Comments on: Becoming “Top”

By: Antonio Jacobo

Antonio Jacobo — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:53:05 +0000

Sign me up for your blog, sounds like a trip.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:20:28 +0000

Congrats CJ!!!

By: devildog6771

devildog6771 — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:01:58 +0000

Congratulations C.J.. I think you will be an excellent 1stSgt.. I wish you and your family the best. Be safe!

By: wordsmith

wordsmith — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:04:06 +0000

Congratulations, CJ! I can’t think of anyone else who epitomizes everything I would want in an American soldier, let alone one who exemplifies all the best qualities of a true leader. Good luck and Godspeed!

By: Grumpy

Grumpy — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:47:29 +0000

Hi CJ,

You have done everything you really can do for me. I have a rather extensive vocabulary, I can access most of the time. But, on some subjects, I’m not able to tap the right words, in fact in some cases, I don’t even believe the right words even exist. Like I said before, I’m stubborn, lets try. You have been extremely helpful and motivational to this “Grumpy” old vet. About your prayers, the prayers of the warrior are extremely important. Over the years, I’ve found myself in prayer, but not talking TO HIM, but talking WITH HIM. The prepositional change is an important difference. I would be the worst liar in the world, if I said your name had not come up in our chats. This would also include your family and your unit. GODSPEED, MY FRIEND.

Grumpy

By: PJ

PJ — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:58:46 +0000

Hi CJ,

Happy to have you back on a blog again. I made some life/job changes recently too, and I know it’s not easy. You’ve got a terrific and suppostive family and of course you are a young capable guy so I know you’ll do very well. God bless you, and keep in touch with us.

By: Kathi

Kathi — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:33:54 +0000

Congratulations!
And wishing a Happy 4th, to you and your family!
Great to see you posting here.

By: J. Mraz

J. Mraz — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:54:00 +0000

Congratulations 1SG. Help those new platoon leaders along as best you see fit. Help them before the Commander “helps” them help themselves. They’ll appreciate your guidance and patience if they’re the type to listen to wisdom. Trust me, I know.

By: Chrisntx

Chrisntx — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:23:34 +0000

CJ Congratulations. I have know doubt you will make a great First Sergeant. Will keep you and your lovely family in our prayers as you make this transition to your new duty station.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:22:35 +0000

Thank you all for your wonderful compliment. Just because I’m fulfilling a dream of mine doesn’t necessarily mean I’m going to make a great First Sergeant. I won’t willingly fail, but I like to put the horse before the cart.

Grumpy, thanks for sharing that story. You’re a motivator whether you know it or not. My prayers are will you and I’m here if you ever need anything.