Welcome!
My name is Matt and I am privileged to be a single dad to 3 amazing kids. This channel is the place where lessons, thoughts and moments in time can be preserved for when my kids are ready to learn the things that I would love to teach them. Maybe they are away serving in the Armed Forces, way too young or otherwise just not ready to hear what dad is hoping to share. Through this channel, dad can be here waiting until they are ready and able.
I'm making these videos public as I can imagine there might be people who could benefit from some of the topics discussed. Additionally, I hope experts of the topics discussed would add additional insight for my kids, and others, in the comments of the video(s) related to their expertise.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to come watch a video or two!
Love, Dad
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Can they move before there Loved ones touch them?
As I understand, they cannot move until someone "taps" them out. It's quite a sight of discipline watching them stand still as so many people rush in and round them 😊
Thank you! I was not able to attend, and my son was in the Ceremony. Thank you❤
Thank you to your son for his service! I'm so glad you found this 😊
I'm 56 years old and I have spent every summer up there, camping. It is the favorite place in my heart. I still look at the lake through the eyes of a child. Awestruck, just amazing. The smells everything about it. I'm glad it is still a sacred place for many. It hasn't changed either. Except for the log across the south east side of the lake is sinking deeper. My dad walked way out on the log when I was probably 5 and it terrified me! I hope you love it up there. Such an amazing area. Full of mystery and awe. Thank you for the wonderful video. I can tell you care about it too. You are not swimming in there and tearing up the landscape. 😊
Agreed! It is a very special place! It's mind boggling to me how clear the water is. For being so remote, it's incredibly accessible for those willing to make the drive. One of my favorite other memories there is walking down the down the Pacific Crest Trail to Timothy Lake. Not only is the forest peaceful and beautiful, but meeting through hikers and hearing their stories is inspiring. I do absolutely care about the place. I had actually called the Forest Service to make sure that there wasn't a rule or regulation that prohibited me from putting the GoPro in the water. When I did put it in, I took pains to ensure it didn't touch any of the landscape 😊
Great video and amazing shots!
Thanks a lot!
And Your Heroic dad is surrounded by all of His Friends who have Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice for their Country :) And we will all see them again someday in Heaven. And what an amazing day that will be but until then may they rest in Peace:) And they are never ever forgotten!!:) And to all of these Amazing hero’s I want to thank them for everything I’m truly truly grateful/thankful to them always:)
So well said!!
To my boy kozlowski proud to have shared a dorm and flight with ya brother - Davis
Thank you for your service! If you are in any photos, I'm happy to share the link where you can download a copy of those pictures for yourself. My email is [email protected]
Ah, my grandson graduated from bootcamp November 9th....it was awesome to see ALL the young men and women who had worked so hard...many congratulations to them all...
Congratulations to your grandson! His service, and all of their service, is much appreciated! If he is in any of the photos that I took, I would be happy to share a link where you, or he, can download a copy 😊
Thank you so very much, I think in one of your videos we were right in front of you.I saw my daughters hand...he is headed to Italy next week, tech school finished and on to new adventures...
Italy! How exciting! If you'd like to email me, I'll share the link where you can see and download any photos he, or you are in. I think there's a photo, or two, where there's a photo up into the grandstands. My email is [email protected]
i’m the airman right behind ayden at 4:12. thank you so much for uploading this! he was a great wingman
Oh hey, that is awesome! Yes, he is a great person for sure! Send me a message and I'll be happy to point you in the direction where you can download that photo, and any other photos of yourself from those two days. [email protected] or IG: @austinphotographic
I wish something similar starts in India too. Loved it 🥰
very nice video thank you
Thank you!
Airforce!! 😂😂😂
My son is in his second week of basic in USAF. I look forward to graduation day, I miss him so much. Congratulations to all that have and all that will graduate.
Congratulations on your son's journey! That first phone call is a bundle of emotions. So short, but so nice to hear their voice. If you plan on attending the graduation, I'd be happy to share the few things I learned about attending them :)
@amomentwithdad yes, we received our 72 hour phone call. It was very short but I enjoyed every second. I'm hoping that he will be able to make another phone call soon. Maybe over the holidays. .I will be more than happy to take any information you have. This is our first son joining the Air Force. My youngest son which is 16 is an ROTC program at his high school and he'll be joining the Airforce as soon as he graduates also. My brother-in-law has been in the Air Force for over 20 years he is a major, so I use him as an example for my sons. I'm going to be going through this for a while lol.
