G-SXTY,
I have just read through your post again, and I must say you deserve all that you have achieved. One thing that is brilliant about your experience is that it will come out in the aspects of your job through enthusiasm I am sure. Going through one you have done to get where you are will give you a glow that I am sure will rub off and inspire others.
I have been flying airliners for just over a year now, and one thing I really enjoy is people with a story to tell. Some of the Captains I fly with have exactly that, and are still as enthusiatic as ever about their jobs, even after 20 years of flying which is great for me sitting there in the right hand seat, and inspires me to be an and equally enthusiastic Captain when my time comes.
Thank you once again for sharing this all with us.