If you missed Wednesday's meeting at the Wynfrey, you missed the news that Alan Sconiers, our 2008 Chapter President, expects to deploy to Iraq in January.
We've been lucky to have Alan's leadership in our chapter, and you know what? Our country is lucky to have high quality people like Alan protecting our interests here and abroad. We're proud of his commitment to serve, as I'm sure his family and friends are as well.
Since Alan likely won't make our December meeting due to training commitments necessary as a part of the deployment schedule, I cornered him at the Wynfrey and asked him to give those of you who couldn't make the November meeting a few words. Take a look at the video; his thoughts about the commitment he made, as a soldier many years ago, are well worth the time.
Alan - from everyone at BSHRM, thanks for the leadership, and as you say in the video - we'll see you soon...
(Click here for the video if this was delivered to you via email)
Dear Alan, You are a good man for keeping your commitment. I am honored to be your friend and colleague. My prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Sharon Lovoy | November 13, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Alan,
If you are deployed, hopefully our country's new Commander and Chief will get you home soon!
Take care of yourself,
Patti Steelman
Posted by: Patti Steelman | November 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Good luck and godspeed! We are proud of our soldiers and hope you return home soon knowing you've made your country proud.
Posted by: Kim Bailey | November 17, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Alan -- I wish you great success on your deployment and thank you for serving our country. Please send Angela and your baby my thougths and regards as well. You, your comrades and your family are in my thougths and prayers. Gerriann
Posted by: Gerriann Fagan | November 18, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Alan: You will carry with you to Iraq the admiration and thanks of all who call you friend and leader, our hope and faith in a successful mission, and our earnest prayers for your speedy and safe return. We are proud that you represent our chapter, our state, our profession and our country. May we never forget the price of our way of life, nor the personal sacrifice of our friends like you. May God continue to bless you, your family, your comrades, and our great Nation. Charles
Posted by: Charles Wilkinson, SPHR | December 10, 2008 at 03:36 PM