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Bill we here are all proud of her commitment, She's is a strong young lady.
Although I never served (not that they didn't try to draft me in 1965) I greatly admire those that do. Congratulations Morgan.
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Mark she is quite special.
Hi Alan
ReplyDeleteI can understand how proud you feel, my eldest son is about to be given hus 1st junior NCO rank through his schools Combined Cadet Force. It is an honourable career to pursue, serving ones country. Also being from a (curtailed) military background, I am a strong believer that following a career in the military helps one grow and develop as an individual and provides life lessons that cannot be taught elsewhere. Go girl!!!!
Alistair Corbishley
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Alistair structure in her early life will go a long way to making a good citizen into a great citizen.
Congrats to your son.
Congratulations, proud moment for your family.
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Mike proud like you can't imagine.
Congratulations to your grand daughter Morgan. I wish her safe deployment and thank her for her service to our great country.
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Sam I'll relate your comment to her.
Thank-you Morgan. Be safe. All the best.
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John thanks for you comment.
God bless her and it looks like a very proud family. My thanks for her willingness to serve.
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Ralph so proud indeed. She has a birthday coming on the 12th of this month and she requested any monetary gifts to her be instead given to Wounded Warrior Project.
Way to go, Morgan! You are an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for who you are and what you stand for. God bless you!
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Tom "an inspiration to all of us" so true.
Congratulations Alan for the decision of your granddaughter Morgan, I think an exemplary attitude, I wish you good luck ..
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Armando she is a special young lady and I know she will do well in that stage of her young life.
Alan and Jeanette,
ReplyDeleteBoth of you should be so very proud of Megan for her dedication to country and service to others! Your smiles say it all! Please pass along to Megan that I am particularly proud of her and I already owe her much for her part in military service! Please keep us posted on her progress!
Doug
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Doug I'll pass along your thoughts to Morgan. She is special in our lives.
Congratulations Morgan, you are awesome!
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