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I served over 31 years in the Air Force. My last tour was at Lackland AFB, in San Antonio which... [MORE] |
Lee Rodgers |
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What an eloquent account of your family's journey to West Point. My Plebe son had a similar path from a... [MORE] |
KNT |
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I agree with the things Ms. De Rosa writes about West Point. I wish she had shown more respect for... [MORE] |
West Point Supporter |
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Having two sons who served and are retired. I congratulate all those who go through West Point and wish them... [MORE] |
IDA JEAN SCHROY |
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I congratulate Mrs DeRosa and her family for their support of their son's decision to apply for admission to the... [MORE] |
Kenneth L. Jones, SSGT, USAF (Ret) |
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Thank you for putting into words what many of us feel and live with on a daily basis. Our son... [MORE] |
Francine Ferrante Krupski |
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West Point exposes young men and women to the history of this country and molds young people to be America's... [MORE] |
A Gorman |
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Congratulations to your son on his accomplishment. Getting into West Point is not easy and should refelct on his high... [MORE] |
MP |
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Well said Ma'am, We deeply appreciate your comments. Most Americans, to include those "elites" on the Upper East Side have no... [MORE] |
scott taylor |
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This article really resonated with me, mostly because of this sentence: "I imagined military academies to be filled with dull... [MORE] |
Current Cadet |
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Duty, Honor, Country outhsine "what's in it for me". As a 1975 graduate, I know what your son is experiencing. This... [MORE] |
E.M. (Ted) Dannemiller II |
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Thanks so much for your wonderfully written letter. I can relate to your situation as I'm sure the rest of... [MORE] |
Gina Newton |
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I for one just got back from visiting my son/plebe at West Point. Many thoughts filled my mind as my... [MORE] |
William McCord |
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In a morass of overt as well as veiled anti-miltary rhetoric (CNN one of many repeat offenders), Amy De Rosa's... [MORE] |
Gary Greenstein |
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I am 54 years old and I live in New York City. I completely understand the reason why Amy wrote... [MORE] |
Peter Mearsheimer |
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Thank you for writing this article. Perhaps others in New York will realize what it truly means to support our... [MORE] |
Frank McKnight |
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As the aunt & godmother of a soon-to-be West Point graduate (class of 2007), your words are so true. I... [MORE] |
Bette Escudier |
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As the father of a graduate of the the class of 1986, I can understand the emotions that must have... [MORE] |
Dave Carew |
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" There is no greater love than this, that a man lay down his life for his country." Mary Kathryn [MORE] |
MMary Kathryn |
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Mrs. de Rosa, As a fellow baby boomer, I agree with your sentiment whole heartedly. I look back on our generation... [MORE] |
Mary Kathryn |
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I applaud your son for making such a mature and responsible decision to attend the military academy for his education... [MORE] |
roy allgeyer |
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My son is a 2008 cadet. I too see mixed emotions when I talk about West Point. There is still... [MORE] |
Terry Mills |
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Ms. DeRosa, thank you for your thoughts. You made my day with your patriotism and your mother's love. You have... [MORE] |
Colonel Matthew Moten |
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We are parents of both a Midshipman First Class at the Naval Academy and a Fourth Class Cadet at Air... [MORE] |
Pat Rice |
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Congratulations to your son, Amy. He has chosen a very difficult but rewarding path, one that will challenge him and... [MORE] |
Scott Steinfort |
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I don't have any connection to the miltary. I don't know anyone at West Point. I will almost certainly never... [MORE] |
David |
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There are the Harvards, the Yales, the Stanfords, the elite of the elite, but if I had to do it... [MORE] |
Linda Clinton |
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It's too bad this article was in the New York Sun and not the New York Times, because it presents... [MORE] |
Bill Hough |
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For those of your son's class that graduate and serve, there will never be a closer fraternity. They and their... [MORE] |
Greg Wold, '56 |
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What a great article, Ms. De Rosa. Congratulations on your son's accomplishments. I too have a plebe and the changes... [MORE] |
Sam Contreras |
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I will join all the rest and say thank you for your perspective, and for having the courage to express... [MORE] |
Stan |
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Mrs. De Rosa hit the nail on the head. I entered West Point in 1972 in the midst of Vietnam... [MORE] |
