[Old Sarge]

Greetings FRiends, from the Old Soldier's House in the Sunshine State!

I am using a combined ping list from the Canteen and the Viking Kitties, and a host of other invitees, to alert everybody of a momentous, life-altering event, that I simply must share with the world!

SARGE IS ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED!!!

The woman I cryptically referred to in the Canteen as “The GF” has just become “The Bride”!

The Bride is an Air Force medic, a retired NCO like me. She was a flight medic for 21 yrs., and worked in the VA Hospital system as an ER Tech for 9 yrs. She is now a Parole Officer with the County Sheriff.

I first met The Bride online, and we corresponded for several weeks until our first date, on Valentine's Day. Over the following months, as we grew closer, we both realized that this was the real thing, and there was no sense in pretending it was anything else. So on Tuesday evening, Sarge presented The Bride with the ring, asked The Question, and the rest is about to become history.

The Bride is fiercely patriotic, like me. She’s a veteran of Desert Storm and the GWOT, also like me. She was abroad in Saudi, twice to Turkey, once to the Azores and once to Guam. She was never in the hot zone, but she did patch up the holes and tears the enemy left behind.

Along with a new wife, I am getting a new family. The Bride has a son and two daughters from a previous marriage, and a grandbaby from the son. I’m going to have a teenage daughter! God help me!

The tentative plan is, the wedding will be in October, on the beach of Sanibel Island, at sunset. It will be a very small deal, with only family attending. The Bride’s son will be the best man, and the two girls will be bridesmaids. The Bride will wear ivory or eggshell; Sarge will be in charcoal-grey.

Over the summer and towards the fall, there will be pics forthcoming for all to see. And the official wedding pics will be posted in the Canteen (yes, I will most likely hijack the thread), so basically, you are all virtually invited!

Sarge will report in later, so Let's Have Fun!

[MEG33]

Congratulations, Sarge!

[PROCON]

Congrats Sarge and best wishes!

[Darksheare]

“I’m going to have a teenage daughter!”

Dear Merciful Hordes of the Undead Thread!
You just may be DOOOoooOoOOOooOoOooOMMMMmmmmeeed..*
*said in dramatic voice into deep coffee mug*

Congrats!

Canteen Thread ping to post 63 for some NEWS for a friend!

[ConorMacNessa]

Congratulations, Old Sarge! I wish all the best for you and the Bride in the coming years!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Tax-chick]

I’m extremely happy for you and The Bride, Old Sarge! May the rest of your lives be nothing but joy!

(p.s., the teenage daughter will outgrow it in 7 years, at most.)

[Kartographer]

Seems to me that having a wife that’s a Parole Office is sort of redundant isn’t it? :-)

Congrats to you both!

[Scoutmaster]

Congratulations to you and soon-to-be Mrs. Old Sarge. And thanks to both of you for your service, from me and my entire family.

[HKMk23]

Congratulations on the brave new relationship.

Best words I can give you on marriage are these:
Do, or do not; there is no try.

Carve that into the deepest part of your soul and you'll be a stellar husband and father.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Best of everything for you, Sarge!!

[abigailsmybaby]

WOW! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[luvie]

....to the happy couple!
best wishes and prayers for you two!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my goodness, Sarge! The very BEST to you and The Bride.

[Silentgypsy]

Holycow! I am so happy for you! I wish you and your bride the greatest happiness!
Sincerely,
Sg

[Arrowhead1952]

Congratulations Sarge (R) on the new bride.

[CatherineofAragon]

Sarge, congratulations and best wishes to you and your future bride! Very happy for you. I highly recommend married life.

I can’t wait to see those pictures! You picked a beautiful month in which to get married.

God’s blessings on all of you.

[darkwing104]

Congrats and best wishes...

[TheOldLady]

Congratulations to my dear friend, Old Sarge! And best wishes to your lovely bride. May God bless your union and your new family always.

[GVnana]

Congratulations Sarge! Very happy for you, and my best wishes to the bride.

[fanfan]

How wonderful Old Sarge!

Congratulations to you both!