Chris has graduated
from training school and is now an MA (Master at
Arms). He was also selected as the Honors Grad in his class. Way to go, son! I will
have a new certificate to frame and add to the collection...
Chris looks forward to his Key West assignment and a warm climate again!
Chris helping to
defend our country, Key West Naval Base September 2002
UPDATE January 2003:
Chris is still on active duty. Looks like he may be able to get back
to college in September...
Feb. 7th, 2003 - From
a local newspaper article regarding possibility of war with Iraq and
war protesters in our country,this was Chris's statement:
"Do I want to go
to war? Of course not, but what I want doesn't matter. I signed on the
dotted line. My job is to protect this country from its enemies, both
foreign and domestic -terrorists, for those of you who haven't been
paying attention. How soon we forget about 9-11. Our war with
terrorism is not over. The American people know this. Suck it up! Let
those in the military do what they're paid to do: protect the citizens
of this country from those who wish to destroy it. For those of you
who are actively protesting the war, remember it's our sons and
daughters, brothers and sisters and father and mothers who will be
fighting for this country. If you don't support the war, fine. But you
better support the men and women putting their life on the line for
that sign you're holding".
UPDATE May 2003
On May 31st, Chris
will have completed his Reserve duties. His plans are to return to
International Fine Arts College and get his degree in Film.
UPDATE October 2003
Chris is back in
college and on the Dean's List. The school has a new name, Miami
University of Art and Design.
Update June 2005
Chris has graduated with Honors, receiving a Bachelor of Science in
Film
Degree. We are very proud parents!
LOOK OUT HOLLYWOOD!!
UPDATE
July 2007
It's been a while since I updated this page but here goes: After
graduation from college, Chris quickly got a job with Butler
International in Ft. Lauderdale. He was a
"Multi-Media Designer." The position included flying to
different cities to film corporate round table meetings but he found
the job lacking as far as being able to use
all his creative skills.
He was able to come home for the Christmas/New Year's holidays in
2006. It was great having him home with us and we told Chris that if
he ever wanted to get out of
Florida, he could move back home and "re-launch" from here
while saving a lot of money (rents in Florida are outrageous!) At the
end of March 2007, Chris did move
back home with us and he's been a great help with the gardens and
shares cooking with his dad. I will never be THIN again with the two
chefs whipping up so much
delicious food!!
As for a new career, Chris decided to check out being an Officer in
the ARMY. The pay and benefits are outstanding but with our country at
war, I was not that
thrilled...Chris was interviewed by a Major and two captains and he
was accepted and in January 2008, will report to Officer Training
School. Meanwhile, he will be
working in the Security Department for Bethel Woods Center for the
Arts, a wonderful concert venue located just ten minutes away from our
house at the site of the
original 1969 Woodstock Festival.
He's still very interested in acting and writing and we'll see what
happens with that in the future. He also plans on going for his
Masters Degree.
UPDATE
January 2008
Chris wanted to serve our country again and on January 8, 2008, Chris
reported to Fort Bennington, Georgia for training as an ARMY Officer
Candidate Specialist.
Upon completion of his training, his rank will be Second Lieutenant.
Our house seems so quiet without him and I sure miss having a second
chef. It was so wonderful
to have Chris living at home again...he was a big help to me when it
came to housework and keeping my gardens and lawn areas looking good.
Our Himalayan cat,
Boots, became very attached to Chris and sure misses him.
"In
the field", Ft. Benning, Georgia April 2008
Chris
completed Officer Candidate School and graduated on April 17th,
2008. He is now a 2nd Lieutenant in the US ARMY
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