Today, David was promoted to a Major in the United States Army. He's 31 years old. Did I mention he is also a Green Beret? For those of you who don't know David and randomly met him on the street, he would give you his realty business card and ask if you have a home you need to sell. He would proudly show you his books filled with pictures of homes he buys, renovates and rents out; homes he has successfully sold in the past year; and of course he would show you some pictures of his beautiful family. He would probably not once mention, nor would you guess, that your potential realtor is a West Point graduate, Ranger, and Special Forces Officer. He wouldn't let it slip that he can jump out of airplanes at very high altitudes even though he used to be afraid of heights. He would fail to inform you that in another life, he enjoys Subway's cold cut trio sandwiches and can "tear up" a burrito, chips and queso at Moe's, but when required, he can also survive in the wilderness for days eating only tree bark, wild vegetation, bugs, and lord knows what else (I don't ask). There are a million and one other things that he can do that would boggle the human mind, but I don't know what they are exactly. See, my point is, he doesn't talk much about that part of his life and most certainly wouldn't brag about it.
Soooo....I'm going to do it for him. Congratulations, Uncle D-Satt, for all of your professional accomplishments as a member of the United States Army. Thank you for your time and countless sacrifices that you selflessly make on a daily basis for the men, women, and children of our country. Thank you to your family, who support you and have to make sacrifices as well while you do your job. I don't say it enough, but I am so proud of all that you represent, all that you risk, and all that you DO everyday for us. We love you!
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