12-01-2010, 11:17
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Congrats
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Originally Posted by 1stindoor
My turn to the darkside is now complete.
1 Dec 10...I officially (as oppossed to frock) pin on E-9...thus begins my countdown clock to retirement.
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Congrats - a lot of hard work on your part and an assist from many good men you served with went into that "Pop" as the pins were pushed through the cloth.
Being a B Team SGM ain't all that bad - just think of it as being on a really big A Team 
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12-01-2010, 11:21
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Thanks, I thought some of the hockey fans here might like it  . BTW, your granddaughter is a cutie. I bet even a tough Special Forces soldier gets a little weak around her  . |
Very creative photo.
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Originally Posted by 1stindoor
My turn to the darkside is now complete.
1 Dec 10...I officially (as oppossed to frock) pin on E-9...thus begins my countdown clock to retirement.
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Congrats.
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12-01-2010, 14:51
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1stindoor- Congratulations!
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12-01-2010, 14:53
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TrapLine - great picture. Congratulations!
1stindoor - congratulations! Where ya buyin'?
(Dontcha wish they had 'cyber-beer'!)
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12-01-2010, 15:06
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Originally Posted by 1stindoor
My turn to the darkside is now complete.
1 Dec 10...I officially (as oppossed to frock) pin on E-9...thus begins my countdown clock to retirement.
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Frock'n outstanding, congratulations..
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12-01-2010, 15:09
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My Granddaughter's first birthday.
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Congratulations to your grand-daughter Grand-Pa, now go spoil her..
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12-01-2010, 18:19
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Several days ago, I posted that Chris was given a great honor. It is with incredible pride and gratitute that my happy thought for many, MANY days to come is that on 17 Dec, SSG Chris Falkel will be made an honorary Golden Knight!!! I STILL can't believe it!
I have never told many people, but when Chris was very young we went to an air show in either Ohio or New York. Chris could have cared less about all the aircraft on the tarmac - ALL he cared about was the Golden Knights soaring through the air and landing in the infield! His "1000 meter target" was to become a Golden Knight after HALO school and his SWC tour. It is something that he wanted to do almost more than anything, and so for him to receive this honor, truly makes my heart smile!
So, to the Commander and 1st Sergeant - I can NEVER thank you enough, but I will spend the REST of my life trying!!!
molon labe
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12-01-2010, 18:44
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Originally Posted by Tatonka316
Several days ago, I posted that Chris was given a great honor. It is with incredible pride and gratitute that my happy thought for many, MANY days to come is that on 17 Dec, SSG Chris Falkel will be made an honorary Golden Knight!!! I STILL can't believe it!
I have never told many people, but when Chris was very young we went to an air show in either Ohio or New York. Chris could have cared less about all the aircraft on the tarmac - ALL he cared about was the Golden Knights soaring through the air and landing in the infield! His "1000 meter target" was to become a Golden Knight after HALO school and his SWC tour. It is something that he wanted to do almost more than anything, and so for him to receive this honor, truly makes my heart smile!
So, to the Commander and 1st Sergeant - I can NEVER thank you enough, but I will spend the REST of my life trying!!!
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Tatonka316, we are very pleased to hear of this honor, but to be honest, we are not surprised that Chris is being remembered in this fasion, it's kind of a SF thing, agreed?
Tell us, how many have been given the honor of being a Golden Knight post the ultimate sacrifice of laying down their lives for their country?
I'm betting the number is few.
SSG Falkel, rest is peace little brother, thank you for your service to this great nation. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.
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12-01-2010, 19:41
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Congratulations!
Thanks to Joe as well for making this happen.
TR
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12-01-2010, 21:24
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Tatonka316, I am very happy for you and your family. Although I only know Chris through YOUR book, I know that he must be looking down and smiling today. I think of him often as I see the book waiting for my son on his shelf. Hats off to those that made this happen.
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12-03-2010, 18:09
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Tatonka316, that is just fantastic news! Kudos to those who made this happen.
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12-04-2010, 07:17
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My children are happy and healthy and excited for the holidays. We took them to get their pictures taken for our Christmas cards.
My wife just sold her 2nd and 3rd books with an option for the 4th.
My son will be marching in his first parade as a Cub Scout this evening.
I am truly blessed.
Merry Christmas, everyone, and a deep-felt thank you to all of those who are away from home defending our nation and promoting freedom.
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12-04-2010, 13:39
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Beautiful children PedOncoDoc! Congrats to your wife! (perhaps you can post info on her books in the Library section...?)
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12-04-2010, 22:23
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Beatiful children, PedOncoDoc!
Don't take this the wrong way, but in a few years from now your daughters could probably win more prizes on Halloween than Pete's daughters did!
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12-05-2010, 09:03
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Beatiful children, PedOncoDoc!
Don't take this the wrong way, but in a few years from now your daughters could probably win more prizes on Halloween than Pete's daughters did! |
Thanks ZD.
From the time they came into this world I have been instilling in a strong since of responsibility for their well being into their older brother (who's birthday IS Halloween.)
If you ask him what his most important job is he says without hesitation, "Keeping my sisters safe." He has thrown himself in harms way on a few occasions when he thought they were in danger.
I'm gonna need all the help I can get keeping an eye on all the boys who will come calling, and I believe laws exist against grown men hitting teenage boys (whereas an older teenage boy might get away with it.)
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