Putting on the uniform for the last time... - Page 2

skullnrose · 06-17-2009, 09:40 AM

Very touching post. Thank you for your dedication in serving this country. Enjoy your retirement.

Sailkat · 06-17-2009, 10:06 AM

Thank you so much for your service

Best wishes as you start this new chapter of your life!!

JohnnyKay5 · 06-17-2009, 10:09 AM

today I salute you old friend

chippewastud79 · 06-17-2009, 10:27 AM

Thank you for keeping us safe throughout the years, enjoy your retirement

kelmac07 · 06-17-2009, 03:08 PM

Thanks!!! Gonna light up something special tonight!

Mugen910 · 06-17-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

This old Soldier (not as old as Tobii) is extremely grateful for the time served and would not trade it for all the money in the world (well maybe for all the money i the world).
1SG Mac out

Congrats 1SG...welcome to the civilian world.

Bruzee · 06-17-2009, 03:16 PM

Congrats on the retirement bro! Thank you for your 23 years of service, I for one appreciate it!

kelmac07 · 06-17-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

Congrats 1SG...welcome to the civilian world.

It's been awhile...hoping for a smooth transition. Thanks!

Old Sailor · 06-17-2009, 03:56 PM

1SG Mac

kelmac07 · 06-17-2009, 08:52 PM

Thanks for all the kudos guys...much appreciated!!

mojo65 · 06-17-2009, 09:09 PM

Im humbled by your service!

loki · 06-17-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

It's been awhile...hoping for a smooth transition. Thanks!

we'll drink and herf your ass back into shape....

ade06 · 06-17-2009, 09:53 PM

Thank you for your service!!!

yourchoice · 06-17-2009, 10:18 PM

Thank you sir! You have my utmost respect and gratitude.

even though you are a Mets fan! snicker snicker

alley00p · 06-17-2009, 10:27 PM

Mike, I have to thank you for your 23 years of service to the U.S.!

I spent my 4 in the Air Force, but decided to go back to my civilian life afterwards. I enjoyed all my time while I was in, so I can appreciate what you wrote in your OP. There's been times that I have wondered how another tour (or more) could have brought more to my life's experiences. I'm so glad you have enjoyed your career!

Welcome to civilian life again! I know you will enjoy your retirement...

floydpink · 06-17-2009, 10:29 PM

Thank you so much for your service and may the rest be the best.

Trace63 · 06-17-2009, 10:30 PM

Lame or not, you almost made me tear up a bit.

Thank you for everything you have done. And Thank You for fighting, and letting us live the way we do today!

-Kamil

06-17-2009, 10:34 PM

Congratulations and thank you for your service, 1SG.
I'm sure you made a lasting impression on many a young soldier. I've been out for some time now and still think (daily) of so many great men that I had the honor of serving with, through good and bad. I'm sure they will all miss you and think of you often for many years to come.
I salute you, enjoy your retirement and good luck (on the outside).

Azpostal · 06-18-2009, 03:18 AM

Congratulations 1SG Mac! Thank you for your service and I hope you enjoy life as a civilian.

kelmac07 · 06-18-2009, 05:44 AM

Thanks again for the kudos guys...

06-17-2009, 09:40 AM	#21
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Very touching post. Thank you for your dedication in serving this country. Enjoy your retirement. __________________

06-17-2009, 10:06 AM	#22
Sailkat Smooth sailing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kat Location: St. Clair Shores, MI Posts: 638 Trading: (5)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Thank you so much for your service Best wishes as you start this new chapter of your life!! __________________ "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde

06-17-2009, 10:09 AM	#23
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... today I salute you old friend __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

06-17-2009, 10:27 AM	#24
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Thank you for keeping us safe throughout the years, enjoy your retirement __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

06-17-2009, 03:08 PM	#25
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Thanks!!! Gonna light up something special tonight!

06-17-2009, 03:16 PM	#27
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Congrats on the retirement bro! Thank you for your 23 years of service, I for one appreciate it! __________________

06-17-2009, 03:56 PM	#29
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,201 Trading: (22)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... 1SG Mac __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

06-17-2009, 08:52 PM	#30
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Thanks for all the kudos guys...much appreciated!!

06-17-2009, 09:09 PM	#31
mojo65 Relocation Engineer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: mark Location: Evans,CO Posts: 240 Trading: (4)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Im humbled by your service! __________________ Mark, I'LL TAKE MY GUNS, RELIGION & MONEY... YOU CAN KEEP THE CHANGE!

06-17-2009, 09:53 PM	#33
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Thank you for your service!!!

06-17-2009, 10:18 PM	#34
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Thank you sir! You have my utmost respect and gratitude. even though you are a Mets fan! snicker snicker

06-17-2009, 10:27 PM	#35
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Mike, I have to thank you for your 23 years of service to the U.S.! I spent my 4 in the Air Force, but decided to go back to my civilian life afterwards. I enjoyed all my time while I was in, so I can appreciate what you wrote in your OP. There's been times that I have wondered how another tour (or more) could have brought more to my life's experiences. I'm so glad you have enjoyed your career! Welcome to civilian life again! I know you will enjoy your retirement... __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

06-17-2009, 10:29 PM	#36
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Thank you so much for your service and may the rest be the best. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

06-17-2009, 10:30 PM	#37
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Lame or not, you almost made me tear up a bit. Thank you for everything you have done. And Thank You for fighting, and letting us live the way we do today! -Kamil __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

06-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#38
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Congratulations and thank you for your service, 1SG. I'm sure you made a lasting impression on many a young soldier. I've been out for some time now and still think (daily) of so many great men that I had the honor of serving with, through good and bad. I'm sure they will all miss you and think of you often for many years to come. I salute you, enjoy your retirement and good luck (on the outside).

06-18-2009, 03:18 AM	#39
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Congratulations 1SG Mac! Thank you for your service and I hope you enjoy life as a civilian.

06-18-2009, 05:44 AM	#40
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Putting on the uniform for the last time... Thanks again for the kudos guys...