Ever so slightly late but no less heartfelt, we salute CWO Mike Fay, USMC, as he concludes a truly exceptional career in the Marines.
I’m a big fan of his artwork, and we have featured it before. And I’m also privileged to call him a good friend. I’m not going to post any of his work here, because I want you to go to his site and root through it to see for yourself. Some of his drawings will stop you in your tracks.
“What can I say…it’s been a great run since I first enlisted on June 11, 1975. I signed up that day alone in the haze of a hangover and under the shadow of dropping out of a third college. Last night I departed active duty in the presence of family and a wonderful circle of friends and comrades. I was completely sober and basking in the glow of a career full of many accomplishments. Thank you Marine Corps. Thank you God. Time to move on.”
Good luck, Marine. The place won’t be the same without you, but it sure is better because of you.
