First Born

[ShamGlock]

Two months ago we welcomed this young patriot into the world. Last week one of my best friends in the world got back from his first deployment with the absolute elite of the elite SF in the Army. He brought this home for my son, and I won't lie about it...I choked up. This little fella has made me all kinds of soft.

This flag represents all that I think is great about our country, and is easily my most prized possession. I hope I raise this young patriot to love this country half as much as the steely eyed freedom fighter that faced our enemies under this flag in Syria. 

Caption on flag reads:

"This flag was flown by the first American forces to enter and assault Raqqa, Syria on 14 June 2017. It was raised to honor and celebrate the birth and lifelong freedom of Wyatt Patrick. OPPRESSORS BEWARE"

Edited July 30, 2017 by ShamGlock

[RED333]

is about all I can say.

[Murgatroy]

I gotta admit, that is all kinds of badass.

[buck1032]

That is very cool for an awesome young lad.

 

[Erik88]

2 hours ago, Murgatroy said:

I gotta admit, that is all kinds of badass.

Pretty much sums up my thoughts. What an excellent gift.

[gregintenn]

Congratulations! That'll surely be one of his prize possessions, and will mean more to him the older he gets.

Becoming a parent was a scary and humbling experience for me. It's like everything else, all you can do is try your best.

I will implore to begin immediately saving for his college education. Monthly autodrafts will help insure this doesn't get skipped over.

That's a fine looking boy for sure.

[Steelharp]

That assault on Raqqa happened on what would have been my Dad's 103rd birthday, Flag Day. This thread is loaded with awesome.

[ShamGlock]

Thank you, everyone. As you may have gathered I'm pretty proud of the little guy!