John Graham of Tom’s River, New Jersey, was presented with his certificate of appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point on the field at MetLife Stadium.
A National Guard soldier in training has received the surprise of a lifetime. John Graham, 18, of Toms River, New Jersey, was presented with his certificate of appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point at MetLife Stadium on Monday evening, Nov. 6. The annual New York Jets Salute to Service game honors members of the Armed Services , past and present — including Graham, who attended the game with his parents.
Graham admitted that he put in 'a lot of effort' on his application, with the help of Major Antonio Nash, West Point National Guard and Army Reserve soldier admissions officer. 'I’m just filled with a bunch of gratitude and thanks to God.' 'He walked me through the whole process,' he said. 'Sometimes we stayed up on school nights all the way until 10:30 to 11:00 working on stuff for my application — it all became worth it tonight.
There’s no feeling like the camaraderie you feel around your brothers and sisters serving the nation as one,' he said. Graham’s parents, Tamara and John Graham Sr., expressed excitement and pride for their son. 'He worked hard, and he deserves it,' Tamara Graham said. 'I’m in awe. This is outstanding,' Graham Sr. said. 'Shout-out to Major Nash for taking care of him … I can’t thank him enough.
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