SpecialK 193 Posted April 30, 2011 I had my interview and took my oath today: "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God." I am a citizen of the country I love so much now. Today was such a great day for me. I am proud to be an American! not so fun fact: I first put in my application for United States citizenship, which among the many requirements involves a FBI background check. I first put in for my FPID over 5 months ago and still have not been issued said FPID. I am proud to be an American, but I can say as an American New Jersey sucks! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations. You served our Country Honorobly and now share the Pride of Being American. I am proud to call you Brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK 193 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations. You served our Country Honorobly and now share the Pride of Being American. I am proud to call you Brother. Thank you Brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackaloon 15 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted April 30, 2011 Congrats Kevin, now move BACK to America! That's Colorado Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joejaxx 38 Posted April 30, 2011 I had my interview and took my oath today: "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God." I am a citizen of the country I love so much now. Today was such a great day for me. I am proud to be an American! not so fun fact: I first put in my application for United States citizenship, which among the many requirements involves a FBI background check. I first put in for my FPID over 5 months ago and still have not been issued said FPID. I am proud to be an American, but I can say as an American New Jersey sucks! CONGRATS! I know you have been waiting for this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted April 30, 2011 Congrats!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations man. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenw 293 Posted April 30, 2011 Mazel Tov. I know you worked hard for this. Nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,140 Posted April 30, 2011 Welcome to the land of the free(sort of)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted April 30, 2011 And we "Naturals" take this for granted. Congrats!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy3rd 132 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations fellow citizen! Now do the American thing and move to America a few miles away! Convince the weakling, since thats the only reason you're here, right? LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations for taking the legal path to citizenship, for working hard for what you want without a desire to violate our existing laws to obtain what you desire. Welcome Fellow American! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted April 30, 2011 Congrats. You took the hard road. Best wishes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Grunt 44 Posted April 30, 2011 I had my interview and took my oath today: "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God." I am a citizen of the country I love so much now. Today was such a great day for me. I am proud to be an American! not so fun fact: I first put in my application for United States citizenship, which among the many requirements involves a FBI background check. I first put in for my FPID over 5 months ago and still have not been issued said FPID. I am proud to be an American, but I can say as an American New Jersey sucks! Before i became a citizen it took me just over 6 months to get a FPID card,i took my oath last month. Welcome and congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted April 30, 2011 Congrats, glad to have shared the honor of protecting the colors along side you, and moving forward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted April 30, 2011 Congrats! Now let's go to the range and fire off some guns in celebration! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations Kevin and thanks for serving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK 193 Posted April 30, 2011 Thank you everyone! I woke up with a huge smile on my face today! I hope this feeling never wears off and that I get to wake up every morning knowing how great it is to be an American! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted April 30, 2011 I have a lot of respect for people who follow the long grueling established process of obtaining citizenship.. congratulations to you.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations and good luck to you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted April 30, 2011 Congrats Kev!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted April 30, 2011 What country did you come from originally? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted April 30, 2011 Congratulations, FIRST ANNUAL MESSAGE TO CONGRESS George Washington January 8, 1790 Two qualities are necessary for citizenship, obedience to the laws, and vigilance against threats to liberty. Looking to do the same in about 3yrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK 193 Posted April 30, 2011 What country did you come from originally? I was a Canuck. Thanks everyone for the congratulations sand well wishes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyAGR 54 Posted May 1, 2011 Congrats, welcome to almost America. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBlueQ 7 Posted May 1, 2011 Congratulations, and thank you for serving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted May 1, 2011 Canada? That's like North USA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK 193 Posted May 1, 2011 America's Hat America's Attic America's Upstairs America's Hair America Jr. America North America's Turban Cold Mexico The Frozen Tundra 51st State Where the Eskimo's live Canadia Canuckleland Hockeyland Neighbors to the North . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy3rd 132 Posted May 1, 2011 do you know Sarah from Toronto? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites