Dad, I wan't to part of something bigger than myself..."
 

"Dad, I want to be a part of something bigger than myself. I want to serve my country."

So said my beautiful 17 year old daughter as she left the Academy's summer leadership program. Monday she received her Congressional nomination. Today we learned she'd gotten her appointment.

Yes, I am very proud. Hopefully that's not too big of a sin.

God bless her and God bless the United States of America.

West Point?

Congratulations

You definitely SHOULD be proud of her!
Congratulations:)

Congrats!

You should be proud. Heck, I'm proud and I don't even know her.

David- I applaud your Daughter- most 17 year olds couldn't tell you the population of the United States but know when one of the Kardashians got their period.

Be proud- be very proud.

This country needs more parents like you.

BE PROUD, and congrats to her.

What an accomplishment! Well done! Both of you.

Congrats, but which service academy?

Excellent! You and your wife have parented well.

Nice to hear there are still some good children who are not afraid of hard work.

On a related note my step daughter just got accepted to O of U...

She is an AP student, very involved in volunteer work.

Not as prestigious but we are very happy and proud.

Very very cool! Well done.

David--
Absolutely NOT a sin to be proud of your child, particularly when she wants to serve her country.

My congratulations to you on your parenting skills and to your daughter for her vision.

WELL DONE!

Thanks everyone - but the honor is hers. She's going to Annapolis. She is my second child to go out of state for college. Proud of both of them too - my oldest is at Hillsdale. Personally, I'm on cloud 9! Just wish my WWII Navy father were here to see her!

Congrats, It's a great experience for her and you.

Congratulations all around.

Hillsdale! Another great school. I read Imprimis still.

Congratulations, to you all.

I have to echo what Steve said.

Karl
88 Targa

Outstanding,well done on everyones part.
Fly Navy!

Most excellent! When I turned down my appointment to the USNA, I thought my dad was going to die. Congrats to her and you guys (parents).

Damn right you should be proud!!!! Congratulations to your daughter.

You guys obviously did a good job.

My girls are 5 and 2. That is awesome. You should be very proud. And thank her for being who she is.

Congrats!

Anapolis? That's huge. Definitely you should be proud. You did something right. Or more likely several things right.

Well done, Sir.

Congratulations to you and especially for your daughter! USNA is a big deal, tell her to avoid the gator freighters.

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Thanks, from a former USN STG3

You have every right to be proud! Tell her that we are proud and thank her for serving our country.

Dave

Congrats from a former USN Hospital Corpsman ('82-'91)! You have every right to be proud of your kids!

Do you mind sharing why you passed on your appointment? Do you have any regrets?

Congrats. My nephew and his wife both went to Annapolis not long ago. I'm sure they'd be willing to talk to her if she's interested. If so, PM me.

Hope she does well!

Congrats, that's very exciting. My son is at college on an Army ROTC scholarship and heading to airborne school this summer. I'm proud and you have every right to be very, very proud.

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I would be grateful if one day, I had a daughter, and one day, she grew older, and one day, she turned out as great as yours has in the least bit.


Congratulations pal.

Good for you and her.....I would be proud as well.

David,

From another Naval family CONGRATULATIONS and well done to you and yours!

Please give her our best!

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Congratulations. To her and her parents.

Awesome! Congratulations!