lonestarmedic Posted February 26, 2009 #1 Posted February 26, 2009 I was honored this morning to attend the retirement ceremony for Sargeant First Class Wilkinson, known to us here as SapperMedic. He leaves the U.S. Army after 25 years of service as a Combat Medic. Wilkie- thanks for your years of service and I hope you enjoy your riding season this year. I miss seeing your 1986 parked around the corner. Mocha is going to feel lonely when I get back to riding. JB
Iowawegian Posted February 26, 2009 #2 Posted February 26, 2009 Would also like to send my thanks for all his years of service to our country! He should be very proud!
mini-muffin Posted February 26, 2009 #3 Posted February 26, 2009 Wow now he can ride lots more. Congrat's on retirement. You've definitely earned it. Margaret
BoomerCPO Posted February 26, 2009 #4 Posted February 26, 2009 Bravo Zulu Doc! Enjoy your retirement for you have surely earned it!!! Boomer.....who has been sucking retirement funding from the Goobermint since 1993....and proud of it too.
Yammer Dan Posted February 26, 2009 #5 Posted February 26, 2009 THANKS SapperMedic!!! Gonna explain that name??
lonestarmedic Posted February 26, 2009 Author #6 Posted February 26, 2009 You can go to wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapper#U.S._Army for a history. It is one of only 4 rockers allowed above the unit patch in the Army. A sapper is a special army engineer that goes with the forward infantry and inital invasion or manouver. The sapper clears minefields, builds roads and bridges, and prepares the way for the rest of the troups. So, a Sapper Medic is one who not only maintains their skills in the medical field but has also been trained in specialized engineering tasks, land navigation, and a host of other skills. JB
Squidley Posted February 26, 2009 #7 Posted February 26, 2009 Brian, Congrats my friend, very proud of your dedication to the protection of our country. Have a wonderful retirement and thank you again for all the sacrifises you endured for us You too Boomer
ronhenry4 Posted February 27, 2009 #8 Posted February 27, 2009 Always glad to hear another soldier makes it to retirement !!!!! of all of those who deserve it you do ! Thanks for your service and dedication DOC. "grasshopper":325:
DANJ Posted February 27, 2009 #9 Posted February 27, 2009 Thank you Brian, Your service was both needed and appreciated. Enjoy your new life, I hope it brings what you always wished for. DJ
cecdoo Posted February 27, 2009 #10 Posted February 27, 2009 Congrats on your retirement, and Thank You for your service. Hope you enjoy your new life:080402gudl_prv: Craig
KiteSquid Posted February 27, 2009 #11 Posted February 27, 2009 BZ!!!!!! And I Salute your service to the United States!!!!!! Harold Ames FCC(SW) USN (Ret)
davecb Posted February 27, 2009 #12 Posted February 27, 2009 Welcome to the the retirees list Sappermedic.... David C. Bill 1SG US Army (Retired) (1989)
kenw Posted February 27, 2009 #13 Posted February 27, 2009 Congradulations and thank you for a job well done! hope I have the honor to ride with you sometime!
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