Hey All,
Had an opportunity last week to visit with an old friend of mine from the Army. Bob and I were stationed together in The Republic of Panama back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. In fact at that time I was the Commander of a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter unit in charge of all aeromedical evacuation operations during “Operation Just Cause”. During that military operatione the U.S. Military successfully ousted Manuel Noriega, the corrupt dictator from power and as a result we ultimately helped to restore democracy in that country. Bob was one of my senior warrant officers during that time and was also one of my instructor pilots. In addition to aeromedical support during “Operation Just Cause,” my unit was also primarily responsible for all aeromedical rescue missions (both military and civilian) throughout the Republic of Panama and also along the borders of Costa Rica and Columbia. I hadn’t seen Bob for about 27 years. Found out recently that Bob has actually been living with his wife in Tampa for the past 3 or 4 years. So we decided to meet for a little lunch last week and to talk about old times. It’s always so nice to rekindle old friendships! Luv Gary
How awesome that you were able to meet up with him. I hope you have many more such experiences in the coming future Gary!!!
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Thanks Blue. Always fun to do these reunions especially after so many years !
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It must have been very exciting and so much to catch up on!
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So glad you had a good time, Gary!
I wish you more of that in the future,
Dolly
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Thanks Dolly. Hope I will have more opportunities to reunite.
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Very special feeling; I can totally relate to it. I am so much looking forward to reuniting with all my cousins at a family occasion two weeks from now!
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What a great photo. What great smiles! cherish the moments Gary! cherish them! ❤
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Amen! Luv Gary
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Always great to catch up with old friends.
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Yes it is ! Almost as great as getting virtual spoons !
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This is great. There’s nothing like rekindling the friendship and camaraderie that two once shared. It’s a lifetime of memories!!
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Agree. It really nice to remember old times and also to catch up on what has occurred since last we saw each other.
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That is special Gary, so nice that you have been in contact with some friends and reunited. Great photo by the way. Enjoy! 🙂
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Thanks Lynne. This is good for me to rekindle old friendships. It helps to keep me going, because I do have my moments thinking about Terry and all he had to go through only to end up leaving this earth at way too young an age. Still doesn’t seem possible.
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It’s great that you guys were able to reconnect! It’s amazing how great it is to see someone for the first time in a long time – even after many years, those connections that existed at one time are still there and rekindled so easily.
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Yes reconnecting is great and it is amazing how quickly those previous connections come back so quickly, Gary.
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What you two did is immeasurable. The results to the people effected beyond thanks. I am so glad you were able to relight the flame of old comradeship. I wish you many more
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Thanks Osyth. It is good to do this and do plan to do more.
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Lovely photo 😊 I met with someone yesterday whom I hadn’t seen in 18 years although we have had a connection through family members. It was like those 18 years hadn’t existed. She held my hand the entire time, just like the first time we met when I was the one who was bedridden. I’m so glad you had this opportunity to talk about an important time in your lives that only a colleague would understand. 💜
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Yes it is great to do this and it is true, the connections do seem to come back rather quickly even after so many years.
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Wonderful!
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Great to see old friends!
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First, thank you to both of you for your dedicated service to this country, your both truly hero’s in my opinion, and how wonderful to reunite and meet up again. thanks for sharing…!! XX
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What wonderful news, Gary! It´s always good to reconnect with old friends! 😀
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