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blinddog 99
10-18-2006, 08:17 PM
At my business, we had a very big VIP visit today. Some time ago, Carl, our machinist and engineer, a great guy, who is a member of the Texas State Guard, told me that their signs at Camp Mabrey were pretty sad. Since we are in the business and we like to help the community when and where possible, we did them some signs for their HQ.

Well, after making a formal appointment, the Brigadier General Raymond Peters, Major Tom Mohler and their staff arrived this morning to present us with an award of thanks and a medallion of honor for our contribution in an area where they typically get no support. The plaque, for anyone who cares, read (It was presented framed so I can't scan it) " In recognition of selfless service and support to the Texas Military Forces, Mr. McCallum and his dedicated staff provided professional military signage for Headquarters, Texas State Guard. This is a noteworthy accomplishment that increases the professional image of our volunteer forces. The State of Texas will genuinely benefit from the outstanding support provided by Mr. McCallum and the iZone corporate team."

May be small potatoes to some, but we were truly moved and honored, these guys, an all volunteer outfit, put 1800 men and women on the ground when Rita hit. We lost Carl for many weeks.

We are beaming pround tonight and I just wanted to share this with you guys. :pumpup:

josie
10-18-2006, 09:07 PM
woohoo WTG Blind:partyalone: :partyalone:

congratulations:clap: :clap:

blinddog 99
10-18-2006, 09:15 PM
Josie, thanks so much, it was a truly touching moment, these guys are very cool. Got my picture taken for the press with this big ass General, who was a real gentleman. BTW, where in Montreal are you? Outremont, Laval, eastern townships, in the city? The reason I ask is that my business partner and his wife are from Montreal. He wants his two daughters to go to school at McGill.

I love walking on Sherbrooke St. on a sunny winter afternoon.....

josie
10-19-2006, 10:34 AM
Hey blind im closer to Laval than Mtl about 5 minutes from Laval..

PS:Congrats again.... please post some pics of the article scan it if u can....

Steelhorse
10-19-2006, 08:55 PM
^5 to you and your Company.....With all the stuff happening in the World, "Our Service Men and Women" need to know that we appreciate all their efforts in keeping us safe!!!! Good Job Dog!!!!!

Clem
10-19-2006, 09:47 PM
Glad to hear you helped and very glad you wanted to.

Thank you very much,

Clem