Originally Posted by phrogs (Post 89698)

Oh come on you mean that the burgers at the DFAC are not up to par??

Stay out of trouble in afgany land and if you see any V-22 ospreys flip em off for me!

Iraq 03, 04, 05, 08
SSgt USMC 1994-2009

johnny p


and the bowtie burgers were good!

Originally Posted by cvette (Post 89687)

Indeed, a very moving few moments. Left my wife in tears and several others in the shop teary eyed.
Thanks for all that you do and hope to meet you at next years gathering!
Be safe!!!!!:cheers:

Charlie

Originally Posted by DaveK (Post 89688)

Hi Eric

Not American. Not Canadian, though I live there. British by birth. But I still had a tear in my eye.

The world at the moment seems sadly all too lacking in the kind of belief and care that people like you display for patriotism (whatever your home country happens to be), for democracy and the belief that we can make the world a better place for everyone.

I don't really have a flag to salute you by. Displaying the British flag in Britain is apparently 'racist', (Sadly this 'racist' aspect seems to have crept over to the US recently as we have seen mentioned on these forums) displaying the Canadian flag is accepted and widely done, but we aren't yet Canadian. Neverthless as one person to another, I salute you. The care, patriotism and willingness you and others like you display when you put yourself in the path of danger to support those ideals.

As my favourite author once said "The next level in moral behavior higher than that exhibited by the baboon is that in which duty and loyalty are shown toward a group of your own kind too large for an individual to know all of them. We have a name for that. It is called "patriotism." "

Wishing you and all your family all the best for the future. Look after yourself and each other.

Dave

p.s. Jim hid 8 bow-tie burgers for you - I believe they're all veggieburgers though! ;)

Originally Posted by ITLGO2 (Post 89727)

Eric, you sure missed a shin dig...JVD..can throw a party, tons of great food 3 kegs...Corvette VIP's...it was a hoot.
Looking forward to buying you a :cheers:
when you return home, stay safe


Keith

Originally Posted by Eric24 (Post 89728)

.... I also look forward to my return and I will let you buy me a BEER.....

Originally Posted by DMark (Post 89741)

Eric,

Stay Safe. We'll have a few cold ones waiting for you.

Air Assault!

Originally Posted by FU2 (Post 89744)

B/G was a good time with plenty of people. JVD put on a great event. Thanks Jim and friends. Probably going to be the best event of the gathering. Jim did you well Eric. Your entire family was honored Thursday. Every one was also honored being there and sharing they're pride in you.

Many THANKS for your service. Stay well :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1 (Post 89763)

Eric,

Thanks for your dedicated service and it was touching to be a fellow soldier and have JVD recognize you and your family at this event. Our prayers are with you and your safe return home.

Army Strong!

Craig
CWO, U.S. Army
Schofield Barracks, HI

Originally Posted by Eric24 (Post 89742)

Hmmm, I think someone else maybe was a Screaming Eagle at one time.....

Originally Posted by DMark (Post 89770)

Yup!

http://i41.tinypic.com/14keayp.jpg

I was "No Mercy 6" during my last tour in the 101st.

I wasn't able to make it up to JVD's for Thursday night. In retirement I'm still "workin-for-the-govt" and was dealing with some of the flood issues that remain here in Tennessee. I'm not at all surprised that Jim did something nice for your parents.

Take Care...., and always request 30mm from the Apaches - - - Rockets can be sort of "To Whom It May Concern." ;)

Originally Posted by JThomas (Post 89775)

Indeed a very fine tribute! Your family had very big smiles on the autocross course as well. See you next year! :cheers:

Originally Posted by Eric24 (Post 89819)

.... I'm an old 82nd Vet myself....