June 4, 2010 is the day Rider received his 'wings of gold' to become a naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps. As the person who has put up with him and his training, Rider honored me by asking to be the first to pin his wings on him. I am a very proud wife! It was kind of embarrassing because we all walked on stage for me to do the honor. I was scared out of my mind! It was difficult, however, I executed perfectly! The festivities started with a Catholic Mass, then a non-denominational Blessing of the Wings, followed by a reception and then later, a winging party held each time a new class of aviators are winged (every 2 weeks).
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