Just Isn't the Same.
 

Sitting in my driveway this evening when I had a Pappy Jones moment, spilling my pipe tobacco on the ground, which made me realize that Ernie passed away 10yrs ago this week. As much as I like and respect Adam (he was Committee Chief when I went through as a NG student and was the GS lead when I did the Assession process to go AD) he just doesn't have the "flair" that Ernie & Pappy did. Just thinking of those two brings a smile to my face. The younger guys truly missed out.

x/S

Pappy Jones was pretty awesome on a pool table too. :)

Ernie worked for me on Demo Committee and in C/1/1 SWTG(A) and I worked with Pappy at USASFC(A).

Both were great mentors for everyone around them, including their leadership.

I learned more from them than I ever did in school or training.

Gone too soon, my friend. You are sorely missed.

DOL-

TR

Yeah, great bunch of guys that we'll never get to hear of their experiences again.
When I first started as a GS echo instructor, every morning (well almost) Pappy and Earnie would be sitting outside the NAF/Bank Hall on that concrete wall contemplating the days activities. I
d always stop and join in the AM bitch session...lol
Sorely missed.
BTW, When we named the 18C complex after Ernie, it was Asian/Pacific Islander month. Also the 18E facility is named after Mike Kalua, another islander...Hawaiian., as was Ernie.

Thanks for bringing up their names..... I can see them.... that's a smile right there.

Both were awesome, I remember both of them getting into a very loud shouting match at the SOAF back in 2001 during the 18C course. I think last time I saw them was during ANCOC or Free Fall school.