Posted on 05/27/2016 8:33:21 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
Triumph can have many faces. Look at this stunning photo of recent West Point graduate Alix Idrache who graduated along with more than 950 of his classmates Monday.
Amidst the pomp and circumstance, an Army Staff Sergeant photographer caught him during an emotional moment.
While making it through the U.S. Military Academy is certainly accomplishment enough, Idrache left a beautiful message on the school's Instagram that explained why the day was so special to him.
"Three things came to mind and led to those tears," he continued. "The first is where I started. I am from Haiti and never did I imagine that such honor would be one day bestowed on me. The second is where I am. Men and women who have preserved the very essence of the human condition stood in that position and took the same oath..."
"The third is my future. Shortly after leave, I will report to Ft. Rucker to start flight school. Knowing that one day I will be a pilot is humbling beyond words. I could not help but be flooded with emotions knowing that I will be leading these men and women who are willing to give their all to preserve what we value as the American way of life. To me, that is the greatest honor. Once again, thank you."
The photo received thousands of likes, shares and congratulatory messages on West Point's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
On Tuesday, Idrache wrote another message on his Facebook page:
"I woke up this morning and found my face all over Facebook and with it myriad of amazing comments about my accomplishments. I am humbled and shocked at the same time. Thank you for giving me a shot at the American Dream and may God bless America, the greatest country on earth."
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
Certainly don’t see enough of these.
These are the kinds of immigrants I want (and so does Trump).
bmp
God bless this young American!
Under no circumstances can Hillary be this man’s Commander in Chief.
If he truly is how he is portrayed, he will be an asset to America.
WOW..!
That’s a great reaction..!
Wow, what a photo..!
Very proud to say that my little brother was the CO that had this gentleman in his troop, and recommended him for considerations. My brother was quite shocked to see this make national headlines, and is quite proud of this young man. But, to paraphrase him “my mission is to look for the next one..”.
He is a far, far better man than I.
They both are.
I don’t have doubt he is as he is portrayed. God bless him.
Idrache graduated at the top of his class in physics.
+1
A Great American
That photo and his personal story is moving.
Hillary is neither our Lady Thatcher nor our Golda Meier. Against those ladies, Hillary is a spoiled schoolgirl.
His country is the USA. GFY.
Agreed that $hit does not belong on here, he paid his dues.
Somehow I have a feeling he ain’t gonna vote for Hildabeast, nor would he have voted for Obama.
I wish more blacks would look to people like him as their role model.
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