Had The Privilege To Meet Up With Army Chief Last Night

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Last night my son and I had the true privilege to meet our friend Army Chief and folks what I saw was nothing short of miraculous. This is something that will warm many hearts here, which is why I decided to create a new thread as opposed to adding to his prayer one. A single post there may go missed and all things considered everyone should hear about this great news. For the record I did ask him if it was alright for me to update the forum and he was not opposed.

The updates we have received via Sam, especially when Chuck was down early on, have been priceless. Priceless to us and, most importantly, priceless to Chuck as well. Sam’s genuine concern has touched him deeply to say the very least and it’s meant a lot to us too. Through Sam and then Chuck himself we knew he was getting stronger every day, but there was probably a tendency by many to see him as improving but still noticeably weakened.

We met up with AC, his wife, children and family at a local bowling alley. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I suppose I wasn’t expecting to see someone who appeared 100% normal healthwise that even walked with a spring in his step. Guys Chuck looks great, plain and simple. He was sharp as always and also fairly energetic. He claimed to still be a little thin from what he is used to, but overall I’m telling you his condition is remarkable.

Without overdoing it and making him uncomfortable, I’ll just say that there are three primary things I took from this meeting. First is that Chuck leaves us little doubt that despite his hardships he is truly blessed and with everyone’s help is now destined to remain here with us for some time.

Second is that real, sincere prayer can and does work. His is our testament to that, “our” as in his family, old friends and of course the many caring members here.

Third is that he is one hell of a nice guy. The man is everything in person we have come to expect and then some, so surely our prayers have gone to the deserving.

Lastly let me please not dissuade any further support, as I almost didn’t post this at all because I don’t want people to stop caring and also praying. He still has substantial healing to do and nothing is carved in stone here. He is going to make it through the tunnel as long as we help to keep the batteries to his flashlight charged, so don’t stop doing that part until we know it’s over.

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That’s awesome. Shows that spirit and will can overcome a lot of things. No doubt a weaker minded person would have passed.

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Wow, that is awesome Safety.

The prayers will not stop nor will they slow down, I take it as encouragement to pray even harder.

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Man this puts a massive grin on my face.

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When I first read the AC topic many months ago it had a truly significant impact. I’ve been on many forums since '99 and as a result have seen some people pass on. Some who I actually knew in person on regional forums, some who I only knew as a username.

And while I miss posting, debating and such with those people if I hadn’t actually met them it never made a truly dramatic impression. I don’t know why AC seemed so different. But in his case I had genuine concern rather than the typical “man, that’s sad” reaction.

At any rate, I’m glad to see one of the good guys draw a long straw for a change. Usually it doesn’t happen that way.

I tell ya, between three dead gun bills (I know we need to stay on guard for that EO business), my Section 8 neighbors moving on and now this news…it’s shaping up to be a good week.

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thanks for posting this, safetyhit. really glad to read it.

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Glad to hear his spirits and health is up (considering). Thanks for the update.

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There’s no better medicine than support and positive reenforcement from friends and family. Looks like AC has all of the above. Great to hear!

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Great to hear that’s for sure. Just one question, who’s a better bowler?

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I’m with Steyr. It’s strange to care so much about the well being of somebody you’ve never met.

I’m glad he’s doing well.

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We needed some good news. Thanks for sharing.

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Wonderful news.

I assume you picked up the check? :lol:

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I was last week wondering about this gent. Thank you much for the update! Very nice to good news, God knows we need it.:slight_smile:

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Exactly, whatever it is we may have helped do let’s not stop until the final goal is achieved. You know what that’s all about Ryan.

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Totally agree. This really hit home and its in a way unexplainable. Not gonna lie. I have shed tears over ACs condition at first.

There is a commonality or brotherhood on here that is unspoken but you know its there.

Only way I can explain it is that it resembles something along these lines. I am a former infantryman in the Army. Now if I ever heard of another grunt coming down with something thought at first to be terminal it would deeply disturb me. Why? I’ve never met the guy yet it hurts me.

It is because I’ve been in his shoes. I probably know his attitude and mindset about many things. That commonality causes me to care. Kinda the same thing going on with AC. Our ‘hobby/obsession’ brings people together who think/act/believe alike which brings a bond. It really hits home when someone high up on our totem pole is going through rough times. OK probably a little too deep and sentimental but that’s my take.

-Jax

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Same with me and also surely many of us. But know well that your instincts are correct in this case. The man reeks of pure goodness.

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You put it into better words than I possibly could have.

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I think a lot of it is if somebody posts enough you can get a sense of who they are, despite the fact that you can make up almost anything on the internet. Sooner or later you get a true insight into a person for better or for worse, and this is especially true when the chips are down and things are going poorly.

And in instances like this your recognize that guys like AC are better people than many you have met it the real world. I wish I could clone his entire family and populate my neighborhood with them.

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That sounds so damn strange if you take it out of context.

“I wanna clone your family…”

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Edit: Site appears to be having a technical issue or I’m just lost.