Reply to "Service Academy Draftee"

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Originally posted by Bee>:
lol -
But in 6 pages of emotion & comments, the only thing I've learned is that West Point has let a couple cadets use some "leave" and play 1-ONE-UNO short season before beginning active service.
it kinda sounds more like you're trying to convince youself otherwise -

and I do congratulate your cadet & wish him the best

That's ok if that's what you took from this thread. But even that should prove two points...

1. How strong the commitment to the ideals of service to country are in these young men

2. That they could continue to play in the minors and avoid active duty if they were avoiding or dodging service, as has been suggested, yet put it aside to serve.

Thanks for your best wishes.

8/28/079:19 AM

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