Saturday, September 13, 2008

CPO Pinning Ceremony

On Tuesday, September 16th, after six weeks of induction, DH will advance into the rank of Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. The whole family is absolutely over-the-top excited about this well-earned and honorable achievement in Chris's life, and we anxiously await pictures - and possibly a video!

DH's Dada (grandfather) made Chief when he was in the U.S. Navy and stationed in Naples, Italy. Below is a picture of Dada being pinned by Admiral Charles Brown in the early 1960s.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Carol....did Chris ever tell you about the time we went to the Navy Memorial? I think I may have embarrassed the crap out of him!?!? (If he didn't, I'll share the story with you later.) Which brings me to the picture of Dada....that made my day…thank you. He looked so handsome and so young and so proud!

Chris….Dada would be extremely proud of you, as we all are! We love you! jenn & andrew

Vallary and Jay said...

Chris and Carol, We are so proud of you both. You make a great team. Chris your dada would be so proud. You have grown to be a fine young man. We love Jay and Vallary &kids

Anonymous said...

Hurrah!!!!!
You made it!!!!
Jump for joy !!!!!
Well deserved !!!!!!!
Great Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Guy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Son !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Balls of Fire do I have to call you cheif now?????????????
Love Daddy, Joyce & Grandma Ezzelle