Congratulations, Wes and Ida! What an achievement!

WOO HOO!

WOW some credentials my friend!
Congrats!

Dear Colonel & Ida:

As you know, Penny and I had hoped to share in your celebration April 7 & 8 by attending your induction into the O.C.S. Hall of Fame at Ft. Benning, Ga. but unfortunately a few matters distracted us.

So to you, Ida, and all your family members and friends, have a wonderful time and do hope you'll be able to share some photos of all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the two days of activity.

A hearty, hip, hip, hooray to you!

Cheers! Ray & Penny

Wes and Ida,
My thoughts will be with you this week. I offer my heartiest congratulations

Congratulations, Wes!

I'm glad that Ray brought this back up to the top. I remembered this event was coming sometime this month but didn't realize it was so soon. Congratulations again! Have a wonderful celebration!

Wes:

Let me add my Congrats. This truly is a 'big deal'.

While we've never met, from your posts here, I judge you to be a fine man of character.

I hope that one day we can dive together.

Doug

Wes,

Thank you for standing tall for us. We are proud to have you serving us and s tanding up for our freedom. Congratulations on this honor.

CONGRATULATIONS from Alan and me!

Kudos to you, Wes, and please do share the experience with us!

I hope, Wes, that you will post some pictures of the ceremony! Congratulations again!

Masaki

All, thank you so much for your generous compliments; you sincerely flatter the soldiers, civilians and families I have served with...and most importantly I go to this HOF induction because, my foxhole buddy, Ida is there to
keep my azimuth pointing in the right direction..it is a rare privledge to serve..r/wes

Wes, congratulations again from me, too. Please share the experience with us, including pictures. I can tell that you are a fine man by the credit you give to Ida. I'm glad you are "both" serving our country.

fyi, here is a note I sent to the Commanding General of Ft. Benning on the OCS Hall of Fame Events we were part of...the letter gives you a feel how truly wonderful this was for Ida & I..will post photos next week...r/wes

Sir,

Thank you for a truly outstanding OCS Induction ceremony yesterday.

Please, pass Ida and my special thanks to Brad Booth and his team for a spectacular OCS Induction ceremony and events. His exceptional passion for OCS and his team’s extraordinary attention to every detail, left Ida and I speechless and moved.

We were “eagles” soaring with stars among true combat veterans. Ft. Benning’s OCS ceremony
Was the most magnificent we have ever been part of. Of special note, was the meticulous
Planning that allowed all of us alumni to constantly speak with and get to know your
Remarkable young Candidates.

These Second Lieutenant’s to be, are true “golden nuggets.” Every one we met was filled
With a wonderful success story (Iraq Veteran, Guard vet who served six years to return
To college and despite enticing job offers, goes to OCS, etc). Their brilliance will shine on their new soldiers and help lead our Army into the 21st Century.

I left Ft. Benning last night, knowing our Army’s young commissioned leadership is in sensational shape. Ft. Benning’s leadership, Brad Booth’s special leadership & passion and your TAC NCO’s
And TAC Officers have developed leaders who will move our Army forward in leaps and bounds. I am truly humbled and proud to be a part of the OCS legacy.

VR,

Wes

What a great note, Wes ...

Masaki

Colonel Wes,

Please accept my belated congratulations!