Monday, November 12, 2007 Y 2:55 PM
The greatest parade I ever experienced- SYF 2006. April was one of its first few trainings. When we arrived at the Home Team Academy, there were cadets from different units falling into their respective contingents. I will never forget this scene, as it inspired me to be involved in every single activity.Next, all the cadets had to squeeze into the drill shed, which was much smaller than our school’s football field. We were then separated into various squads, and CIs were assigned to every contingent. Basic drills were conducted to select cadets who were about to form up as the Guard of Honor.
I was one of the cadets chosen, and I felt honoured.Although I knew that the trainings would be extremely tough, but I was prepared to do my very best.All the cadets from the GOH contingent received a rifle each. I felt a greater sense of responsibility- the rifle, the number one uniform, the dills, and… the honour. We had to do drills with it, and because it was the first time for most of us, the CIs were not pleased with our performance. Under these situations, we were always lost and disappointed with ourselves. However, other squad mates came over and rendered us assistance. This acted as an aiding force for me to carry on.
Trainings after trainings, we endured the intense sunlight and long hours of drills. There were times when I really wanted to give up, but the support and encouragement I received made me strong again.On the actually day, all of us- including the officers, were nervous and afraid that all our efforts put in the trainings might go down the drain if we make any careless mistakes."Do your best, cadets. I'm sure you will be fine."This sentence, which was said by our contingent's CI, boosted our low morale. In the end, we succeeded.
Through these hardships, I gained new friends and experiences. We've done ourselves proud- together as one.
Written by: MeiLien
Edited by: Sohhan
Thursday, 9th November 2006
