Sgt. J. Wright said:
I first met Sgt. van Dongen in BCT. He was my DI and I was his favourite recruit, from there our relationship has blossomed into a beautiful dynamic making us the best Platoon HQ that has ever excited. Sgt. van Dongen is constantly praised by all of his subordinates for his amazing leading and communication skills. Many times PFC’s come to me asking how they could be half the man Sgt. van Dongen is. The answer is you can’t. He is one in a billion, the bravest, tall, strong and handsome Platoon Sgt. that has ever graced this fine earth and his might is only being shown as we speak.
