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| Your Humble Scribe, The Naviguesser and my Dad. Air Force, Navy and Army |
That first photo was upon the occasion of The Nuke receiving her commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy.
Ten years ago...
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| The Nuke's First Salute |
There has been a lot of water under the bridge since that day. But that day was pretty special. For you see, her brother, The Naviguesser, who was, at the time, a "shoe" - er, I mean professional Surface Warfare Officer, or SWO (if you will) was in town to not only witness his sister's commissioning, he's the one who administered the oath.
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| The Naviguesser, The WSO and The Nuke |
The Naviguesser had been on active duty for four years by that time and was just short of becoming a full Lieutenant. His day in the sun had occurred in the same hall on the campus of WPI.
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| The Naviguesser's First Salute |
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| The WSO's First Salute |
So like I said, had some time to think, got to look through some old photos of some really good times.
Family is important to me. Am I proud of my kids?
You bet I am!
It's nice to have the kids follow you into the "family business". I know, I know, war is a nasty profession but hey, someone's got to do it, right?
So I'm not feeling all that hot, but this too shall pass. In fact, I'm feeling better already.
Took some time to smell the roses today.
It was a pretty good day come to think of it.
Pretty good indeed.
Oh, did I mention that my kids were comedians? No? Well they are. Here's a photo of my birthday cake, back in May.
Am I that old?
Nah, just feels like it sometimes.
620 Squadron?
ReplyDeleteYou raised 'em up right, Sarge. Glad you're feeling better.
Heh. Good one Shaun.
DeleteHeck I'm impressed you could fit into your uniform. I'd have to bring mine to Omar the Tentmaker for alterations. I, too, am glad you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteBTW, glad to see you wear your flight cap with the proper crush. Your time in the 8TFW shows.
DeleteI have Omar on speed dial these days.
DeleteThe 8th is where I learned many things. Including how to wear a flight cap.
DeleteOk, since this is Sarge's shop and it is family friendly, I'll go along and call it a flight cap too. Glad you're feeling better.
DeleteThanks.
DeleteThere sure are a lot of names for that cap.
Had to be a special moment for all of you, but, did you collect the dollar?
ReplyDeleteIt was and I did.
DeleteDays I will never forget.
"Fathers go to war so that their sons/daughters don't have to." Doesn't always work out that way. regards, Alemaster
ReplyDeleteThat is the old saying isn't it?
DeleteGood to hear from you Vic.
Your spam catcher/security system and my old laptop just have not been happy together for the past few months. Many clever and/or fabulous comments from my side (I am a legend in my own mind!) just didn't manage to "burn through." regards, Alemaster
DeleteAnd that comment is, on its own merits, clever and fabulous.
DeleteDamn spam catchers, sometimes they go too far!
Good to see all those Navy follow-ons ;-)
ReplyDeleteWeird innit?
DeleteI couldn't be more proud of those three JOs!
Class will tell ;-)
DeleteHahaha!
DeleteBeautiful memories Sarge. And you are damn right you should be proud...that's a gorgeous family, one filled with a deep sense of honor. Which they didn't get in a vacuum. Just saying...
ReplyDeleteThanks Kris. Ah, you went and made me blush.
DeleteYa done good, Sir.
DeleteThanks Murph!
DeleteOAFS, you have much to be proud of there. One point I am wont to be a pendantic peckerwood on, to borrow an oft used phrase from Snake, The profession on Arms is an honorable calling. It is war itself that is nasty. Glad to hear you are on the upswing! Best- Dust the planeless Tanker.
ReplyDeleteWar is indeed nasty, to defend Freedom via the profession of Arms is indeed honorable.
DeleteFWIW, I miss Snake.
Sarg/
ReplyDeleteSomeone once cynically wrote (only half in jest) that the only thing one can do as a parent is try one's best and hope your kids won't grow up to hate you. Looks like you've succeeded. :)
Heh, thanks Virgil.
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