Paul P |
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God Bless you ! Mrs De Rosa ! our son is a 2004 graduate of West Point & is now... [MORE] |
rick ireland |
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Mrs. DeRosa: Your son is a patriot, and you are giving the best that you have to offer to this great... [MORE] |
Mario F. Romagnoli |
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When we read the Declaration of Independence we find that our Founding Fathers pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their... [MORE] |
Robert Otto |
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Thank you for your article. My family has a long history of service to our country as well as service... [MORE] |
Karen Farrar |
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West Point is full of the best and the brightest. I have visited there enough to carry pride in that... [MORE] |
Phoebe |
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When I meet people that do not care for the military, I like to quote USMC Chaplain Father Dennis Edward... [MORE] |
Robert Lundin |
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I grew up in Alabama and now live in Virginia. It would never occur to anyone in either of those... [MORE] |
Bill |
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Thank you for your letter; I know you will take pride in your son's service, and that he will carry... [MORE] |
Fred Upchurch |
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I'm an 83 year old vet and I only wish I had had the opportunity open to your son. Those... [MORE] |
Robert Bascom |
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TREMENDOUS!!----I SHALL DISTRIBUTE-----I HOPE THAT WE CAN WAKE OUR COUNTRY UP [MORE] |
MAHLON B (MAX) HAMMOND COL USAF RET |
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I am moved by the example that Ms. DeRosa, her son and family have set. Even so, her detractors are... [MORE] |
Matthew Coleman |
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As a grandparent of a West Point cadet, class of 2007, I can tell you that I'm so very proud... [MORE] |
Rich Sider |
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I am the proud Aunt of Amy's son. I remember the first time my brother (his dad) told me about... [MORE] |
Susan |
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My thanks to Amy De Rosa for her excellent article about her son, the U S Military Academy at West... [MORE] |
Robert Michaud |
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There are 2 pro-military student organizations at Columbia University in New York City: the US Military Veterans of Columbia University... [MORE] |
Eric Chen |
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I am the VERY proud parent of a West Point cadet and an Army Ranger - both of my sons... [MORE] |
Jennifer P. Lee |
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Congratulations to you, your family, and your son at the Point. Tell your son to hang in there as it... [MORE] |
Joseph C. Britain, CDR, U.S. Naval Reserve |
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"And, one parent added angrily, only 17-year-olds are "stupid" enough to consider the military as an option." But they are smart... [MORE] |
Tom Wahl |
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Nice article and one that further confirms the fact the the true greatness of the Military Academy is not just... [MORE] |
Eric McNaul |
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Mrs. De Rosa's article is a bit different than what might otherwise be expected. I think she is to be... [MORE] |
Norm Monson |
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Amy, You said so eloquently what I have been trying to verbalize for the past 2 years. Thank you so very... [MORE] |
Evie Moschel |
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I too was a New Yorker. Born in Brooklyn and married in 1954 to a new Army Lieutenant and embarked... [MORE] |
Mary Ng |
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As a graduate of the US Military, Class of 1965, and a veteran of the Viet Nam war, I was... [MORE] |
Dr. Dave La Rochelle, MD |
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As a member of the West Point class of 1955, I can only say Thank You. Making a career of service... [MORE] |
James E. "Jim" Barker |
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As a 58 year old retired police officer, I am never surprised by comments from our liberal friends. The choice... [MORE] |
Ron Garcia |
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Thank you so much for your wonderful article! I wish everyone would get behind our military and support them-they are... [MORE] |
Leslie Palmatier |
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The venomous or condescending reaction by Ms. DeRosa's left wing and "liberal" neighbors and friends shows what hypocrites they are... [MORE] |
Jim Longo |
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When will those in the Blue States wake up to the threats we face. The only thing standing between civilization... [MORE] |
Bob |
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THANK YOU MRS. De ROSA! A heartfelt article ! You express what so many of us parents feel about our children... [MORE] |
JanetC |
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful and enlightening article. Believe me, Manhattan isn't the only place people's reaction to... [MORE] |
Celeste Bunz |
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Fifty-two years of happy marriage, to a West Pointer, have been an incredible gift to me. I met my husband... [MORE] |
Gerry |
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Great Article....GREAT!!! George Washington had to deal with Traitors (of West Point), Loyalists to the Crown 'bushwhacking" his ragged, underfed, underclothed,... [MORE] |
