One thing that never ceases to amaze me, as my wife and I live with the fact that I have "treatable" Stage IV Metastatic Melanoma Cancer, but not "curable".... is when the Navy family comes together when one of their own is hurting. I have received so many cards and emails from current -- and even shipmates from 15 years ago! -- of prayer and support, that I am simply overwhelmed.
I have to share one of the best I received today -- from a sailor who has been a part of the Navy Storekeeper.com web site since its inception in 2004. SK1 Joshua Palmer and his great command in San Diego, ACU-1, sent me an absolutely hysterical card (need a laugh once in awhile during all this!) -- signed by a few handfuls of sailors from the command (even the CO & XO) who do NOT even know me personally.
It simply shows you why I am staying active duty as long as possible. How can you not have love and respect for sailors such as this.
Have a great day, shipmates!
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Senior Chief Z,
Thank you for the kind words. All of our hearts at ACU-1 and within Naval Beach Group One pray for you & your family, each & every day.
The results just came out before Thanksgiving Holidays.. I had over 10 Sailors come up to me and say "thank you" the day our CO read out the names of those promoted. I have to say THANK YOU on their behalf.
I am about to transfer to the USS Thach FFG-43 this weekend and will take all that you taught me to pass onto our future Sailors. Hopefuly I will have the opertunity to take the SKC exam early. Look out for my name in JAN 2009.
Take care & GOD BLESS!
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