April 30th- Another beautiful day in the pacific northwest. And with the exception that we are all saying goodbye to two of our favorite people ... LTG James Dubik, and his amazing wife, Sharon Basso.
These pictures tell the story from the 7th row, behind their family. Their beautiful new twin granddaughters were there for the day, but I think one of them pretty much slept through it all ... including the cannons! The family was exactly as you would expect, and were all smiles for it all.
Four star General Campbell spoke, drawing a few chuckles and applause. It was just a great day all around.
If there was ever a doubt that these two were special, all you had to do was watch them, and listen to the words spoken about their contributions and endeavors while here at Fort Lewis.
Watching the General watching his lady get accolades and awards and praise, he stood with a beaming smile, and so much love and pride in his eyes. In fact, the end of his speech included a statement to the effect that he would be proud to be General Basso.
She teared up several times and was surprised by special honors bestowed upon her. But there was no surprise for us. Sharon has been a phenomenal champion in this effort. She's attended events, supported HeartStones, she even shot the CoinForce.com t-shirt cannon at this year's PackOut.
There are some who do things because they are required, some who do it to "check that box" off, some who do it because their role calls for it ... and then there is Sharon. She does what she does, from her heart .. and it shows!
I thank her for her friendship and counsel, her support, and for her genuine realization of the importance of supporting troop morale. Wish we could clone this one, folks!
Sharon, we'll see you in early June! Sharon has asked us to visit her during the national tour stop in the DC area. We look forward to it!!!
The general and his lady are leaving some big shoes to fill!
General Troy is stepping up and now has command of Fort Lewis. We hope to see his smiling face with us for future events! ( ; We would welcome him, but he is a familiar face here at Fort Lewis, so ummm ... sheesh, how do you do this one? lol Good luck General Troy ... you won't need it, you have this wired!
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PS ... It was good to see so many troops and family members of Fort Lewis units who have been recipients of Hero shirts over the last 4 years. We have promises from a number of these that will be there for the ceremony and roll out from the main fire house at Fort Lewis, or up on Freedom Bridge.
Tags: LTG James Dubik, Sharon Basso, General Troy, Fort Lewis
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