This morning we attended to our Library service as normal, however, we knew that Brother Sled's graduation was going to be sometime this morning. Elder Gowans called the Alexander Hall to see if they could tell him what time the graduation would be held; he was told in seven minutes. So, we hustled out of the library having only been there for 55 minutes and dashed over to Alexander Hall. We arrived there about 5 minutes into the preliminary videos that they always present at the beginning of each graduation exercise. Brother Sled attended the Basic Officer's Leadership Course, a course for 2nd Lts. After the graduation we took his photo out in the foyer where we always take our soldier's photos.
As we were finishing talking to Brother Sled and wishing him well, suddenly we see another one of our church members, Brother Bennett. He was there for the Warrant Officer Course. So we went right back into the auditorium and watched him go through his graduation too. We did not know he was graduating that day, so we were fortunate to see him and be there for him too!
Both of these young men were in courses to teach them their roles as a Signal Officer. Later that afternoon we attended Brother Meadow's, Brother Lyles', and Sister Poyer's graduations. They were all in AIT. We took with us the Meachams and the Albrechts, for after graduation we took them out to enjoy the Independence Day Celebrations out on Barton Field here on Fort Gordon.
Brother Meadows
Brother Lyles
Sister Poyer
While wondering around Barton Field and looking at all the vendors, we found one that was selling steak meals for $10.00; so we all bought a steak dinner. After eating, we all sat out on the field and talked for a good 2 to 3 hours. The Albrechts had to leave, they live 1 1/2 hours away; so that left just the four of us. Around 9 pm it started to rain a little and the fireworks started about the same time. We watched a magnificent fireworks show, set to patriotic music. It lasted about 20 minutes. The higher flying fireworks actually went into the clouds a little, so when they burst, they appeared to be in a fog. We had a wonderful time.
Viewing the army equipment
A carnival type of atmosphere
From left to right: Sister Gowans, Sister Meacham and Sister Albrecht
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