Veteran's Day

Thursday, November 11, 2010
Veteran's Day has always had special meaning for me. As I've mentioned before, my family has served this nation in uniform for over 150 years, and we place enormous value on service. So for me, Veteran's Day is a time when I reflect on and celebrate our decision to serve, even though I haven't had the day off for many years.

But this year, it's even more special. It's special because tomorrow my son graduates from U.S. Navy Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois, and begins his Naval career as a Sailor.

I've written before on how very proud I am of my son, and I don't have much to add now.

Non sibi sed patriae, down the generations.

4 comments:

Juan Federico said...

Hooyah, Baby!

nzforme said...

Thank you for your family's service. And many congratulations to your son.

vince said...

Congrats to the Smart Boy!

Carol Elaine said...

Thank you, Janiece. Thank you for serving and thank you for producing a son who will carry on his family tradition. I know he'll do his uniform and his family proud.

(Also, so cool he's graduating at the very naval base where I was born. WooHoo!)