My Sister My Hero

Last weekend I was in Chicago. I went to see my little sister graduate from the Navy's Bootcamp. I can't think of a better reason to travel. I wish I could truly express how incredibly proud of her I am. In a span of 9 weeks they transformed her into an amazing young woman.
Growing up she always admired and looked up to me. Now the tables have turned. I truly admire the courage and bravery she shows every day. I was happy to see that the government noticed as well. She, and everyone else graduating that day, had received a patch of bravery and honor because they enlisted during a time of war.
I was so amazed at the change in her. She was quiet, respectful, disciplined, focused, honorable, mature, and committed. I hope as I continue to grow and mature that I can someday be like her. She truly is my hero. I am so incredibly proud to call her my sister. I know she will succeed, because that is what she does. She has already begun to excell and I know it will only get better.
It would be wrong of me to miss this oppertunity to say thank you to everyone else who serves this great nation in the bravest of ways, by serving in one of the branch's of our military. Thank you for what you do to protect my freedoms, and to ensure that everyone else who deserves the same freedoms, has a chance to experience them. At my sisters graduation the speaker said, "you are now members of the strongest, most feared navy in the world. Every other navy dreams and aspires to be you". That gave me goosebumps. I am sure it is the same for every other branch of our military. So continue to live and fight with the pride and courage that is rightfully yours. And thank you for all you do.
Here are a few pictures of my sister I took that weekend in Chicago.