graduation

Today Greg graduates from boot camp. He will be graduating as Private First Class, which means he is graduating with honors. Greg is also in for a big treat today as his best friend Trevor is flying down to surprise him at graduation. Trevor's father unexpectedly died right after Greg left for boot camp, and Trevor ended up not writing to Greg while he was away. I imagine Trevor did not want to share bad news with Greg, as we were all told to only send positive letters that would motivate and encourage the recruits. I know Greg would have wanted to be there for his friend, but it would have been impossible for him to focus all his energy and attention at boot camp where it is much needed if he was concerned about his friend. Greg and Ann (my mother-in-law) will fly home tomorrow, and he gets 10 days of leave before he has to report back for school of infantry. We are so proud of him, and can't wait to see him again and see what kind of man he has become after this amazing experience.