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[oboogie]

19 hours ago, Devious6 said:

So, this morning, while soaking in our spa at 6:30 AM like we do most weekdays, I "mentioned" to Lynn that I had scheduled my session for September 10th. Houston, we are Go for launch. 

I kind of act like I already told him, and he must have forgotten. ;-)

[PinkUnicorn]

3 hours ago, Devious6 said:

I am truly stoked and anxious. This will be my personal memorial to 9/11 and my experiences in the Pentagon. [...]

 

I just happened to come across this at the Smithsonian about @Devious6

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Context: Col. Mark Volk was one of the brave Pentagon employees who helped save colleagues trapped in the damaged Pentagon. As an intense fire raged, Col. Volk ordered an evacuation and rushed from his office on the third floor of the D ring to the E ring to look for survivors. In recognition of his actions Col. Volk was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal.

http://amhistory.si.edu/september11/collection/record.asp?ID=20

Edited August 16, 2016 by PinkUnicorn

[oboogie]

29 minutes ago, PinkUnicorn said:

I just happened to come across this at the Smithsonian about @Devious6

http://amhistory.si.edu/september11/collection/record.asp?ID=20

Wow. This is amazing, @Devious6. Proud to know a genuine hero. Well done, sir.

[Devious6]

I was asked to donate my uniform and original award from that day - never thought it would be featured as a part of the exhibition. The award was the original one I received. I honestly didn't want one - I did then and still do feel that I was doing what I should have done. It was my responsibility to protect and help others. After time, people who were there submitted a request to have the award upgraded - without my knowledge - and I was ultimately awarded The Soldier's Medal at my retirement ceremony a little more than two years later. That truly humbled me.

Thanks for the kind words. It was my honor to serve and I am grateful to have been able to help that day.

[Devious6]

Since @PinkUnicorn found the Smithsonian link, I'll share the Soldier's Medal pictures with you. I don't think I've ever posted them on line before. The glare is the camera flash. It is awarded with two certificates - the award certificate as well as a narrative certificate. Most other medals only have the award certificate. I have them framed along with the eagle rank insignias that was able to recover from the locker in my office several weeks later and a picture of the Pentagon showing the destruction.

[Gingerninja]

Mark, wow... I really want to hug you right now. @Devious6

[Gingerninja]

Appointment for early Feb made with Paul Dobleman. *squee*

[Manu Manu]

11 hours ago, Gingerninja said:

Appointment for early Feb made with Paul Dobleman. *squee*

no way!!! Paul Dobleman is on my top short list!!! you Lucky!

[Gingerninja]

Plenty of time to save my pennies! @Manu Manu

[Devious6]

Met with my artist yesterday, put down a deposit and discussed the design again. He hopes to have it ready for me later this week - but still have plenty of time.

[pidjones]

I was asked to donate my uniform and original award from that day - never thought it would be featured as a part of the exhibition. The award was the original one I received. I honestly didn't want one - I did then and still do feel that I was doing what I should have done. It was my responsibility to protect and help others. After time, people who were there submitted a request to have the award upgraded - without my knowledge - and I was ultimately awarded The Soldier's Medal at my retirement ceremony a little more than two years later. That truly humbled me.

Thanks for the kind words. It was my honor to serve and I am grateful to have been able to help that day.

To some extent, heros are victims of circumstances. But, they must be willing to act on their training and care for others more than themselves. My deep gratitude for your service that day, and your entire career is my award to you.

[Huskey]

Hi, so I'm getting a free tattoo from an aprentice tomorrow who's trying to build his portfolio. All he asked of me is too tip him good. I don't know what I should tip him since it's free. This is the tattoo I will be getting. About same size and located the same as picture(Tricep area)

Edited August 18, 2016 by Huskey

[SStu]

@Huskey that all depends on where you are located, what kind of shop it is and what kind of job he does. Given that you're asking this question at all prompts me to offer - I would tread VERY carefully, if at all. You're gonna wear his practice forever.

[AverageJer]

On August 16, 2016 at 9:52 AM, marley mission said:

@Devious6 hey man funny you should mention those blue skies - i was working in a school in northern NJ at the time - and to this day - any day that demonstrates the most ideal of weather conditions - crystal blue skies, crisp, yet beautiful temps...reminds me of 9/11 - it was the most wonderful of weather days i can ever remember in my life - and so oddly it is that it reminds of the most surreal and horrible of days - i still get the chills thinking about it

good luck with your tattoo - i look forward to seeing it

btw - i laughed at your mentioning the appt to your wife - rmeinds me so much of how i drop the news of yet another tattoo appointment

god bless

It was like this in Minnesota too. Literally one of the nicest days of the year. Nicest possible. I still remember it vividly too. I was working in a residential treatment center for kids. They were freaked out and we weren't sure how much to share- they had already endured more trauma than most people ever do.

Enjoy the tattoo @Devious6 - nothing can change the past but we can always choose to control how we move forward. 

[AverageJer]

Appointment set for late October. Will be going in late September to get my daughters ears pierced for her 8th birthday. 

[marley mission]

Todd Noble monday - thats what I'm saying

[a_beukeveld]

Mr. Dave Cummings just sent me this sketch for my arm in Montreal. The 2 x's are my elbow and ditch.

Beyond stoked.

[Dan]

On 7/17/2016 at 10:57 PM, Dan said:

so I got an appointment today for August 25th for a tiger head on my left hand with Alycia Harr(grass valley). 

 I just got the artwork for this one,and I am in love with it ! 

 it's going to be full bold color.

Edited August 21, 2016 by Dan

[Devious6]

^^^^ Nice one, Dan!

[chrislj54]

Booked in with William Lollie in October. Stoked

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[Oiocha]

Annie Frenzel emailed me back last night!  I hope, hope, hope we can get something worked out.  It'll be my first tattoo in a year and maybe one of my only tattoos of the year.  Going to get a battle babe if things work out.

[Sinclair89]

I'm flying out to florida in October to visit Disney Land/Universal so was,wondering if there are any tattoo places in that area you could recommend so me and the wife can go get a little tattoo to remember the trip by?

My next "big" tattoo is going to be the start of my pirate themed leg sleeve. Sailor Jerry ship in a storm with a Jolly Rodger. With skull and crossed pistols .

My next

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[marley mission]

@Sinclair89 jacksonville has inksmith and rogers which is pretty well regarded around here

hey but there is also a shop right in universal - hart and huntington - they might even have an "inkmaster" standing by for ya

Edited August 25, 2016 by marley mission

[Sinclair89]

@Sinclair89 jacksonville has inksmith and rogers which is pretty well regarded around here

hey but there is also a shop right in universal - hart and huntington - they might even have an "inkmaster" standing by for ya

Just checked out the Hart and Huntington page. Some seriously good stuff on there! Thank you ?

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[Dan]

On 8/20/2016 at 7:36 PM, Dan said:

 I just got the artwork for this one,and I am in love with it ! 

 it's going to be full bold color.

here are some crappy pics of an amazing tattoo I got today.

 

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