To the Veterans and Patriots of Patriotfiles.com:

[kenmar]

That's great ,...get to spend the holidays with the family, here and there.

[reconeil]

Congratulations to you on making OCS. And, even though refusing OCS after 16 weeks Basic myself (18 yr. old, not too wise, and not wanting to leave friends and scouts), and thusly not becoming an officer...I've no doubt whatsoever that you differently will make one-helluva fine officer.

After all, and especially from your postings, I must conclude that anyone so Gung-Ho and Patriotic ALREADY,...is exactly what The Army (Airforce, Marines and Navy also) wants for its Officer Corps.

So, let me pre-salute you and give a heartfelt GarryOwen to yuh...SIR!!!

Neil

P.S. Whatever,...tough-it-out. I understand it's no cake-walk.

[thebrad]

DMZ - I must confess I am a little concerned what exactly was in your eye... I was a bit overly excited after the news this morning!

[DMZ-LT]

Brad, sorta like your " Just allergies making my eyes water " Between you , sis and bits I had a close the door morning. Cavalry.

[thebrad]

hadja, gotja. I was trying to be funny - but haven't slept well at all the last few nights and I failed! Guess I won't be known for comedy at Ranger school... unless they're laughing AT me!
Infantry.

[reeb]

Mr. Brad,

Congrats on your selection and following your hearts desire.

From the post and replies you have made on this site, it sounds like you are a real good person and with a goal in his mind and are/is going to go after that goal to fulfill your life.

I am glad you found my post intertaining. ( they do have computors in the service that you can get ahold of with your own military e-mail address. I HOPE that you give the rest of here on the Pats Files the opportunity to read your post about the Military as often as possible.

Remember SIR..... Keep that head up and be proud. ( dont forget the people below you that will one day be guarding your 6)

Instead of my usual.....

SALUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wazza]

Brad,

I'd be so very proud if you were my son and I am proud and honoured to 'know' you. Australia would also be proud and honoured to call you her son. Your family are wonderful to let us all adopt you.

We must be related somehow 'cause that allegies got me too.

I have given U my private e-mail address in PM's and please feel free to contact me anytime for any help or reassurances. Especially if you meet an Aussie girl in your travels. Might be able to do you some good in the Human Relations Mgt. area. Also if you have the opportunity to visit Oz on holiday or R&R let me know as I said to Ken too, I'll make it worthwhile for you.

God speed, God bless America and God Bless U.

[janecallanan]

Need to give Brad a boost back up top.

[Bernadette]

David & I wish you the very best!!
Bernadette

[phuloi]

Lt.Brad..You,son,have singlehandedly restored my faith in the youth of America!Now,go git em.You`ll do just fine and dandy.