Originally Posted by
Courtney Mil
So, Tom. You can take the man out of the Service, but you can't take the Service out of the man?
Definitely - you can see that in the eyes of the old guard each Nov, especially if you get them talking as you stand around the memorial. I was never the military cabbage type but I took it seriously, did my best, had a laugh along the way. I was ready to leave though and while I don't miss it, I'm happy to say it has left me a better person. You are of course right Courtney, you can't take the Service out of the man. They take away the pay though - boy do I miss that