Proud of my son and just had to share...

Shadow213

Shadow213

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I just found out this past week that my son had wanted to surprise me with a Perrin PPT that he had ordered from New Graham. Due to a mixup at NGK and a delay with UPS, the package arrived a week later and much to my surprise, the knife that was sent was a Persistence instead of the PPT. A definite surprise to say the least....:eek:

After making one call to Annie, the matter was resolved and my first Spydie in about a year is on its' way. Things have been a little rough for me since my divorce last year and haven't been able to buy knives as much as I'd like to with other responsibilities having first priority....my son wanted to change that a bit since he's been working since the beginning of his senior year of high school. My boy has a little collection of Spyders that I started him off with which includes the original Meerkat PE, Calypso Jr. PE, and a Para 2. After becoming familiar with gun shows, he has now expanded his collection to a Becker BK11, Becker EsKabar and a custom drop point knife that he bought from a dealer who was selling from his own collection.

I'm glad that he has come to understand the value of a great knife and the responsibility of carrying one. On July 24, 2012, he will be heading out to Air Force basic training to start his military career and I hope that he remembers all that his old man has taught him.

Thanks for taking time to read some words from a proud dad....
 
Congrats. You have much to be proud of.:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Congrats Mario on the new toy. Best of luck to your son on his military career too. Nice story.
 
Thanks guys.....eager for that PPT to get here, and definitely a keeper because he bought it for me. :D I think that I will be getting things in order, for him to get what he has been asking for, this Christmas.....a CRK Professional Soldier.
 
Congrats , life can be rough at times, but moments like this make the sweet all that much sweeter.
 
Shadow213 said:
I just found out this past week that my son had wanted to surprise me with a Perrin PPT that he had ordered from New Graham. Due to a mixup at NGK and a delay with UPS, the package arrived a week later and much to my surprise, the knife that was sent was a Persistence instead of the PPT. A definite surprise to say the least....:eek:

After making one call to Annie, the matter was resolved and my first Spydie in about a year is on its' way. Things have been a little rough for me since my divorce last year and haven't been able to buy knives as much as I'd like to with other responsibilities having first priority....my son wanted to change that a bit since he's been working since the beginning of his senior year of high school. My boy has a little collection of Spyders that I started him off with which includes the original Meerkat PE, Calypso Jr. PE, and a Para 2. After becoming familiar with gun shows, he has now expanded his collection to a Becker BK11, Becker EsKabar and a custom drop point knife that he bought from a dealer who was selling from his own collection.

I'm glad that he has come to understand the value of a great knife and the responsibility of carrying one. On July 24, 2012, he will be heading out to Air Force basic training to start his military career and I hope that he remembers all that his old man has taught him.

Thanks for taking time to read some words from a proud dad....
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America needs more dads like you :thumbup:
 
What a great story. Your support and love of him came back around full circle, as it will also pay forward to your Grand Kids.
 
Great story, my son will be born in about a month, and I can't wait to introduce him to quality knives and tools and the idea of self reliance. Thank him for his service for me.
 
Congrats Dad! Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you did a great job raising him.
 
Thanks all, for the kind words. :D :thumbup:

My new PPT arrived today and I have to say that I'm very happy with this little pitbull of a knife....a perfect complement to my Military.
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Well done, my friend, well done. Women come and go, but a loving relationship with your children provides pride and joy for all of your life. A Blessing on his path.
 
Congratulations, I wish him luck but it sounds like he already got it, a good start is more important then most things.
 
Great story Mario. I'm sure your son is as proud of you as you are of him. My son is only 10 months old, and while I'm in no rush for him to grow up, I have to say I'm itching to give him his first knife! :)

Best of luck to you and your son!
 
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