I don't wish to distract from the message. It's a wonderful event and it makes me feel proud. Yet, this barracks reminds me of the place I was stationed at whilst my ship was in dry-dock in Portsmouth, VA. I bring this up because I recall seeing the many marines and sailors that checked in with their sea bags just like in this video. This barracks was also the site where I witnessed hundreds of these servicemen in a complete state of wild pandemonium celebrating the US miracle on ice event. I was one of those lads that ran out of my room onto the deck celebrating. Many beers were tossed while the whoops and hollering ensued. I even remember catching one of those flying beers to the amazement of the person throwing it from across the courtyard. I jugged it and hollered with many others in complete elation. In all the spontaneity and excitement, there wasn't ever a thought of grabbing a camera. Reflecting back, I wish I would have been able to treasure the moment on camera or video. It was that special.

I don't wish to distract from the message. It's a wonderful event and it makes me feel proud. Yet, this barracks reminds me of the place I was stationed at whilst my ship was in dry-dock in Portsmouth, VA. I bring this up because I recall seeing the many marines and sailors that checked in with their sea bags. This barracks was also the site where I witnessed hundreds of these servicemen in complete wild pandemonium celebrating the US miracle on ice event. I was one of those lads that ran out of my room onto the deck celebrating. Many beers were tossed while the whoops and hollering ensued. I even remember catching one of those beers to the amazement of the person throwing it from across the courtyard. In all the spontaneity and excitement, there wasn't ever a thought of grabbing a camera. Reflecting back, I wish I would have been able to treasure the moment on camera or video. It was that special.