jhgtyre Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 My daughter Sara, aka "The Saranator", has joined the Army and is slotted to serve as a medic. I am proud of her for having the desire to serve in a capacity where she can do something positive for others. I hope the experience proves as valuable to her as her service will to those she helps. Sara has been shooting since she was a little squirt and I think that has helped guide her into making this decision. The people we meet at the range are always of the highest caliber and I think that association has definitely helped shape her into the outstanding young woman she is today. -Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Wow Larry that's fantastic! The Army is very fortunate to have her. God bless Sara and her entire family for their service to our nation. Jim M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Glad to hear it! At least she is going in and getting an education in something that can be used in the real world when she gets out. My sister joined the Marines when she got out of high school....I told her to get into something like medic or nurse, or even a translator. What does she do? She signs up in NBC as an instructor (to get the $5,000 enlistment bonus). Spent 8 years of her life training others to protect themselves against that stuff, then gets out and has no real world skills. Been living with my dad for the last 10 years, working at a bank as a teller.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 You should be very proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Now THAT is what the military needs. Good solid volunteers. I salute her for taking her turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 That's very cool, Larry! Good kids come from good parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Ditto on the uber coolness... I'd like to see my girls at least give it a serious thought also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn-rgr Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Congrats....she will be a better person and the country will continue to be secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Larry, you're taking this much better than I would. As a parent we try to guide our children to the best of our ability, and then support their decisions.I think Sara will be the best Medic the Army has seen-thanks to her parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Congratulations. I hope she has a long and outstanding career. Wife and I were in the Air Force and my Son was a Marine. Couldn't be prouder of him. I know how you must feel about your daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh that bittersweet image of any of my girls leaving for life beyond our home. I know when it happens, I will be proud, and probably cry too. I just like having them around. Congratulations on her decison. Good medics are not a dime a dozen. I'm sure she will make you and the Army proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thank you, Sara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thanks for all the kind words guys. I will make sure Sara sees this thread. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameplayer Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Bravo Zulu, Sara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 You should be very proud. Yes you should. I am as well. Proud to live in a place where we don't have to serve and yet, even during wartime, there are those who choose it. May God bless her and keep her safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 That is excellent. The Army will be better because of her service. Just be sure that she knows not to decide how she likes the Army until she is at her first assignment after her AIT. The initial training environment is not how the Army or the military works. This little prayer applies, sometimes you just have to do what the Army tells you to do. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMedic Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) 8 years (and Counting) Combat Medic. She'll love it. Glad to hear it! At least she is going in and getting an education in something that can be used in the real world when she gets out heh, I won't comment about this Edited July 24, 2010 by DocMedic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) 8 years (and Counting) Combat Medic. She'll love it. Glad to hear it! At least she is going in and getting an education in something that can be used in the real world when she gets out heh, I won't comment about this No slight to anyone who may have been, or may still be in the armed services, but it's infinitely better to be trained as a medic and have use of it in the outside world, than as an artillery gunner. I see artillery gun help wanted ads everyday! BTW, congrats, and thank her for me! Edited July 24, 2010 by GrumpyOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennRasch Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 My daughter Sara, aka "The Saranator", has joined the Army and is slotted to serve as a medic. I am proud of her for having the desire to serve in a capacity where she can do something positive for others. I hope the experience proves as valuable to her as her service will to those she helps. Sara has been shooting since she was a little squirt and I think that has helped guide her into making this decision. The people we meet at the range are always of the highest caliber and I think that association has definitely helped shape her into the outstanding young woman she is today. -Larry Be VERY PROUD.......... GO ARMY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Good job Larry..... and THANK YOU Sara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Larry and Gail, Francisco and I are so very proud of our young friend! The army and our Country are better (and prettier) with Sara in it. WAY TO GO, SARA!! God bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snertley Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Salute Sara! Thank you for your service. The Army is what you make of it. Use it wisely. Good luck and be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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