68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub.
One of the first screen names I ever saw, when I stumbled into the Freeper Canteen four years past.
Brian Marotta was one of the most steadfast voices in support of my soldiers and my mission, and me, for all that time.
His greatness of heart helped found the FReeper Canteen, which has been a place of comfort and support for countless nameless soldiers, and especially those under my charge, and lastly, myself.
I shall recall his strength of purpose; his humor and his sincerity; his faithfulness in the support of the friend, and the dogged pursuit of the foe.
I wish to paraphrase a passage from my favorite author:
“If more of us valued your ways, it would be a merrier world. But sad or merry, you must leave it now. Farewell.”
Thank you, Brian. Until our next posting.
BTTT