“I have a 19 year old grandson who seems to have been from a similar mold to this kid.“
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Then you should be very proud of him. Be sure to let him know.
I do let him know. He is currently working as a wildland firefighter which is very tough work in the summer heat and often in very challenging terrain with very difficult conditions. Not a lot of my spoiled city fire fighter friends could do that kind of work.
He is also an EMT and volunteer resident fire fighter. I give most of the credit to his other grandfather who is a Vietnam Vet and career enlisted soldier in the US Army. He was also a small town fire chief and spent a lot of time with him and other kids and instilled conservative values in all of them. A very great man is often behind these great young men.
He was planing on joining the rangers to get jump training, but I think that right now he is very focused on the wildland firefighting. My grandson is also very knowledgeable and proficient with firearms.