Old Soldiers fading away....

**Nervous Jock** · 12th August 07, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by CelticRanger66

I have decided after 24 years of Service to The U S Army as a Officer/Nco/EM to finally put in my papers.

I am going to tour the USof A and finally really see the country I have fought and bled for since June 14 1983.

Last week I bought the motorcycle I am going to ride on my cross country tour and I am going to try to get used to the idea of handing over the rifle to the next generation of soldiers.

CR66

You've put in a shift, now take the time for yourself.

Relevent to me as you signed up 6 months before I did (all be it i am a reservist)

**cessna152towser** · 12th August 07, 04:52 AM

All the best. You'll be demob happy, looking forward to a life in civvy street !

**Navyguy** · 12th August 07, 08:57 AM

Thanks, I'll see you on the road in only 6 quick years. Good luck have fun.

**Warhoover** · 12th August 07, 09:46 AM

It is a bittersweet time. I was ready, I knew it when it was my time, you have realized that as well. Still it was hard to let go. Had serious tears in my eyes when I got "piped over the side". It will always be a part of your life that you will be close to. I found it quite hard to think that my squadron would carry on with out missing a beat. Then I thought back and that is how we trained them, to carry on. As we all have to do. To paraphrase what MacDougall said, "Carry on soldier, the watch as been relieved." There is a certain sense of unique pride to add (Ret.) to the end of your signature. We who came before and those who will come after and those that enjoy the freedom we helped to protect, thank you! I am an "old salt" but I believe the our brother Marines say it best, SEMPER FI!

**AnimalK** · 12th August 07, 09:04 PM

Give me a note if you plan on coming through the DFW Metro area.

I will owe you a LARGE beer...

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You leave it in good hands.

**davedove** · 13th August 07, 04:41 AM

You've more than done your duty; it's time to let others carry on the watch. Thanks for all you've done, although I know that you never completely retire from the military.

You'll never completely become a civilian, especially after all those years. I only wore the uniform for five years, and I haven't worn it in over sixteen years, but I still respond to the drill commands.

**Warlock** · 13th August 07, 05:09 AM

Congrarulations and a Great BIG THANK YOU for your Service! Enjoy the cycling and if you come to Memphis, I owe you and your Wife a few!

**mkmound** · 20th August 07, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by AnimalK

Give me a note if you plan on coming through the DFW Metro area.

I will owe you a LARGE beer...

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You leave it in good hands.

Second that!! We'll call a Kilt Night in your honor!