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Old 06-28-2005, 12:21 PM
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I`ve been in group therapy for the past seven years.Every Tuesday morning-same place,same time,even sat in the same damn chair! AUG 2 2005 will begin a new chapter in my life of recovery from the crippling symptoms of PTSD.A graduation ceremony will be held in my honor to usher me out the door and on to bigger and better things.The whole 'graduation' thing is part of the model for group therapy devised by my therapist,mentor,brother,and friend,Bill Mairer,MSW(1st Marines 67/68) of Port Angeles,Wa.Bill is one of my heroes.

Not coincidentally,it was about the same time that I started group that I met many of you,and have sharedmany conversations about you in group,and visa versa.I want you to know what a huge role you all have played in my ability to move on and 'keep movin'.I wish that y`all (except Col Murph,who thinks I`m a coward)could be there on the big day.Thank you for all the support.From my heart.
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Old 06-28-2005, 12:30 PM
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Congrats Griz. You have helped many here , including me. Thank you and keep movin. Did I tell you I was an OPA ?
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Old 06-28-2005, 12:53 PM
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Congrats Griz.....Now you need to come back to Indy and and stay a little longer
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Old 06-28-2005, 12:56 PM
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Griz! Happy Graduation day my dear friend. You are truly one of my heroes. So glad this worked for you. It has helped so many of us. Your help to me at times and your friendship is something I will take with me. What LT says!

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...You have been there for all of us through the years, and it is with a heartfelt thud on your back that we/I will congratulate you,...

...Your words have been a model of friendship for all associated here, and we are extremely proud of the steps you have taken,...

..."Welcome Home", and thank you,...

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Old 06-28-2005, 01:01 PM
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Congratulations from another "Griz!!!" In this case it's not a nickname. My alma mater is the University of Montana and the team name is the Grizzlies, shortened to "Griz" by most fans.

I'll quote a line from our school song. You can interpret it any way your heart desires:

"And the squeal of the pig can be heard in the air from the tummy of the Grizzly Bear."
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Old 06-28-2005, 01:46 PM
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I can only emphasize further how much we all are beholding to you Griz for many of the reasons already mentioned.

I know we have had our "differences" on several subjects in the past. That however does NOT diminish my opinion of your compassion & committment to helping others whenever you can.

Congratulations old friend!
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Griz You have came so far in the years since we first met. I'm very happy for you and Kati she has helped you out of many a blue funks you are a perfect role model for us all. congratulations Brother
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Griz, you will always be close to my heart. Thank you for all you have done for me and others.
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Keep on moving,
Keep on moving.

Move to Eastern Washington were the skies are always blue.

Good News Griz! Glad to hear from you!

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