Ipushed through an exuberant crowd of green-gray camouflage, looking for that familiar impish smile. Just as I was getting ready to call his name, I heard, "Hey Dad! Over here!" There stood my son, with a weighty piece of black and gold fabric in his hand. He was giving me the rare privilege of pinning on his hard-earned Ranger tab, during the graduation of Ranger Class 04-08.
It's been more than two years since he decided to enlist, and try out for the Army's elite Rangers. Frankly, I tried to talk him out of it, in favor of college and an LDS mission. We talked a lot about how tough it would be to get all the way to his goal, but somewhere in those talks I could see he was absolutely determined.
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I always enjoy reading about the father's enthusiasm.
Pinning on the black, gold
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Pinning on the black, gold
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton