I received a letter containing information on the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York signed by both Secretary of the Army White and General Shinseki. I would like to express my appreciation and my thanks for this initiative.
                                                When hearing the name "West Point" everybody is thinking of the highest academic standards combined with military discipline, a honorable conduct and physical fitness. The Military Academy trained and still trains some of the best and brightest young men and women to leaders who are committed to values of Duty, Honor and Country. It has done so for the past 200 years and I am sure it will continue to do so for many years to come.
                                                I am certain that the events of the commemoration will be most successful and I wish the Academy, its Superintendent, its Staff and its Corps of Cadets all the best today and in the future.

              
                              H. VAN REMOORTEL
                              Lieutenant General
                              Aide to the King
                              Assistant Chief of Staff Operations & Training
                              Representing the Army

Lieutenant General William J. LENNOX, Jr.
Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy
West Point
NY, 10996
United States of America