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Three of the last five generations of my family have a West Point graduate. My great-grandfather graduated in 1886. His son, my grand-father born in 1889, graduated in 1911. Grand-father served as first captain. Grand-parents only child was a girl, my mother. I enlisted/was drafted in 1972. I applied from the service and for a few reasons it didn’t come to be. My brother’s only son was recommended by his representative and graduated in 2001.
On the Plain at West Point, my nephew showed off his class ring. He pointed out that one of the features of the ring was a lightning bolt. According to legend this meant that his class would be tested by battle.
Three months later the towers fell.
In a little more than a week we will witness the Army/Navy game. In my opinion one of the best sporting matches we have. The coming together after the game is a high point in the sports year. I cannot wait!
Go Army/Beat Navy
On the Plain at West Point, my nephew showed off his class ring. He pointed out that one of the features of the ring was a lightning bolt. According to legend this meant that his class would be tested by battle.
Three months later the towers fell.
In a little more than a week we will witness the Army/Navy game. In my opinion one of the best sporting matches we have. The coming together after the game is a high point in the sports year. I cannot wait!
Go Army/Beat Navy