Congratulations Wild Boy!

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This is my youngest Son, Mitch.  He is my wild child and the graffiti artist in the family.  Mitch is the TRUE ARTIST around here.  When he was in high school and very much into graffiti I was sure that I was going to have to pay to have a train, building, bridge,  etc. painted, lol.  He always tried to reassure me that he was doing his art work in public places that allowed graffiti art, uhuh, lol, I was not born yesterday.  We won’t even mention the tatoos and piercings he has shocked me with.  🙂

Since Mitch is my wild child and free spirit, I was totally shocked to hear that he had selected law enforcement as a career choice.   I have always been very proud of my both of my sons.  Today I am extra proud of my youngest, wild child, Mitch who will graduate from the Criminal Justice Training Academy this evening.

Woohoo Wild Boy!  You made it!!!! 

My heart is overflowing with pride.  🙂  Please join me in congratulating him.

Hugs,

Michelle

97 thoughts on “Congratulations Wild Boy!”

  3. Gidget-Trish's avatar Gidget-Trish

    Congratualtions to you and Mitch! It is so awesome when your kids do well. I felt your pride just reading about it. Way to go Mitch!
    Trish

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  4. Linda Cary's avatar Linda Cary

    I am thrilled for you and your family, Michelle. What an incredible day today is for your family! Well done, and all the best to Mitch and a successful career. Congratulations!

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  8. cindy curtis's avatar cindy curtis

    Congratulations mitchel,
    You are soooooo handsome , but then you have always been a cutie pie to me
    Michelle , you have done good ,
    I love you guys sooooo much , give mitch a big hug and kiss from Grandma Cindy
    I would love to see him .

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  11. Katie W's avatar Katie W

    Congratulations. I married one of those wild child turned police officers. They really do make some of the best ones because they understand. He sounds like an amazing kid!

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  12. Mel's avatar Mel

    Congratulations Mitch and to you too Michelle!!! My youngest son is in school for criminal justice – also a wild child – had a mohawk when he started – lol.

    Melba

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  14. Debbie Keane's avatar Debbie Keane

    Congrats to you Mitch and to you Mom for doing such a fine job. We always worry about how our kids will turn out. We do the best we can and pray for the best. It must be something about the youngest being the wildest because my youngest is the same way. Three tattoos already and she’s a girl Michelle! Maybe it’s our generation that has a hard time dealing with the body decor of today!!!!

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  16. Susan's avatar Susan

    CONGRATS, MITCH!! be proud of yourself; sometimes things just don’t develop overnight as others had thought would. To you Michelle & hubby, for having the patience & time to accept him as he was & is……….I went this way too, but no piercings!

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  18. Jeanie in CA's Upper Desert's avatar Jeanie in CA's Upper Desert

    Congratulations, Mitch!! I believe you’ll do great on the job ‘cuz you’ll “get” a lot of the people you’ll deal with. Keep makin’ your Mama proud, and always be a Cop with Integrity!! Keep Safe!!

    Wow, Michelle, no wonder you’re proud! Such a good lookin’ guy, Your Wild Child. I pray for every success for Mitch!!

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  19. Sue's avatar Sue

    LOL..I have a wild boy too..all pierced and tattooed..and now he is trained and applying to be a fireman 🙂 Piercings are gone..tattoos keep coming.
    It’s whats inside that counts right?
    Congratulations Mama
    Sue

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  20. Ester's avatar Ester

    How cool!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Mitch. May God always hold you in the palm of his hands, safe away from any harm.

    You did good Mom. I know he is proud but as a mom of three boys, I know you are on top of the world….

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  21. Mary H's avatar Mary H

    Mickey, congratulations to you on raising such a fine son. Congratulations to Mitch, he sounds like a determined guy so he should do well. (Can’t wait for the 2 “wild boys” I have left at home to make that leap to adulthood.)

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  23. Lori's avatar Lori

    Whoo-hoo!! You go, Mitch!! So awesome to choose a public sector; and criminal justice too is fantastic! Wonderful, WONDERFUL decision :).

    Good job Mom!! Now you can watch him catch those that are just beautifying the walls of the community :).

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  25. Sandy from Tennessee's avatar Sandy from Tennessee

    My congratulations to the whole family, the parents for raising great “Wild Childs” and the boys for staying on the straight and narrow!!!

    Mitch, you are a special person and may God keep you safe from harm.

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  26. Evelyn Runge's avatar Evelyn Runge

    Congratulations Mickey and Mitch! As a wife of a police officer for the last 30 years I know you will have some fun, gross and sad stories to tell over the years. Keep it light hearted and don’t take too much of it personally. I know lots of “wild child” Cops and they are the glue that keeps the whole department together. Good Luck!

