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Saturday, June 6, 2009

So Proud...

What more is there to say, but I am so proud! Today, I was fortunate enough to witness my grandad (a disabled vet who is currently battling cancer AGAIN) pin my little brother during his promotion ceremony. It was a very special moment for my mom and me to witness and I am so glad that I was able to be there.


My Little brother...can't believe that this is the same boy who used to aggravate my friends and me =) Jeremy...I am so proud of you kiddo!


Calling the unit into formation.


Jeremy waiting on his turn.


Jeremy being congratulated after my grandad pinned him.


After the promotions were completed, the commander asked my grandad to speak. Papaw did an amazing job and he received a lot of claps and hooahs =) Papaw served 20 years active duty and this August will mark 36 years retired. He served one tour in Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam. Papaw is a TRUE American Hero in my book! How fitting that he was able to pin his grandson (who is a veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom)


My little brother, Jeremy and me


Mom, Jeremy, and me


Mom, Jeremy, Papaw and me


Jeremy and Papaw...2 great American Heroes!

Below are 2 videos that I took today. Be sure to pause the music player at the bottom before watching them =)






Jessica

4 comments:

Nancy said...

I CANNOT believe that is Jeremy!
He's so handsome!!
That gives me chills that your Granddad was able to pin him & to speak there.
Congratulations to both of them!

Kim Wade said...

Great pictures! Tell your brother congratulations for me....

Kim

Anonymous said...

WOW I still get chills watching the video again even when I was there. I am so proud of Jeremy and you Jessica. I can honestly say that my children have turned out to be the best children ever! You and jermey both have done so much in life and i am soooooo proud of both of you. Papaw has been a hugh part in both of your lives and I know he is thrilled of that. All he could do is talk about you and Jeremy and what good kids you are. I love you Both, Jeremy and Jessica. You are my world. thanks for being such good kids and turning into such a fine woman and man!!!! LOVE MOM

Briana said...

You are right, it is hard to believe that he is the same kid that shot at us with a BB gun... You guys are an awesome family and I love you all!!! So many memories from the Johnson clan!!