Life Is Good Today On The Roller Coaster

cadDAD--AWESOME!!

Good luck with the Pentagon and continued success to Karl. He is an outstanding young man.

It must be awfully fun to read flattering stuff about your son! Congratulations on all his success so far!

Congratulations. It is great to hear about young men succeed. A friend of ours is also on the team, Travis D’Arnaud.

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It must be awfully fun to read flattering stuff about your son! Congratulations on all his success so far!

I know we promised everyone the entire story about how the entire "commitment thing" will play out, but due to the fact that many aspects are still not decided, we are still under somewhat of a "gag order".

Having said that, the media around the country has not always been flattering or kind... in fact they have been downright mean. One paper in Macon, GA, decided that they would make OFCRkid look like a draft dodger, insinuating that he was "shirking his commitment to his Country." The resulting comments from readers made it sound like a lynch mob would be waiting if he ever did show up for Active Duty. They started comparing him to TO and a variety of other "bad boys" in sports. Certainly not what we ever expected for this kid who has signed up to defend our freedoms, but just wants a little flex time or delayed deployment to see if he can bring a little positive PR to the Military while doing what every LL'er dreams of some day doing. Karl is the one who has taken it the hardest. When his former teammates read all this, I thought they were going "address the issue". Yikes...


http://www.macon.com/197/story/104163.html



But like so many, we take it one day at a time, and we put our trust in whatever higher Authority makes the ultimate decisions in Life.

Blue skies & calm seas,

cadDAD

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Thanks for the link cadDad...rough crowd that writes to macon.com.

Give our best to Karl and the rest.

Acaddad - continuing congrats!!! Just awesome.

And remember - those POS in Macon may not express that same opinion face to face. LOL - There are many of these cowards inhabiting our media across the country - and I would guess that very few - if any - would have the sand to say that garbage in person.

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:

Other than the first line in the article, it seemed like it wasn't all that controversial. I think Mr. Rec-tum er, sorry Rector was trying to gin things up a bit at Karl's expense.

Precisely - it is what these cowards do for a living. They start the flame - and then run. Most of the times - they go even farther than that. And they do if from afar. And many use fictitious names as well.

Gin shouldnt be for free - there should be a price for ginning. IMO

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Sorry again... the really inflaming articles appeared right after the Draft, and they are no longer in the "active recall files". The line in this article that had the PR guys upset was as follows:


"The power-hitting first baseman, who turns 22 on Aug. 16, has said he is willing to fulfill his military commitment in a number of ways - during the offseason, after he finishes his pro baseball career or an extended time in the reserves."



...said he is willing to fulfill...? Anyone who knows any kid who has gone through any one of our Service Academies knows that these kids operate under YES SIR / NO SIR / NO EXCUSE SIR. I can assure you that OFCRkid will go anywhere, anytime that his Superiors tell him to.... "is willing to..."? Pulllease...

In fact it's funny, because the Coaches in Clearwater have asked OFCRkid to tone down the "sir" stuff. I think it makes them feel a little older... not understanding the respect stuff (or just not used to it...) But it has been mentioned several times that they do love having another guy in the dugout to help lead. Quite a few younger kids on the team, living away from home for the first time... sowing... well whatever...

Blue skies & calm seas,

cadDAD

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It seems like such a no-brainer that the Armed Forces and the Service Academies should have set policy in place that would allow the world class athletes the chance, if they get it, to play professional sports. They pay millions to tell you that by joining the service you can "be all you can be" yet restrict them from an opportunity that could certainly be used as a very effective marketing tool to get top notch athletes and students to make that choice. There are a lot of ways to serve your country.

I am glad to see that some relaxation of the rules has been made and hope they get it right moving forward. Since Army and Navy are in the Patriot League I can wait two more years before they do.

Go Lafayette

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Thank you everyone for your kind words about OFCRkid, but with all due respect, we do ask at this time that this thread not turn into a discussion (debate) on whether Academy kids should be allowed to serve their country in "alternate ways" (basically playing ball). You cannot possibly imagine how many of these debates we get dragged into on virtually a daily basis.

