NJShorebrads
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- Nov 8, 2014
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Upon deep reflection, it was clear that when I posted here yesterday, I did come off as a know-it-all smugster or a horses-***.
I sincerely apologize to the Board and to NavyHoops in particular, for my insensitive behavior.
I truly meant no harm with my analysis; I was only trying to lay out some thoughts. Message delivery has never been one of my better talents.
I truly do understand the feeling of receiving a TWE and perhaps the years since getting that letter have dulled within me the ability to reflect upon what it will be like in this day and age to get one.
Years ago, I remember not even saying anything to my family, especially to my Dad who as a USNA grad and recognized athlete. At that time, I felt certain he had enough pull to help get me in. Of course he did not.
Today, when an email TWE ‘explodes’ in the middle of a HS English class for a kid; how could he/she not be taken by surprise? I fprgot that unlike my experience, that kid has nowhere to retreat and digest news that will affect ‘the roads’ one chooses for the rest of their life.
I have no excuse to offer. Going forward, I will strive to consider what I am about to post here with more forethought before I hit ‘send’.
I appreciate that you wrote this...
Even though we are all anonymous here, in watching my DS go through this process for two years, at the USNA, USMA and USCGA, the one thing I've grown to love about these boards is the mutual support we provide one another...
Honestly, I did not like the tone you'd taken with those of us who have kids on-hold...I'm glad you had second thoughts about those comments.
Apology accepted.