Ray shipping out

Ray · Post by **Ray** » February 19th, 2004, 9:32 am

Well Rangers and fellow DEP's, MY time has finally come. It was almost two years ago that I first sat down with my recruiter, and I had to wait till I turned 18 before I could do anything. I have been working very hard to prepare myself physically and mentally. I am a little nervous, but more excited than anything. Although I only posted on this site when it was necessary, I learned so much from it. Thank you Rangers for your helpful information and your prior service (and for some current service) to our country. What I want to get out of my service is something I can be proud of the rest of my life, as you all have. I'll report back ASAP.

I will NOT let you down...

Slowpoke · Post by **Slowpoke** » February 19th, 2004, 9:56 am

Good luck Ray. Just do it.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » February 19th, 2004, 10:13 am

I don't want to speak for Ranger Bell Ray, just pretend you hear his voice dispensing good advice to you. He may even be back soon.

Good luck Ray, you will be a fine young man. Hooah!

edk84 · Post by **edk84** » February 19th, 2004, 10:14 am

Good Luck Ray.

Harris · Post by **Harris** » February 19th, 2004, 1:36 pm

goodluck

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » February 19th, 2004, 4:01 pm

Ray-
Thank you in advance for your service. Everybody can't be the best...only the ones who want it bad enough can. It's your dream...don't let anyone or anything stop you from getting it. Now, go "Break a leg!" Good luck and please keep in touch.
RLTW
EP

Looon · Post by **Looon** » February 19th, 2004, 7:05 pm

If you get to a point and it seems hard, just remember "FUCK IT AND DRIVE ON".

Best of luck. Keep us updated.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » February 19th, 2004, 7:24 pm

Listen to Luna,

That was some damn fine advice.

Rage · Post by **Rage** » February 19th, 2004, 11:45 pm

Ray - It was a pleasure talking to you. I wish you the best of luck.

Saltbitch · Post by **Saltbitch** » February 20th, 2004, 12:35 pm

Since I don't really give advice, I'll leave you with some words from my Ranger Buddy, the Mailman,"It can always get worse." So when everything seems like it is at its worst and you can't take anymore, just take comfort in the fact that it is NOT as bad as it seems; it could always be worse. Drive on.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » February 21st, 2004, 1:54 pm

Never quit Ray. Never ever quit. Passed out on a stretcher is the only way you allow yerself to get outta there. If yer awake and know they're hauling ya out, then yer a quitter. Knowing yer a quitter is hard to live with Ray. Don't ever do it. Drive on and on and on.

RLTW
Bell

Thanks Ranger Steadfast.