Time To Serve You

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In 1985 I was a lost boy. Just got graduated from high school and had no clue what to do with my life. I decided, to join the Army. It was not just the Army, I became an 82nd Air Borne Trooper.

From the beginning of basic, it was hard on my body and mind. Yes… I almost quit, but I was determined to finish the basics. When I graduated, I decided to challenge my mind and body one more time. I went to Air Born School in Ft. Benning, Georgia. The training was three weeks long and yes… I did it.

I was stationed in Ft Bragg, NC. My job was in 13 Fox Forward Observer, Artillery. To help you understand it better, my job is to locate the enemy and call for Artillery fire. Three years in the 82nd taught me so much. I learn to go farther, never quit, respect, and never rat on my brothers and sisters in your platoon.

My last day was a long day for me. It was midnight and when I was walking to my car to leave the base, I looked back and smiled. When I turn around, I was standing in front of a Two-Star General. I snap into attention and solute. The general asks me this question, “Why are you smiling son?” I had to think for a moment and made sure, I said the right words. “Sir, I’m leaving the Army and it’s my last day. I just want to say goodbye in my own ways.” The General pause for a moment and told me this… “Remember what you have learned and use it wherever you go. Be proud and remember who you are. You’re an 82nd Airborne Trooper and never forget that!

The next thing that surprised me the most, the General did not solute me, instead, he reached out to me, to shake my hand. Instead, I stand straight and saluted this General. The General, his officers (that were next to him), and his driver, looked back at me and solute. The General got into Hummer and said, “Don’t forget what I said, and good luck son.” I smiled as they drove away.

The lessons that I learned in my three years, are never forget what you learned and respect everyone. It doesn’t matter, the race, color, ethnicity, or religion.

After getting out of the military, I continue to use the military lessons in my daily life. The lesson that I learned from the military,  I can use it to my advantage and helped me to go in the right direction in my life. I know I am going to face challenges, and I am going to fail in my life. Failure is not an option, but a lesson must learn and correct immediately. I am ready to face the world.

In my Real Estate career, I know. I can use the military to help me and prepare my business for the next level. I can use these lessons, to respect and serve others. I love to help and protect my clients when they need to buy or sell a home. In this market, you need an agent to protect and look out for you. I am the agent.

 

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