A photo showing
tears streaming down the face of a Haitian-born cadet at West Point
Military Academy's graduation ceremony has caught attention worldwide.
Alix Idrache emigrated from Haiti in 2009, earned his US citizenship and
served for two years as an enlisted soldier with the Maryland Army
National Guard before entering the top military school.
According to the
Washington Post, quoting US Army records. Idrache said he was "humbled
and shocked" and was thankful for being able to live the "American Dream"
The academy shared the photo on their official Facebook page, writing:
"No greater feeling than that of accomplishment! #DutyHonorCountry"