Monday, March 30, 2009

Send-off Ceremony

The embedded training team (ETT) that Phil is a part of was given an official send-off ceremony last week. It was a sight to see.


The drill floor was packed with family, friends and other soldiers. Wisconsin's Lieutenant Governor, Barbara Lawton, was one of the guests of honor (see pic below with Phil) and gave a heartfelt speech.


The team of 16 men is lead by a man I have confidence in. His personality appears to be similar to that of Phil's - laid back and good humored, but focused and determined when there is a job to do. When he speaks, he's easy to listen to and he's real. I'm glad Phil is working for him and with the other men on the team. These men each bring unique assets and have diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a well-rounded group.



Our niece, Kayla, was pretty amazed by the American Flag that served as the backdrop to the event. It was impressive and really set the tone. What a flag to be fighting for!



Here are some snapshots of the day.








No comments:

Post a Comment