Traci-Dale Crawford from the Newport News, Va., Daily Press, writes about the birthday celebration for Maury S. Cralle, class of 1928, celebrate his 103rd birthday.  Cadets, old graduates, and prospective candidates all come together to wish him a happy birthday.  It's a story of bonding and tradition.

"Ask some local cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point about the importance of tradition, and they'll tell you about Maury S. Cralle.

Cralle, the second-oldest living graduate from West Point, was recently honored by the West Point Society of Williamsburg during its annual Summer Family Picnic. Cralle, born in 1904, celebrated his 103rd birthday Aug. 5."

... Graduates say you never forget much of your time at West Point, with some memories being more pleasant than others. Cralle remembers fondly having a horse to care for during his West Point years from 1924-1928."