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 Originally Posted by thescot
It seems that the Army knows how to treat its own at retirement. (I was just thinking of John Wayne in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon as he retired at the end, basically forgotten as he rides out of the fort, still hoing to stop a bunch of unnecessary blood shed.)
"To Captain Brittles...from G Troop...Lest we forget."
It's a fine watch...and a fine sentiment.
Given that "Old Bill" graces the front cover the program in the OP, a very appropriate analogy, Jim.
'till our next post,
Todd
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