My farewell Speech- Sept 17, 2012

My Farewell Speech - Inspired by Derek Roslonek and Cory Meade...
   Hello , everyone!
    I just want to say what a wonderful experience I had in my final months on Board USS FIGHTING PELELIU LHA 5. My transfer or booting out of my Supply division was at first a humiliating and hurtful experience. I felt i had a purpose in my division , even though my yelling and hard core methods offended many new sailors. The older ones 25 and above seem to understand my wisdom , logic or advise. I know I didn't always say or do the politically correct thing , but that's the way i grew up. I try to assimilate and be like the young crowd, but my experience and common sense would not allow me to totally melt into their way of thinking. I mean I come from the no cell phone , no internet , no email Navy. I was thrust ed into a deployment weeks after checking on board and at that time it was the cleaning or ending of the Persian Gulf War. It was a rough time and a harsh one at that too. But we found solace in each other. In the Navy I grew up in , it was all about brotherhood , team work. looking out for one another , right or wrong, covering for one another. But when I checked on board Jan 2011, I was not prepared what sequence of events that would take a gung ho , hard charger into a disgruntled, disrespected , humiliated and pissed off sailor. My rants and arguments in S9 are going to be legendary and worth memories for all that witnessed those events.
  But the ERO9 Crew , became my saving grace , a place to readjust , to work on my issues, anger management , patience , temper tantrums.. etc. It was time to become that youthful , and playful guy that was hidden because of all the bullshit surrounding me. I must say some of the guys and gals I worked with in ER09 , became closer friends and true shipmates than alot of the supply types. I'm deeply honored and I have great respect for Derek and Cory and Greg for assisting me in my journey and final destination into the civilian world. I will always cherish all the jokes, the Dick's last resort party and the insults from the management staff. Why because i followed a waitress , by jumping over the fence before the damn bar was open.. haha.. well anyways, I really always laugh about the jokes we played on one another .. The I never take pictures of myself is the best one. The gay jokes.. the Heavy metal music, MY van Halen and AC DC overplayed songs.. Sorry about that Whittaker. My clone or soon to be copy cat Mclendon.. hehhe..MY many pop corn eating's.. the movie nights.. the whole experience being with the best group of guys and gals o the boat.. You are truly unique and different , because you all have attitudes and demeanor's that didn't fit in with the rest of the crowd.,. You dared to question things and dared to be different. Out cast , perhaps, but I have been one my whole career. I 'm not going to apologize for my attitude or demeanor. Because I am what I am ,, and I 'm POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN..
 My final thoughts is Be true to those that are true to you and always look out for one another. No one is going to protect you or help you than your own division.. and I so happy , even for a brief moment you all had a chance to experience My brand of lecturing and teaching and I wish you all the best in your future goals.. and I will always cherish the many memories we created for one another.. Thank guys I will truly miss you and I love the great times we shared and they will be forever embedded in my mind and spirit!! For those of you who like to live .. I salute you!!!
THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS @ 2012..