mellaman101 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Today I punch clock on 20 years of Naval Service. Very hard today to ingest all the things I've been through with having 28 surgeries the past 5 years. I've been crying since I Signed my DD 214. there's a lot of people on this website who looked after me through the years. there's people on here who sent me out care packages when I was deployed, there's people here that sent me cards also when I was in the hospital. I thank you all for your support and everything else thanks to the administrators for having this website. Out of all the other football websites out there this is truly the best one, I don't say that because I'm a Bills fan I say that because friends of mine who have seen the site that are fans of other teams say so themselves. Now that I'm going home to enjoy my retirement and further heal my body, I hope I can make it up to the stadium this next year's home opener and enjoy some chicken wings and finally meet you all in person. I also want to thank the Buffalo Bills who took my retirement flag and flew it over the stadium for a game. That's going into my retirement shadow box and I'll never forget it and I will cherish it. Thank you all again happy new year god bless you and I hope to meet you all soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Congrats on your retirement and THANK YOU for your service. Edited December 29, 2014 by Maddog69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Quitter. When I read the thread title, my first thought was "How nice. Kyle Orton stopped in to say goodbye." Swear to God... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negativo Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Today I punch clock on 20 years of Naval Service. Very hard today to ingest all the things I've been through with having 28 surgeries the past 5 years. I've been crying since I Signed my DD 214. there's a lot of people on this website who looked after me through the years. there's people on here who sent me out care packages when I was deployed, there's people here that sent me cards also when I was in the hospital. I thank you all for your support and everything else thanks to the administrators for having this website. Out of all the other football websites out there this is truly the best one, I don't say that because I'm a Bills fan I say that because friends of mine who have seen the site that are fans of other teams say so themselves. Now that I'm going home to enjoy my retirement and further heal my body, I hope I can make it up to the stadium this next year's home opener and enjoy some chicken wings and finally meet you all in person. I also want to thank the Buffalo Bills who took my retirement flag and flew it over the stadium for a game. That's going into my retirement shadow box and I'll never forget it and I will cherish it. Thank you all again happy new year god bless you and I hope to meet you all soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Today I punch clock on 20 years of Naval Service. Very hard today to ingest all the things I've been through with having 28 surgeries the past 5 years. I've been crying since I Signed my DD 214. there's a lot of people on this website who looked after me through the years. there's people on here who sent me out care packages when I was deployed, there's people here that sent me cards also when I was in the hospital. I thank you all for your support and everything else thanks to the administrators for having this website. Out of all the other football websites out there this is truly the best one, I don't say that because I'm a Bills fan I say that because friends of mine who have seen the site that are fans of other teams say so themselves. Now that I'm going home to enjoy my retirement and further heal my body, I hope I can make it up to the stadium this next year's home opener and enjoy some chicken wings and finally meet you all in person. I also want to thank the Buffalo Bills who took my retirement flag and flew it over the stadium for a game. That's going into my retirement shadow box and I'll never forget it and I will cherish it. Thank you all again happy new year god bless you and I hope to meet you all soon. Thanks for your service!!! best of luck in retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Best of luck and heal up quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Congratulations to you, man! Way to go. Have fun in your retirement, and Go Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Today I punch clock on 20 years of Naval Service. Very hard today to ingest all the things I've been through with having 28 surgeries the past 5 years. I've been crying since I Signed my DD 214. there's a lot of people on this website who looked after me through the years. there's people on here who sent me out care packages when I was deployed, there's people here that sent me cards also when I was in the hospital. I thank you all for your support and everything else thanks to the administrators for having this website. Out of all the other football websites out there this is truly the best one, I don't say that because I'm a Bills fan I say that because friends of mine who have seen the site that are fans of other teams say so themselves. Now that I'm going home to enjoy my retirement and further heal my body, I hope I can make it up to the stadium this next year's home opener and enjoy some chicken wings and finally meet you all in person. I also want to thank the Buffalo Bills who took my retirement flag and flew it over the stadium for a game. That's going into my retirement shadow box and I'll never forget it and I will cherish it. Thank you all again happy new year god bless you and I hope to meet you all soon. I retired last January after 33 years in the army my friend, congratulations and thank you for your service. Enjoy life and get back to Buffalo for a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1BillsFanInCT Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Didn't retire, but separated for greener pastures after 9 years from Navy this last summer. Congrats on your retirement! What did you do in the Navy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 As a vet [uSAF 1966-70] Thanks for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 What, Orton inspired you to finally hang it up/ Thanks for your service. Good luck in retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks for all you've done for this country. In under Clinton and out under Obama. You my friend are my hero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Hope your pain leaves. All of my respect for serving our country. First beer on me at the Ralph for the opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsoldier54 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Enjoy your retirement. Retired from the Army after 23 years service in 2000. Life goes on and all the best. Thank you for serving our great nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Today I punch clock on 20 years of Naval Service. Very hard today to ingest all the things I've been through with having 28 surgeries the past 5 years. I've been crying since I Signed my DD 214. there's a lot of people on this website who looked after me through the years. there's people on here who sent me out care packages when I was deployed, there's people here that sent me cards also when I was in the hospital. I thank you all for your support and everything else thanks to the administrators for having this website. Out of all the other football websites out there this is truly the best one, I don't say that because I'm a Bills fan I say that because friends of mine who have seen the site that are fans of other teams say so themselves. Now that I'm going home to enjoy my retirement and further heal my body, I hope I can make it up to the stadium this next year's home opener and enjoy some chicken wings and finally meet you all in person. I also want to thank the Buffalo Bills who took my retirement flag and flew it over the stadium for a game. That's going into my retirement shadow box and I'll never forget it and I will cherish it. Thank you all again happy new year god bless you and I hope to meet you all soon. Congrats on your special day. I retired 5 years ago and it took me about a year to transition. I hope yours goes smoothly. I ended up moving back to Buffalo and have been so happy that I did. If you ever need any advise on veteran programs or disability stuff inbox me. Fair winds and following seas. Best of luck and thanks for your service. Thanks for all you've done for this country. In under Clinton and out under Obama. You my friend are my hero! And Bush in the middle.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmac Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Today I punch clock on 20 years of Naval Service. Very hard today to ingest all the things I've been through with having 28 surgeries the past 5 years. I've been crying since I Signed my DD 214. there's a lot of people on this website who looked after me through the years. there's people on here who sent me out care packages when I was deployed, there's people here that sent me cards also when I was in the hospital. I thank you all for your support and everything else thanks to the administrators for having this website. Out of all the other football websites out there this is truly the best one, I don't say that because I'm a Bills fan I say that because friends of mine who have seen the site that are fans of other teams say so themselves. Now that I'm going home to enjoy my retirement and further heal my body, I hope I can make it up to the stadium this next year's home opener and enjoy some chicken wings and finally meet you all in person. I also want to thank the Buffalo Bills who took my retirement flag and flew it over the stadium for a game. That's going into my retirement shadow box and I'll never forget it and I will cherish it. Thank you all again happy new year god bless you and I hope to meet you all soon. Congratulations, thank you for your service, and welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Retirement is great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Congrats on your retirement brother. I also just retired December 1st after 26 years of service in the Air Force! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Separated after 10 years in the Air Force myself.....that first day is a strange feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBackersChicago Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Quitter. When I read the thread title, my first thought was "How nice. Kyle Orton stopped in to say goodbye." Swear to God... Exact same thought. How delusional are we? Congrats and much respect to the OP. Thank you for your service. Edited December 30, 2014 by BillsBackersChicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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