Testimonial: Army Lieutenant Sean Wilkes, Columbia College 06
NEW GRADUATE - Army Lieutenant Sean Wilkes, Columbia College 06
Army LT Sean Wilkes, CC 06, and USAF Lt Bob Wray, CC 06
My participation in the Reserve Officer Training Corps granted me the opportunity to do something that is more than just an occupation, something that I, as many warriors have before me, look upon as an honor and a privilege: the chance to lead our nation's servicemen and women as a military officer. Throughout its history, Columbia has been known as source of great leadership, an institution that hones the knowledge and skills of officers in the arts and sciences and informs them upon the very philosophical and ethical foundations of the free and democratic society of which they stood in defense. Wars may come and go but the necessity to protect and defend our constitution as well as our lives, liberties, and pursuit of happiness will always remain. This is your military. And for you, the best and brightest of this nation, the charge to serve has always been greater, for you have been vested with the immense responsibilities that arise out of great intelligence, knowledge, and influence. Recall that our constitution and the political and moral philosophy upon which it is grounded was forged and remunerated by Columbians. That among the great officers who fought for these rights and civil liberties we today enjoy were the likes of John Jay, Governor Morris, and a certain Army Colonel by the name of Hamilton. War, politics, and governments change. What remains, however, is the continued need for great military leadership, tempered by a broad liberal education in philosophy, history, science and economics, and a worldly understanding of global affairs. I entreat you, my fellow Columbians, to take up the torch of leadership and bring to our armed forces the values of leadership, knowledge, and understanding that Columbia has imparted to you. Remember well the words of Lt. Gen. Sir William E. Butler, "The nation that will insist upon drawing a broad line of demarcation between the fighting man and the thinking man is liable to find its fighting done by fools and its thinking by cowards."
Sean L. Wilkes, 2LT, MS, USA
Columbia College 2006
Army LT Sean Wilkes, CC 06, and USAF Lt Bob Wray, CC 06
My participation in the Reserve Officer Training Corps granted me the opportunity to do something that is more than just an occupation, something that I, as many warriors have before me, look upon as an honor and a privilege: the chance to lead our nation's servicemen and women as a military officer. Throughout its history, Columbia has been known as source of great leadership, an institution that hones the knowledge and skills of officers in the arts and sciences and informs them upon the very philosophical and ethical foundations of the free and democratic society of which they stood in defense. Wars may come and go but the necessity to protect and defend our constitution as well as our lives, liberties, and pursuit of happiness will always remain. This is your military. And for you, the best and brightest of this nation, the charge to serve has always been greater, for you have been vested with the immense responsibilities that arise out of great intelligence, knowledge, and influence. Recall that our constitution and the political and moral philosophy upon which it is grounded was forged and remunerated by Columbians. That among the great officers who fought for these rights and civil liberties we today enjoy were the likes of John Jay, Governor Morris, and a certain Army Colonel by the name of Hamilton. War, politics, and governments change. What remains, however, is the continued need for great military leadership, tempered by a broad liberal education in philosophy, history, science and economics, and a worldly understanding of global affairs. I entreat you, my fellow Columbians, to take up the torch of leadership and bring to our armed forces the values of leadership, knowledge, and understanding that Columbia has imparted to you. Remember well the words of Lt. Gen. Sir William E. Butler, "The nation that will insist upon drawing a broad line of demarcation between the fighting man and the thinking man is liable to find its fighting done by fools and its thinking by cowards."
Sean L. Wilkes, 2LT, MS, USA
Columbia College 2006
posted by Hamilton Society Admin at 10/07/2006 12:16:00 AM
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