I think he meant that!
Here is a video of my dearly beloved husband reciting the Soldier’s Creed at graduation today. I can tell he meant what he said. Besides my husband would not state a creed he did not wholeheartedly agree with.
Bryan walked away from his time at BCT with four awards for his leadership skills and his accomplishments. He was named and/or awarded (I like to say “earned!”) the following:
Soldier of the Cycle
Army Medal of Achievement
Prise Award for Leadership, and a
Certificate of Acheievement
I think he did alright!
It was amazing to hear his voice with a command I have never heard before — however the teenage boys said they have heard it in the past! I will post the words to the Creed below so you can follow. There is a little bit of an echo (that was not present during the recitation– it was very clear).
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the
United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
Tha was awesome. It sent chills to hear so many men say the Creed. When your Hubby emphasied (sp?) DESTROY gave me a huge smile. I know he made you proud.
I know you are very proud of him. You have every right to be. He sounds so professional.
NGW, I loved the part where he said “DESTROY!” too. I know my husband and I know he meant that part! I jokingly turned to my 19 year old (Noah) after Bryan lead the Creed and said “There’s MY man!” He rolled his eyes. haha!
Stacy, I am very proud of him and I know it has been tough for him being away from him family. That is the part that always hurts the most for all of us. I know you have been through deployment so you know as well as anyone how hard it is. Bryan and I know that it is nothing more than God’s grace and mercy that he has been able to give as much as he can. I can see my husband already transforming into an Officer!
Definitely got chills. I ditto what Stacy said.
WTG Bryan!! You have every right to be so proud!!!!!!!!!!
You better tell that ButterBar to Be that he needs to work on deepness and infliction when he says that creed! :-P Ha ha, he sounded good and I’m glad he passed his OCS APFT; now when I come back from Iraq with more TIS (Time In Service..ha ha another acronym for you) than him and combat experience I’ll have to give him a hard time.
Love you.
-Mike-
Oh, I know you two will probably gab till all hours of the morning. I, however, plan on SPKMGAH (sleeping peacefully knowin my guys are home!) I have a few of those acronyms myself! haha!
Miss you hon! I have your videos ready and I am shipping them out first thing tomorrow morning!
Oh, and Mike… Chair Force? rofl! I heard that one!!
Claire, I am proud of Bryan, Mike and all the men and women in uniform. We pray for them every day. I am the wife of an Army Major (retired). Good luck and God bless our Troops.
Maureen
[...] that sound, that demeanor is what has stayed with me over the past 13-months and more. When I heard my husband lead a platoon of young soldiers in saying the Soldier’s Creed he was resolved, dedicated, and he [...]