tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574778848530617170.post5380925845545147956..comments2023-06-02T13:43:09.303+03:00Comments on The Sandman: Shana TovaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04217783969690894498noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574778848530617170.post-60346879017243428182008-10-04T13:01:00.000+03:002008-10-04T13:01:00.000+03:00Thank you all for your kind comments and wishes.Ka...Thank you all for your kind comments and wishes.<BR/>Karl - No longer a tanker. During med school I was transfered to the medical corps. However I served several years as the medical officer in an armored batallion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217783969690894498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574778848530617170.post-24763775096007387062008-10-03T16:32:00.000+03:002008-10-03T16:32:00.000+03:00Congrats on the promotion! Reading your posts over...Congrats on the promotion! Reading your posts over on Treppenwitz, I didn't realize you were a reservist. Are you still a tanker or did you shift over to be a medical officer?<BR/><BR/>Karl (US Navy Reserve, soon to retire)<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574778848530617170.post-50249070137921568592008-10-02T16:07:00.000+03:002008-10-02T16:07:00.000+03:00Shana Tova gam lecha!Best of luck in your new begi...Shana Tova gam lecha!<BR/><BR/>Best of luck in your new beginnings: year, job, and of course, career as a sentimental.<BR/><BR/>Take care!Stethoschopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043200837302650672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574778848530617170.post-20876640352560376132008-10-01T21:04:00.000+03:002008-10-01T21:04:00.000+03:00Mazal Tov, Sandman. I think endings and beginning...Mazal Tov, Sandman. I think endings and beginnings are always very emotional. Of course, you're older and wiser now and you now know what you missed by being a "lone soldier". How blessed you are that your parents were able to be there for this event.<BR/><BR/>And your service to our country and people is very much appreciated.Bailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115498582378133552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574778848530617170.post-35465035047460732412008-10-01T19:34:00.000+03:002008-10-01T19:34:00.000+03:00Okay, so I got choked up during my reading of your...Okay, so I got choked up during my reading of your post -- I'm at least as old as you are, if age means anything here -- and after reading what your mom wrote, a tear. <BR/><BR/>Maybe part of growing older isn't just hormonal. Maybe the most important part is understanding what matters. <BR/><BR/>Mazal tov on your promotion. May your dear parents live long, healthy lives, and share many more of your joyous moments.rutimizrachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809119908148195009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574778848530617170.post-57635116429149262112008-09-30T17:15:00.000+03:002008-09-30T17:15:00.000+03:00great post. thanks for sharing this. i think its c...great post. thanks for sharing this. <BR/><BR/>i think its certainly heartening that your parents get to put the new insignia on you. i was fortunate and blessed enough that when i was commissioned, my parents put the ranks on for me, one on each side. my girlfriend was there as well. i recall it was a proud moment for us all. <BR/><BR/>all the best in your time of transition. :)Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06540388790434163301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574778848530617170.post-31033093133170416602008-09-30T12:56:00.000+03:002008-09-30T12:56:00.000+03:00This plain, unassuming ceremony was very emotio...This plain, unassuming ceremony was very emotional for us too. For years your father and I lived with the guilt feelings of not being there for you in person if not in spirit and in our hearts. Thank you for the honor and the privilege. We are proud of you and feel lucky to have arrived to this day.<BR/><BR/>Love<BR/><BR/>Mom and Dad<BR/><BR/>(& see you tomorrow)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com