Today was finally the day Dad has been waiting on!!!!! We went to visit his old Army Base, Ft Richardson. I was somehow surprised that it wasn't harder to gain access to the base. Once I had contacted the Public Relations Office, they were really helpful with providing us with all the details and paperwork and a sponsor which everyone needs to enter the base. Needless to say, he had a HUGE smile on his face the entire time. It was pretty funny how old habits die hard. As soon as we wlked into the first building on base, off came his hat. I didn't really realize what happened until I n oticed ALL of the soldiers doing that exact same thing. As soon as they cross the thresh-hold, shoops, off with the hat. I guess it was drilled into him so hard he never forgot. We were on base for probably 4 hours or so. He had us driving up and down every street possible. We also found the old building where he used to cook for the officers. Unfortunately, it is not one of the buildings we were allowed into. After we left the base, we ALL went up to the ski hill where he took me the oter day so everyone else could see it too. We had a wonderful and emotional day!! This is why we came!!!
-Jason
Dad at the Fort entrance.
Military drills. Thanks guys!
Private Briana!!!!
Dad's old "office" (the building on the left).
The Bockhorn Family.
I think dad had a good day.
What an adorable bunch!!!! .......keep your opinions to yourselves please.
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