Alert Cadet has been a wonderful tool for my eight sons and me to forge relationships with
one another.  My wife and I have watched them grow in the program by attending Father and
Son Camps with other families for fellowship and service projects, as well as by participating in
other service projects that range from yard work and home projects to cutting wood. 

Our sons have marched in parades with the precision needed for a Color Guard and willingly
serve at home and church, in our community, and to the elderly.  Some of our sons have logged
over 1,000 hours of service to others! 

We have traveled all over the country to attend Leadership Training Corps camps where my
sons have been challenged in leadership skills, emergency response training, and survival
training.  They have superior training that will last a lifetime as they grow into men. 

It has been an amazing thing to have my sons be encouraged by other dads and their sons. 
My sons have honed their faith and have become young men ready to serve and lead where
needed.  They do not hesitate to step-up when an opportunity presents itself.  Most importantly,
they have had their hearts turned toward Jesus and have built their own faith. 

Some of my sons are now in leadership positions and help lead camps and train younger
sons.  These sons of mine look out for one another and know I have their back.  I am proud of
who they have become and am thankful for the opportunity that Alert Cadet has given us!

Submitted by Cpt. Darrell Lowman