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    We have lost one of the best. CSM has passed away in early October.

    CSM honorably served in the Army for 15 years and left active duty. Then went on to serve an additional 15 years for a total of 30 years of dedicated service to our country. Upon retirement, he didn't stop and continued on working in the defense industry. He was a loving husband and a very proud dad of 4 sons, one of which became a CSM himself, and the others all serving their country.



    He also came along and started posting with us right from the get go in 2007. He was never afraid to speak his opinions but always did so in a respectful manner, and made friends and much respect around the board. As Abbey said to me - he was one of the best. No doubt of that here with us, and more so in real life. He made a career of serving his country, and the pay wasn't gonna make him a millionaire. He had a huge family and appears to have passed on his honorable ways to his children.

    I'm at a loss for words on this one. Mike was just a fantastic guy all the way around, and I was proud that he chose us and posted with us for so long.

    Absolutely his ribbon is being added up at the top of the board. It saddens me to see so many there now, in comparison to us being a small board. And it had to be 4 of the best folks I met online in the past 20 years. We may not be around forever, but the tributes to our fallen will be.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    This is the latest ribbon setup, and I did the best I could.

    If you don't see it up there, try F5 to reload. If that doesn't work, click on this link to see the image, and then hit F5 on the image and it will change, and then return to board and it should then load fine.

    http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/d...c/header_r.jpg
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    I was afraid of this since I've had no response to a PM from him.

    RIP Mike!
    UNITED STATES ARMY AVIATION

    Above the Best

    Why the Hell should I have to press “1” for ENGLISH?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    We have lost one of the best. CSM has passed away in early October.

    CSM honorably served in the Army for 15 years and left active duty. Then went on to serve an additional 15 years for a total of 30 years of dedicated service to our country. Upon retirement, he didn't stop and continued on working in the defense industry. He was a loving husband and a very proud dad of 4 sons, one of which became a CSM himself, and the others all serving their country.



    He also came along and started posting with us right from the get go in 2007. He was never afraid to speak his opinions but always did so in a respectful manner, and made friends and much respect around the board. As Abbey said to me - he was one of the best. No doubt of that here with us, and more so in real life. He made a career of serving his country, and the pay wasn't gonna make him a millionaire. He had a huge family and appears to have passed on his honorable ways to his children.

    I'm at a loss for words on this one. Mike was just a fantastic guy all the way around, and I was proud that he chose us and posted with us for so long.

    Absolutely his ribbon is being added up at the top of the board. It saddens me to see so many there now, in comparison to us being a small board. And it had to be 4 of the best folks I met online in the past 20 years. We may not be around forever, but the tributes to our fallen will be.
    I am very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. I always respected CSM for his views, his character and the way he held himself to a very high standard in communication with others here. Wishing God's blessings and comfort to all of his friends and his beloved family. His service to country reveals a brave man of integrity and high moral convictions.
    May he rest in peace. --Tyr
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. P View Post
    I was afraid of this since I've had no response to a PM from him.

    RIP Mike!
    Same here. We were shootin' a few PM's and he shared some with me. But was also posting. So I had sent him a few more after our last touching base to see how he was feeling, and same as you.

    What do you know about this position, so we can all learn a tad more about what he did when he served.

    Command Sergeant Major, what does it entail, and how does an enlisted man achieve this? Was hoping you & Gunny and others could tell us more about him from what you guys know, in general of course.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot View Post
    I am very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. I always respected CSM for his views, his character and the way he held himself to a very high standard in communication with others here. Wishing God's blessings and comfort to all of his friends and his beloved family. His service to country reveals a brave man of integrity and high moral convictions.
    May he rest in peace. --Tyr
    I have a feeling that if we were to talk to all who knew him, in real life and online, would all have a central theme - respect.

    He truly was a good man and one can see this in the amount of respect he garners from others.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    OMG ... I'm in tears.
    If the freedom of speech is taken away
    then dumb and silent we may be led,
    like sheep to the slaughter.


    George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SassyLady View Post
    OMG ... I'm in tears.
    I know you have a unique perspective as a military wife, and seeing other military friends dying.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Default God Bless CSM his Family and Friends We Salute. RIP Sergeant Major.



    I may be older than most. I may say things not everybody will like.
    But despite all of that. I will never lower myself to the level of Liars, Haters, Cheats, and Hypocrites.
    Philippians 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me:

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    I know you have a unique perspective as a military wife, and seeing other military friends dying.
    Yes ... and I was married to a CSM in my prior life.


    I'm so broken hearted about never getting to meet CSM. He promised to look me up if he ever made it to AZ.

    I didn't really know Merlin that much but Gaffer really hurt and I do miss Ellesar.

    I guess we're getting to that age where we lose more friends than we make.

    Jim ... was it his heart?
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    Refresh again if you did so already. It fixed it up a little so that Merlin's name fit in the ribbon properly, but it increased the size and cutting things close now.

    Should look like this one. And if not seeing it, then click this link - then click F5 so that the new one loads. Then return to the board and F5 again and things should look like this one:

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    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Quote Originally Posted by SassyLady View Post
    Yes ... and I was married to a CSM in my prior life.


    I'm so broken hearted about never getting to meet CSM. He promised to look me up if he ever made it to AZ.

    I didn't really know Merlin that much but Gaffer really hurt and I do miss Ellesar.

    I guess we're getting to that age where we lose more friends than we make.

    Jim ... was it his heart?
    Same here. If we could have ever had some form of get together, he would be on my list. It would have been an honor to meet him. Wasn't to be.

    He let me know months back that he found out he had stage 4 cancer. Was going to chemo, and last time he and I messaged he was doing fine with the medication, but was still working on coming up with alternate plans as well. He wasn't going to complain even if he could, and he wanted no sympathy at all he said, and why he was mostly keeping it quiet.

    It's been SO long since Ben passed away. But he was by far and still to today the best writing poster that's ever been with us. Hell of an intelligent guy. Gaffer was awesome of course and was very open about himself & also made a long list of friends over the years. Hell, John knew him well too as he wandered over to John's music and movies site and got along well with him over there. And then Elessar and CSM was like a double whammy here in 2019/2020. It's given me a sad feeling ever since I found this out and I can't seem to shake it.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Same again, or just try holding down the shift key and then hit F5 - so Shift/F5

    Let me know if this is too corny or not. Where the last ribbon meets the eagle and his beak, I thought looked awkward. So I added color via a rainbow, made it very transparent, to add to the tribute and to take attention away from that area if possible.

    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Just rips out my heart. That man was a man by which many should be measured. God....
    “… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.

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    Quote Originally Posted by darin View Post
    Just rips out my heart. That man was a man by which many should be measured. God....
    Me too....heart broken.

    And yes, he was a good person. I respected and admired him and wish I could have met him in person. .
    If the freedom of speech is taken away
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    like sheep to the slaughter.


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