On August 19, 1989 a group of boys cross over the threshold of what they knew and what they were and travel down a less traveled path.
During our tenure at El Cid we experience a great deal of highs and lows. Resilience became our montra and through it all we became friends; piasons. Our friendship is a testament too what we learned and who we became, and how we are evolving. Though now divided by time and distence we are still the best of friends and forever brothers in gray. Forever Captain Allen's Raiders.
This page is dedicated to you, my friends, my brothers.
"The Cadet Prayer"
"Almighty God, the source of light and strength, we implore Thy blessings on this our beloved institution, that it may continue true to its high purposes; guide and strengthen those upon whom rests the authority of government; enlighten with wisdom those who teach and those who learn; and grant to all of us that, through sound learnng and firm leadership, we may prove oursleves worthy citizens of our country, devoted to truth, given to unselfish service, loyal to every obligation of life, and above all to Thee. Preserve us faithful to the ideals of The Citadel, sincere in fellowship, unswerving in duty, finding joy in purity and confidence through a steadfast faith. Grant to each of us in his own life a humble heart, a steadfast purpose and a joyful hope; with a readiness to endure hardship, and suffer if need be that truth may prevail among us and Thy will be done on earth; through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen" |
