Forget about me, today is a day I’m filled with pride for my friends. Today, in a regular cycle that happens three times a year, I saw a number of my young ones commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army. Today was special because most of this latest crop are some whose lives I have been following and mentoring ever since they graduated high school.
Now they outrank me and I couldn’t be prouder. The US Army is stronger today than it was yesterday.
Today I saw other friends graduate from college, and I saw them lose their solemnity during the processional out as they broke ranks and rushed over to hug me. Sure, part of the pride was because some of these 20-something ladies were danged hot, too.
And finally, I have pride in another close friend of mine. He graduated college some time ago and is now headed back working his way towards veterinarian school. But he has a great voice and ended up trying out for and getting accepted to a small student group. And he just had his first performance. That’s him on lead.
So here’s my Merry Christmas to you all as I share, with pride:
By the way, if you want to hear another great harmony and an amazing tenor voice… check out their song Lullaby.
Awesome harmony. And very intimidating. My days of leaving musical snippets on voice mail messages are over!
: )
A man choir! Sweet!
Wonderful singing! Thanks for sharing…
And Merry Christmas to you and yours, RSM.
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