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Old 26 May 2025, 09:29 AM   #1
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This was pretty cool

After nearly 20 years at Sony I (finally, long story) left and now work (as an Engineer) for a government contractor. My company, based on the East Coast rented time/space on the scoreboard at the local minor-league baseball stadium and in between innings, honored their employees that were Military Veterans. They sent me a pic and honestly, it was kind of humbling, literally brought a tear to my eye. Really very very cool.



PS Wasn’t I good looking!? I wonder what happened
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Old 26 May 2025, 09:35 AM   #2
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That’s amazing Paul

Good on you, and congratulations in your new adventure
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Old 26 May 2025, 09:38 AM   #3
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Very cool. Thank you for your service.
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Old 26 May 2025, 10:31 AM   #4
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Old 26 May 2025, 10:50 AM   #5
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Up in lights, Paul! Awesome
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Old 26 May 2025, 11:09 AM   #6
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Had to be deflating for the ladies at the game to see your picture and then find out you weren't actually there. Hope there wasn't a riot.
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Old 26 May 2025, 11:28 AM   #7
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Had to be deflating for the ladies at the game to see your picture and then find out you weren't actually there. Hope there wasn't a riot.
You know Paul, funny you should mention that….
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Old 26 May 2025, 11:34 AM   #8
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Old 26 May 2025, 11:51 AM   #9
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What a nice thing for them to do.
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Old 26 May 2025, 11:53 AM   #10
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That is very cool Paul. It's nice to know your employer values your service enough to recognize it. Getting rare these days.
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Old 26 May 2025, 12:22 PM   #11
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Very nice!

I am very glad you are back here.

Thank you for your service.
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Old 26 May 2025, 08:20 PM   #12
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This is amazing Paul and you should be proud! Your family who is not here with you are proud as well, they are watching!!
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Old 26 May 2025, 08:57 PM   #13
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I'm glad they did this, Paul! For all you've done the recognition for you and the others is well deserved. Very cool, indeed!
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Old 26 May 2025, 09:04 PM   #14
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Very nice Paul. I'm certain you would have beaten the women off with a stick if you were there.

Will Tumi be doing the same for you seeing that you are their finest customer??????
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Old 26 May 2025, 10:24 PM   #15
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Great exposure! Congrats

Metaphorically apt, too...

Home of the Fireflies (the team's name) there in Columbia.

Fireflies + Afterburners = Naval Aviator meta-attraction of opposite sex.


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Old 26 May 2025, 10:40 PM   #16
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Very nice.
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Old 26 May 2025, 11:25 PM   #17
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That's great Paul!
And of course, thank you for your service.
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Old 26 May 2025, 11:47 PM   #18
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You deserve the recognition :.)
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Old 27 May 2025, 12:57 AM   #19
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Congratulations on the new job, and for the accolades.

Thank you for your service to our country!
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Old 27 May 2025, 01:43 AM   #20
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Very nice Paul. I'm certain you would have beaten the women off with a stick if you were there.

Will Tumi be doing the same for you seeing that you are their finest customer??????
They should Eddie! My best Swedish friend Jocke made one up that was dedicated to me, maybe he will post it again in here.
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Old 27 May 2025, 01:51 AM   #21
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Thank you from my family Paul!
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Old 27 May 2025, 04:26 AM   #22
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Old 27 May 2025, 04:29 AM   #23
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Fair play and no doubt well deserved !
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Old 27 May 2025, 05:06 AM   #24
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Very cool! Thank you!
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Old 27 May 2025, 05:40 AM   #25
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i humbly tip my hat in thanks to you Paul... and all VETs globally.
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Old 27 May 2025, 07:24 AM   #27
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So cool! Congratulations my friend!
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Old 27 May 2025, 09:06 AM   #28
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Old 27 May 2025, 09:29 AM   #29
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Old 27 May 2025, 09:59 AM   #30
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Wow, just wow. how many employers would do this today
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