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The first PM I ever received on CP was from this great guy. He sent me one welcoming me to CP and to say thanks for my service. He also wanted my addy so that he could send me and the boys some smokes out in Iraq.
That turned into much much more and over time my entire unit knew who his entire family was.
Upon redeployment, he and his tobacco shop put together a "Welcome Home Herf" just for me and 3 buddies and it was amazing. Free humidors stocked with smokes, about 70 people stopping by to shake our hands and the "Taboo Girls" hanging all over us. Not to mention the food and drink.
All was done for no reason other than to say thanks for your service and for being a friend.
When I think of the most selfless people I've ever met, Mike tops the list.
Come to think of it, maybe I should just send him a 10 pack anyway