Jim G |
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Our son, class of 2007, the son of two humanities professors and a dual citizen and who had spent all... [MORE] |
Clifford Orwin |
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My son is a high school senior, and has decided he wants to go to West Point. For the last... [MORE] |
ak |
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For AK, up and coming West Point Cadet. Recommend your son apply to all academies (USMA, USNA, USAFA, USCGA, USMMA) plus... [MORE] |
Joseph C. Britain |
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My younger brother started out at West Point 3 1/2 years ago and will be graduating in May. Before he... [MORE] |
Christine |
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My son is a Cow and my daughter is a Plebe at West Point. Of course, I fear for their... [MORE] |
Mary Jane Heid |
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Thank you for your insightful article. My son is presently a cadet (cow - 2008 graduating class) at West Point,... [MORE] |
Laurel McMahon |
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As a parent of a yearling at West Point I can say the article was right on. I will also... [MORE] |
Jim Lafferty |
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Ms. De Rosa, I felt compelled to respond to your article. I, too, am a Baby Boomer. I turned 18 in... [MORE] |
Albert G. Leddy |
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I just returned from West Point. I had to catch 3 airplanes and spend the entire day traveling there to... [MORE] |
stangrub@bellsouth.net |
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Regardless of opinions, someone has to step up to the plate when this country is in need. It is a... [MORE] |
Trudy Johnson |
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My son is a Cow this year at West Point. Your article was fantastic. He is quite proud and very... [MORE] |
Joan Krueger |
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Amy DeRosa has gotten it right. [MORE] |
charles j. satuloff |
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These cadets should be held high, especially because of the fact that they applied and entered a military academy during... [MORE] |
Cheryl Buerkett |
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I too am a West Point parent, Class of 2010. I cried when my son told me that he was... [MORE] |
Peggy Cansdale |
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What your son learned at beast barracks (do they still call it that?) is what every soldier learns in basic... [MORE] |
ROB |
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We should also stop to thank you, a member of the families who "endure indignation and lectures about "letting" your... [MORE] |
D.A Miller |
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Congratulations and thank-you to your son on his decision to enter into a period of service to our Country. Thank-you... [MORE] |
Robert Pushard |
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Well said! |
Jim |
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Reading Amy's article touched a spot in my heart that has been sitting heavy since my son applied and began... [MORE] |
Eve McCann |
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It would be great if all Americans could experience one day at West Point. Your comments invoke great emotion as... [MORE] |
Bob Darket |
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Congratulations to you and your son! As another West Point parent, I can guarantee you that the miracles you have... [MORE] |
Diane |
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Thank you for your timely comments regarding today's military, West Point, and the call to duty that both seek... [MORE] |
Dempsey Darrow |
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Well said, Mrs. De Rosa! As a fellow West Point parent I fully support the content of your entire article.... [MORE] |
Brock Volkman |
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A heartfelt thanks to Ms. De La Rosa for her comments on the academy. Our family, too, had trepidations about... [MORE] |
Dr. Lucille A. Housen |
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Thank you, Ms. De Rosa, for articulating what so many other parents of West Point cadets feel. I am fully... [MORE] |
Paula B. Stratton |
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I too am a parent of a West Point cadet, Class of 2009. I was surprised when my son told... [MORE] |
Kathy |
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Thank you for writing such an inspiring message to all those that do not realize how courageous your child is... [MORE] |
Aida Rodriguez |
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Thank you for a great article. Its an interesting perspective from someone from Manhattan. My son is a Midshipman at... [MORE] |
Kevin Billings |
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You were right on the money. My wife is an executive and our daughter graduated in 2005 from West Point.... [MORE] |
William Soer |
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It is interesting to see someone's progression from liberal to conservative. Congratulations to you and your son. I wish him... [MORE] |
Mike Roark |
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It is possible to oppose this war and still support our Military. Congratulations to your son! [MORE] |
gregdn |
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Thank you for writing this article. Perhaps others in New York will realize what it truly means to support our... [MORE] |
Frank McKnight |
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