How many father / son members are here on RP? Are there other legacies?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 01:14:28 -0400

My father, Sgt Private RallyPoint Member, is the greatest man I know.

He taught me, by example, what it means to be a man.
He taught me, by example, what a man is supposed to do to provide for his family.
He taught me, by example, the attitude a man ought to have in life.

He showed me how to be brave in the face of fear.
He demonstrated how a man reacts in the face of doubt.
He exemplified how a man should be humble before his God.

My dad never took any credit that wasn't his due, and he never demanded acknowledgment that he didn't deserve.

I learned how to be the man I have become because of you, dad.

All those moments of my youth, when you thought I wasn't watching; when you thought I wasn't paying attention; when you thought I wasn't absorbing...

I was.

I am proud to be your son. I am thankful for the father you were, and continue to be.

You are my role model.
You are my hero.
You are my dad.

And God must love me an awful lot to have blessed me with you!

I know you're 68, dad...and this internet thing can be a lot to wrap your arms around. I'm glad you're here, and I know that any help you need in getting set up here will be offered before you even ask for it. These guys and dolls are family, and will be patient while you get the hang of things.

I love you, dad.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2014 1:48 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 01:48:33 -0400

My son serving in the Army SSG Steven Borders. And I'm a very proud father.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 18 at 2014 1:50 AM

SGT Richard H. — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 01:50:37 -0400

My dad isn't on RP...actually not even that sure he knows how to use a computer....but he taught me plenty, and like me, is proud to claim the title of United States Marine!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2014 11:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 23:31:51 -0400

What a great question. I'm working on getting my dad on here. He served in the Army in the late 60s and served a tour in Vietnam. He's part of the reason why I enlisted and the man I look up to the most.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2014 1:13 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 01:13:57 -0400

It's an awesome thing when service to your country becomes a generational thing. It runs long and deep in my family...going back to the Revolutionary War.

I wish more legacies were represented here on RP. We stand on the shoulders of those that came before us, and they deserve the acknowledgement, respect and honor they are due.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 29 at 2015 12:37 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 29 May 2015 12:37:29 -0400

Father passed last year (Unfortunately). My Kids are children of a Navy Lifer and not really interested in the Military although my Son still lives in a Navy Town and my Daughter married a FC2 (Medically Retired).

Response by TSgt Dawn Premock made Feb 19 at 2016 5:42 PM

TSgt Dawn Premock — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:42:36 -0500

I am a mother/son member on RP. Military runs long through my family, I was the only female to join.