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Every once in a while, my daughter leaves me a sign I may have done something right
June 01, 2019, 01:13 AM
2000Z-71Every once in a while, my daughter leaves me a sign I may have done something right
So my daughter is on a week long school sponsored trip to the east coast; New York City, Gettysburg and Washington DC. They visited Arlington National Cemetery today. She somehow negotiated with one of the chaperones to take her to Section 60. Section 60 is the current active section of Arlington receiving our fallen from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Christopher Anderson, my cousin by blood and brother in life served as a Corpsman with the 1st Marine Division during the retaking of Ramadi. He was killed during a mortar attack on December 4th, 2006 and rests in Arlington.
My daughter never met Christopher, but she knows how much he meant to our family and that there are many Marines home today raising their families because of his efforts. This was her reaction upon visiting his gravesite.
My daughter can deflate your daughter's soccer ball. June 01, 2019, 01:19 AM
KMitch200That’s one sweet girl you raised there.
She gets it. Kudos to both of you!
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June 01, 2019, 01:19 AM
SigLawYou did so much right with that young lady. You should be very proud. That is a very touching picture.
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June 01, 2019, 01:35 AM
Sailor1911Nice, a kid that gets it! Well done.
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10X-Shooterquote:
2006
Nice job raising her right!
June 01, 2019, 05:31 AM
45 CalWell done Sir,you can be proud.
June 01, 2019, 05:40 AM
arfmelShe’s a good kid.
June 01, 2019, 05:54 AM
Sig2340My maternal grandfather is buried in ANC. I occasionally go there to listen to the quiet.
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June 01, 2019, 06:08 AM
SPWAMike0317I saw that photo and suddenly there was dust in the room.
Your daughter was clearly raised with good values and took them to heart.
Smart too, negotiating with the chaperone was a win/win proposition.
Let me help you out. Which way did you come in? June 01, 2019, 07:19 AM
Southflorida-lawBe proud, kids learn very little from being told, it is what they see their parents do everyday that where they learn these type of values.
June 01, 2019, 07:25 AM
mrapteam666Not much more I can say...
The photo says it all.
June 01, 2019, 07:46 AM
sigarmsp226Dang it - Must be something in my eyes cause they just started watering. You raised a wonderful daughter right there and there is no question who taught her that respect...Well Done Sir...Mark
June 01, 2019, 08:02 AM
ARMT Guyquote:
Originally posted by SPWAMike0317:
I saw that photo and suddenly there was dust in the room.
Your daughter was clearly raised with good values and took them to heart.
Smart too, negotiating with the chaperone was a win/win proposition.
Its dusty here, too.
Well done, Dad!
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June 01, 2019, 08:09 AM
sig sailorWell done, Dad!
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June 01, 2019, 08:29 AM
IntrepidTravelerquote:
Originally posted by SigLaw:
You did so much right with that young lady. You should be very proud. That is a very touching picture.
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KasinefectDamn allergies are making my eyes water again. Be proud of your daughter, you did a good job.
June 01, 2019, 09:42 AM
pwelch001This picture is beyond words.
June 01, 2019, 09:58 AM
signewtOorah!
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June 01, 2019, 09:59 AM
HunthelpSection 60 is where I go to visit my parent’s grave.
Say thanks to your daughter.
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Balzé Halzéquote:
Originally posted by pwelch001:
This picture is beyond words.
Indeed. The picture needs no caption.
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