We left Savannah on Labor day for the drive to Columbus, GA for the festivities surrounding Collie's niece Shanon's graduation from Officer's Candidate School. I had been in Columbus in May for my Grandson Sam's graduation from basic training.
Shannon is in the Utah Army Reserves and already served three years in the army as enlisted personnel. The OCS class began with 112 - 82 graduated. Shannon was 6th in the class, with out-of-site PT scores.
Tuesday we Collie rented a tux. I wore clothes from my retro 70's & 80's wardrobe, with new shoes and a cute beaded feather in my hair that I had purchased from a vendor at the River Walk in Savannah. That evening we drove to the site of the ball, located on the Chattahoochee River.
The ball was proceeded by a social hour and photos, where Shannon greeted us and introduced us to many of her class mates. So many interesting about-to-be second lieutenants from all over the US. Shannon escorted us through the receiving line whee we were introduced to all the army brass and their wives. Were were seated at our table and the colors were posted, followed by the invocation and toasts. The toast to fallen comrades who make the ultimate sacrifice brought tears to my eyes. It was given over an empty table covered with white and set for two.
It was so much fun to dance along with these young people, the women looking special in their formal dresses, and the men and women graduating looking squared away in their uniforms.
Thursday aftnoon we attended the graduation and were thrilled to be part of the crowd of parents and loved ones who witnessed our future leaders get their bars.
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