Lt. Colonel Tim Platt definitely deserves his own post as he received the Legion of Merit decoration today for "exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements." Tim pointed out the award sounds eerily similar to Homer Simpson's award "for outstanding achievement in the field of excellence." (sidenote: Tim grew up with Simpsons creator Matt Groening, who was president of his their high school when Tim was a freshman and Matt a senior). Tim's had an amazing 30 year career that included a lot of combat in Iraq, where he lead Iraqi Army troops. He's got some great stories about the trials and tribulations of the efforts there.
Tim is officially retiring May 14th, but he's been nice enough to open his home to me when I am not at Yamama. He and Gene had a regular weekly dinner, and he's been a great friend to my aunt and my uncle. And in the short time I've known him, he's also become a great friend of mine.
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