Glad to hear AC is doing well!
Sound fun and delicious, often wondered what it would be like to meet some of you.
Feel free to substitute “if only we had more like him.”
I was using clone in a general context, not a literal scientific context.
:lol:
That’s great news - my thoughts and prayers go out to AC and his family; truly great news !!!
This thread made my day!
Great news, continued prayers inbound for AC
It amuses me greatly to continue to believe that you meant it in the literal scientific context. :lol:
It’s even better when it’s like “I wanna clone you, and your family… so I can live with them!”
Safetyhit, thank you for the post, and the update on AC.
I think in a way you got to represent many of us, having the chance to shake his hand and wish him well. Thanks very much for doing that, I appreciate it very much.
And your son got to visit a carnival - woot! 
Good news, I do not know Army Chief, even on this forum, since I am new, I have never talked with him even in thread discussions.
To me, however, it is always good news to hear that good people are doing well. Especially amongst so much negativity.
Safety Hit:
Thank you for your heartwarming story of your meeting with AC. Until now we’ve only heard description of AC’s condition from him and the Mrs. You are our eyes and ears at that meeting. AC means a lot to me since we first started moderating about the same time at the 1911forum. He is a gentleman and a real warrior. I bet he’s a wonderful husband and a great father too.
That’s so great to hear. I’m so happy to see one of the good guys getting a break for a change.
I needed some good news today.
Here I was mildly embarrassed to have one AC-centric thread going on here – and now we’ve got two? You guys really give me far too much credit sometimes.
The truth is that meeting up with Safetyhit (Tav) was a pleasure of the first order, and I’m really the one that should be giving him the limelight. Although he already has revealed himself to be a stand-up guy here on the boards over the years, the in-person viewpoint only confirms what we thought we already knew. Solid citizen. Squared-away dude. Class act all the way around. The kind of guy with whom you would gladly share a firing point, a canteen or a table/floor at the local watering hole.
As i think about it, we are truly fortunate to enjoy a high population of men on this board who would (and do) make the most worthy of friends, and it took me all of about 30 seconds to realize that Tav deserves a prominent place on any such list. I only wish that we had more opportunities to meet like this with our fellow members, because you can’t help but come away from the experience encouraged and refreshed. Yes, Virginia … there are still plenty of good guys in the world. We seem to be awash with them.
I also learned another bit of trivia while we talked. Tav is too self-effacing to volunteer the information, but his username is actually a subtle homage to his days as a defensive football player. We’re talking about a guy who came danger close to being a walk-on with the Philadelphia Eagles once upon a time, and to be honest, he still looks every bit the part.
Great guy, fine son. I usually pride myself on being mildly anti-social, but this was one link-up that I thoroughly enjoyed.
AC
Needless to say your kind words mean a lot to me Chuck, as did the opportunity to meet both you and your family. They and our meeting will not be something I forget anytime soon.
Surely you’re aware that there are many other, perhaps even more deserving members here as well who would be just as privileged to do what I had the good fortune to do one day.
Jaxman, Sam, Seriousstudent, Watrdawg, Corycop, Lethal Dose, Zhurdan, M4Fundi, Montanadave, Cincinnatus, Steyr, LHS, Militarymoron, Ironman8, Magic Salad and more (please forgive if I forgot you, rushing a bit here) have all been there for you and are surly good men.
As you continue to grow stronger perhaps fate will grant another opportunity, this time to one of them, to meet one of the very best human beings anywhere out there. Meantime if you like we can let this thread drift into obscurity and stay with the initial one. I know what a humble man you are but again, I also knew the first-hand and very positive perspective would bring joy and inspiration to others so I made certain it wasn’t likely to be overlooked.
I was just going to inquire about AC’s bowling game but saw that you guys weren’t able to play. Drat! Either way, it’s good to hear of such meetings between members. I’ve had the honor of casually meeting and professionally working with many m4c members (past and present) and can say that the vast majority of this board is compromised of outstanding men. Good words, safety.
Truly heartwarming…thanks for posting such a wonderful update!
You’re one helluva man AC!
Awesome news! Thanks for the update 
Jax said it much better than I can so…
It’s awesome that you guys were able to get together and have a good time. I’m sure it lifted his heart and spirits as much if not more than yours just connecting with another forum member. You’ve made many a forum member jealous just by being able to put a face to the mythical and humble man affectionately known as A.C.