This thread tricked me into digging through a bunch a pictures I forgot I had. Thanks for starting it @RJ. I didn’t really expect the flood of emotions some of these old photos would bring up.
I wish I could cut the date out of this one. This picture holds a special place in my heart. He survived Iraq that year and Afghanistan a few years later. He is still alive last I heard but couldn’t escape his demons once he returned to civilian life. Probably the best friend I ever had and wish I could bring him back.