I can assure you that your most generous contributions to both of my sons' educations will not be "frittered away" by them becoming over-paid professional athletes, that forget where they came from... Our nation is at war, and one phone call from the Powers That Be would be all it would take for either of my sons to report to Action immediately. They did not attend the Academies as a training ground for professional sports, and they will fulfill their obligation in whatever way their Superiors order.

I should shut up now.

cadDAD

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Originally posted by AcademyDad:

I should shut up now.

That's funny...I didn't hear cadMom enter the forum.

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Good one Woody...

Actually cadKID#2's favorite line for years was:

"Dad, what were you thinking?"


PB

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congrats on the boys AcademyDad :

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by woody: That's funny...I didn't hear cadMom enter the forum

maybe a PM from 4 Star "lurker"

I think 4 Star "lurker" swings a heavy bat...cadDad is seeing considerably more than four stars...count 'em!

http://www.curtispublishing.com/images/NonRockwell/19360800.jpg

This active duty military family supports your son Academydad, 100%!!

Carry on,...and don't spend another minute of your time wasted on negative, hollow, insignificant gibberish.

...and thats an order!

Continued success to your son!

I will again say that the 2 Bolt Boys (Men).
Are the most Committed, Honerable, Descent, Respectful, Kind, Driven, Well you get the picture.
Someone you would want your Daughter to bring home.
You make us proud Karl.
EH

Great news on the minor league front... Congrats.
As for his committment: I've got a sneaking suspicion that the US Military (established approx. 1776) will still be around and offer plenty of opportunities for KB to serve and serve well (like he does everything else).

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Cream rises....

Things work out...

And they are....

Karl is taking care of his part...holding up his end...

and he always will. That's the important part.


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Respecting AcademyDad's wishes, my post is not intended to address a "should they / shouldn't they" discussion. I am not commenting about what decision should be made by Karl's military superiors, but rather about the unfortunate comments by some detractors (in articles etc., not here).

Having a successful graduate of any Service Academy temporarily represent his "employer" by playing professional baseball seems like a wonderful Public Relations opportunity. I'm guessing that there are officers in our armed services whose primary responsibility is Public Relations, and the taxpayers pay their salaries. Why would any sensible citizen object to Karl representing the Air Force in such a visible and positive role?

Julie

I had only bits and pieces of the thread until I read MN-Moms post and the read the whole thing.

One of the best features of this site is the support that is provided because we understand what our sons have gone through to accomplish what they do.

The roller coaster looks much different to those that have not experienced their first ride......................

Best wishes for your son's professional baseball career, AcademyDad.

And, If had a talented son that was considering one of the service academy's, I'd be watching closely...........

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Originally posted by FormerObserver:

The roller coaster looks much different to those that have not experienced their first ride......................

You've got that right FO...after one ride I tell you I'm not getting near that monster again! I'm still quaking!



If you're ever driving through Melrose Park, IL and you see this innocuous, yet inviting, sign...just keep on keepin' on...

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For those of you who have been writing, this is the latest "Official Release" on OfcrKID#1:


http://goairforcefalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/081707aab.html


In addition, he was transferred last Friday on his first Active Duty assignment from Robins AFB/Macon to MacDill AFB/Tampa and reports Sept 4.

cadDAD

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Awesome story cadDAD,
Thats not a bad place to be Stationed.
I love Clearwater.
I have Family there.
Actually half the State of Florida is Family in some way our another??

Have been Hosting Minor Leaguer's,
Some moved up.
Some on the injured list.
And Some playing out the rest of there season.
Before they head home our to other assignment's.
You can tell when the end of the season is near for these Guy's.
They have the day off.
There all still Resting?LOL
Soon they'll all be gone.

Son actually has had some time off, 3 wks.
Completed 2 summer session's.
Goes back to College next week.

They don't care about me??
There going to leave me alone with the,

DEMANDING ONE.

Life is good today.
On the rollercoaster of life.

EH

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I've hit the ball hard day in and day out but can't seem to get a lot of them to fall

I understand that.