    Evelyn Runge
    Virginia Beach, VA

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  27. shawn price's avatar shawn price

    Woot! Congratulations! I wish you every success. I am in the criminal justice field too and its an admirable and courageous position in society I know your family is proud! Good Job!!

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  29. vkunke's avatar vkunke

    Awesome!!! Know you must be so very proud! And, you and your husband should be proud of yourselves as well – you raised wonderful children!

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  31. Freida F's avatar Freida F

    Congratulations to you both! 🙂 I am the mom of a “wild child” myself, and I would be thrilled beyond belief if he chose this path! Kudos to you for being there supporting his free spirit …it definitely paid off!

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  32. Cheryl Sablotny's avatar Cheryl Sablotny

    WTG Mitch! You’ve chosen an honorable career. Keep your wits about you and stay safe out there. My son has been a cop for 5 years now so Michelle, I know how proud you are!

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  34. KellyRae's avatar KellyRae

    Way to go Mitch! See Mom? He was just making sure he’d recognize all the wild behavior stuff when he grew up. Congratulations to Mitch for a wonderful choice of career and congratulations to you and your hubby Michelle for raising him so successfully.

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  36. Karen I's avatar Karen I

    Congratulations on raising such fine boys. You gave them the tools to become wonderful men. I applaud you and your husband for giving the world two terrific guys. You deserve to be proud.

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  37. Lee - grandmalee's avatar Lee - grandmalee

    Oh Michelle, I know what you are feeling right now! My youngest also choose law enforcement…as a MP in the military (plus she just finished her assoc. degree). She loves what she does and I couldn’t be prouder of her! You must be boiling over with excitement with the comittments he has made. Congratulations Mitch! You have picked a most honorable profession and we couldn’t be prouder of you!!!

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  42. mary's avatar mary

    Congratulations Michelle and Mitch! “Never judge a book by it’s cover.” Hopefully our children will never cease to surprise and amaze us. We have four grown sons, all completely different in personality and career goals. All of them have good hearts and compassion for others. We are equally proud of each of them. Congratulations again – what a proud day for both of you!

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  44. Lili's avatar Lili

    Felicitation à votre fils Mitch. Vous semblez etre une mère si fiere et je comprends !

    Congratulation at your son Mitch. You seems to be a “fiere” mother and i understand !

    Kiss of France

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  45. Carla Suto's avatar Carla Suto

    Congrats to Mitch on his awesome achievement! And congrats to you too, Michelle! You have every reason to be enormously proud! This is such an important and courageous occupation! My good friend has a wild boy (and graffiti artist) – I’m going to share this with her!

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  46. Margaret Thompson's avatar Margaret Thompson

    Michelle said: “When he was in high school and very much into graffiti I was sure that I was going to have to pay to have a train, building, bridge, etc. painted, lol.”

    Will you still lol (laugh out loud) when he arrests one of your friend’s or acquaintances kids for graffiti on trains, buildings, bridges, etc?

    Would you lol if you were the one who woke up to 205 feet of BRAND NEW 6 ft high wood fencing, facing the busy public street, and completely full of graffiti from top to bottom with no spot left uncovered and defaced so badly AND YOU were the one who had to assume the responsibility of getting it covered immediately per city codes and YOU are a DISABLED PERSON?

    Well it cost ME, that disabled person, dearly, painting labor at $325, replacement of some 20 or so boards at $3.89 each plus tax and labor, 9 gallons of paint at $21.99 each plus tax and raw wood that soaks up paint as if it was free and then needs several coats to cover the graffiti and I just paid $1,800 to have it installed….

    Remember….. you can’t fight city hall.

    Oh, and consider yourself lucky that he did find some great interest other than graffiti other’s property the rest of his life. I’m sure he knows first hand how to catch a graffiti artist in the act. Maybe he WILL contribute his time and knowledge to catching and prosecuting them and helping those of us who do not lol because we have to endure the expense of unwanted graffiti on our property.

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  47. Patti J.'s avatar Patti J.

    Congrats Michelle! It’s so much fun to see them grow up and take a good path! Your family should all go out tonight and get matching tats to celebrate! lol! Great job Mitch! How nice to have such a wonderful, supportive set of parents! Can’t wait to see graduation pics!

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  48. Lynnor aka icensheba on SCS's avatar Lynnor aka icensheba on SCS

    Michelle, I’m so happy for you and your son about his accomplishment!! Having a 25 year old son who gave me no less than 300 heart attacks throughout his teen and young adult years, I can appreciate the pride you must feel knowing that he’s going to be okay!! LOL!! My son has also managed to make me very proud over the past few years and is working off those heart attacks bit by bit! Congrats to Mitch and to you for a job well done! PS….I know all about those piercings and tats…Rob has plenty!!

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