ISO small favor from current/retired military personnel

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Well, my grandfather finally passed away before Christmas at 96, and we bury him this Monday. Which explains why I’m sat in Toronto airport now…

Anyway, Grandad was an army guy - Royal Artillery sergeant, came through Dunkirk, El Alamein, the invasions of Sicily & Italy, and Monte Cassino. The army stayed a major part of his life.

So, to the favor. If you served in any armed forces, and you find yourself with a glass of anything in your hand this Monday night, raise a toast to Sgt Jack Pickett, a fallen comrade. I have to eulogized him at the funeral, and I’d think he’d get a chuckle from people across the globe using him as an excuse for a drink. :slight_smile:

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I’ll drink to his memory. That’ll be a shot of fine Kentucky Bourbon hoisted deep in the heart of Dixie for him.

Oak, formerly Sgt. Oak, U.S.A.F.

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Here, Here from out in the deserts of Utah.

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Thank you both.

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Slainte mhor, Sergeant.

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I’m currently deployed to Afghanistan, so no alcohol allowed, but I will certainly raise a cup of coffee in honor of the departed Sgt Pickett.

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I’ll raise a glass of Maker’s Mark.

MSgt, USAF (Ret)

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Coffee and Bailey’s from Central Arizona

formally Sgt. USAF

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Home-made wine, made by my FiL (former Marine Corps), toasted by me, current Canadian Air Force.

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::hoisting glass::

To Sgt Jack Pickett. Thank you for fighting until the last.

-A former redleg Arty brother

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You guys are the best - thank you (shouted loudly for the artillery people).