SSgt. Dott said:
Every once in a while, when the stars align, an individual who so skilled, so extremely competent, comes along. A person whom you can trust to have a steady hand on the rudder, who embodies all the traits that makes a good leader. A leader who is full of personality, and has mountains of enthusiasm and energy. one that can lift spirits and inspire those that follow them. Somebody that you just know that no matter what, they’ll get the job done exactly as it’s meant to be…
Then there’s 2Lt. Ericksen. Certainly one of the platoon leaders of all time! Congratulations, 2Lt., on 5 and a half years in the 29th. Don’t worry, we’ll happily tolerate you for many more years to come!