So, while the rank and file of the BDF were being honoured by their superiors, their boss, General David Jones, is preparing to receive a huge honour of his own as well.
Next year, he will be inducted into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame. That’s the prestigious US military school where Jones studied.
We asked him about the honour:
Brig. Gen David Jones - Commander, BDF
"I have received correspondence already that there is intent for me to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. This honour is bestowed on officers who have been outstanding in their career and officers who have attended the commander general staff college at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and have risen all the way to rank of commander of their armed forces. So being that I was a graduated of that college and my performance while I was there and being that I have risen to the rank of the commander of the Belize Defence Force I have been invited to go and be inducted in the Hall of Fame which means I will also address the graduating class at Fort Leavenworth when I go there."
Daniel Ortiz
"It must be a huge honour for you right?"
Brig. Gen David Jones - Commander, BDF
"It will be a great honour. This ceremony if it does happen, if it comes through is expected to be in March so I will fly over to Kansas and be a part of the ceremony."
Reporter
"You keep on saying if it does happen. Has it been confirmed?"
Brig. Gen David Jones - Commander, BDF
"Well I've gotten the invitation already asking me if I'll be available. I've said yes; so more than likely it will happen."
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