That is so great, having so many people serve in your family! You're welcome to email me. My aspiration is to add a page on my website with the tips listed for folks, but life's busy enough I'm not sure when that will happen. It can be a little overwhelming with all of the unknows of who's going to be where, when, for how long, "was that him?" and so on :) My email is [email protected]
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Is this how they train the dogs?
@@amomentwithdad This is not a provincial championship and the rest and mu championships
4:32 dang that "congratulations, you are now American citizens" hit me. I don't recall them doing this during my graduation. I never even really thought about all the people who gained American citizenship. I can't imagine what the graduation felt like for them
I felt the same way! Great point, I'd imagine their graduation experience was on a whole different level. The graduation I shot in April of this year didn't have that part. It seems to be pretty new.
Love this.! It's so well captured
Thank you!!
Congratulations, Did they not have a 6 person limit? Curious since I will be there for my son in January.
Congratulations! You are correct, there is a maximum number of 6 guest passes allowed. Service members with a military ID can bring up to 5 people with them. Not that we had any on this trip, but minors also do not need a pass. I may be wrong, but it is my understanding the limit is related to number of passes that can be issued. If you haven't already started following USAF Basic Military Training on FB, it has a lot of great information. They also have a website, if you are not on FB. ... I just looked it up again on that FB group and the FAQ post from 12/10/2023, slide one - second question is regarding passes. It states six guests are allowed who require installation access. The second slide - second question states DOD ID card holders can escort up to 5 visitors onto JBSA. I was there for a graduation in April and November this year. If you'd like to email me, I'd be happy to share some tips I've learned. If you haven't considered it, I am available to come create a similar video and photo compilation for you and your graduate. Thanks for the question!! [email protected] austinphotographic.com
Great video quality! Awesome awesome awesome ⭐️ Congratulations ⭐️🇺🇸🥳
That is so very nice of you to say!! Thank you!!
Congratulations troop, good luck on ya!
Well said!
Yep, I did my basic training in 1984 and how quick the years have gone by. 👍
That is awesome! That saying about time and age gets truer every year :) Thank you for your service!
Served 10 years in the Air Force. Graduated basic training in April 2011 and I still remember it like it was yesterday.
Definitely one of life's milestones! Congratulations and thank you for your decade of service!
@@amomentwithdad thank you very much!
Man, thanks for making me feel old. Served 1983-2012. The bright side is we overlapped by 1.5 years.
Wow, what a career! Thank you for your service!
Amateur 📹 everything in distance atrocious music the dogs deserve better
Loved this ❤. All the way from New Zealand xxxx
That's so amazing! Hello NZ! :)
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Hello m just came a cross watch ur channel. Good work!!❤
That's very nice of you to say! Thank you! :)
I was there on the 16th of June, and it was so fun. I got some really similar photos and videos, and even could have gotten more if my phone didn't die. Amazing video, and love the pictures with Mt. Rainier in the background.
Ah dang, that's the worst when you're phone dies! That really is an amazing place with Mt. Rainier right there. Thank you for the kind words!
@@amomentwithdad Your Welcome!
Brilliant, I remember doing trials with Ben when i was a handler in the 90’s with West Yorkshire England Police, he loved it and i was tensed up!
That definitely sounds like some great memories! Thank you so much for your service!!
Love Radar❤❤❤
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Simply wow!🤗😚😙🐕🐕🐕
Thank you!!!!
Were Radar and Sheriff O ‘Reilly competing? It was hard to see if they were there. But, the other dogs are probably like “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia” when it comes to Radar. Love all of those hard-working pooches and their handlers.
I do not believe they were. We bought the Radar stuffy and then my daughter got excited then when we saw them at the Washington County Fair. I said "hey, I think I have a picture of you guys, if you want a copy" and he responded that they hadn't competed for a couple of years :)
Awesome, thank you for sharing, you also.
Thank you!!
Gave me chills! Thanks for posting!!
Glad you enjoyed it!