His last days were very eventful. Following a briefing from his commanders, we saw a demonstration of what they had been training on. Then, we all got to have lunch together, and I have to admit, it was pretty good. Not the same mess hall food that I remember at all. Yesterday, the graduation ceremony was very impressive. Despite all the talking of what they were going to do and what would be funny, they handled themselves in a very professional manner. It wasn't a joking occasion and everyone there knew it.
After the ceremony, we went to his barracks and got to look around. This was a part that I was very curious about. We have a picture of Blake in his bunk with his personal locker behind him. Dusty is in the background.
After another good lunch with Blake and his new friend, Ethan Williamson, from Maine, we dropped them off to meet up with buddies to finish their celebration and we started back home.
Blake called this morning to give us the news that he was leaving at 12:45 and would call again once he got to Virginia. It's good to see him finished with this obstacle and good, too, to know that he has a cell phone that he can use to call us anytime he wants now (within reason). We'll let everyone know as soon as we get his new mailing address so you can write him up there.
More info when we get it. Till then, thanks for keeping up with Blake throughout his basic training. We'll keep this going through his AIT in Virginia, so keep in touch.
No comments:
Post a Comment