My class has always been into football. Since seventh grade, we have had a core group of players. We have always been close, but last summer we realized this was our last season. I think that knowing this has brought us even closer together. It shows this season. We are currently four and one and have created some great team chemistry. While I don't always totally like all of my teammates, when we step onto the field it doesn't matter. That's one of the reasons I love football.
The next experience I had with camaraderie was at the Naval Academy. As I said in my last blog, I was there for six days for their Summer Seminar Program. I became very close to my squad mates because we were all similarly minded and driven to succeed. I sincerely hope that we can all see each other again next June at the Academy's Induction Day.
The last and most extreme brotherhood experience I had was at UCOIN. As I touched on before, I would do anything for my fellow cadets. The strongest bonds are made through hardship, and hardship was the one thing we had plenty of at UCOIN. This is one of the major reasons I want to join the military. The relationships forged through shared suffering are very hard to break, and I want to experience that.
Throughout my summer, brotherhood has been a recurring theme. I experienced deeper and more meaningful relationships than I ever had before. It makes me excited about what my future can hold.
Great blog Eric! Love the posts and love the packman machine.
ReplyDeleteGood Blog Post. I think a lot of what you're talking about is applying to this football season.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog about your "Summer of Brotherhood." Being on your football team since seventh grade I can really see how we have become more united as time has progressed and how we are almost like brothers on the football field. Nice post Eric!
-Alex Davis
Alex,
DeleteThanks for the comment! I loved playing on the right side of the offense with you this year. Lots of good memories..
I love your blog post, Eric. When I read your blog, I can sense a quality of yours: integirty.
ReplyDeleteEric, I love your post. It was a great summer! I can tell that last summer vacation gave you so much memory.
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