Less than 10hrs since I had out-pro and I am already missing it. Sometimes I wonder why did I even leave the Army. Haha.
With a blink of an eye, five cycles gone. Five more to go. This ICT had been a challenging one. Past two days I was feeling out of sorts as results had not been very ideal. Feeling disappointed with myself. Everyone had been telling me that I had did well already. It was the toughest mission which is why we were sent in. Looking back now, I think I am very happy that my men followed me all the way. None of them fall out. The usual complains but not a single one stop. Even though we missed the H-Hour and the break-in battle crumbled, everyone exhibit resilience and fighting spirit to the end.
I will pick up from here and build on this. I still have two more cycles to let my men stand tall and be proud. For them, I will. An excerpt that had struck me at the start of the ICT and lingered with me all way, would like to share it. Realised that I had heard it before. A long time ago. Band of Brothers. :)
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This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne’er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs’d they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day.
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On a side note, the toughest thing about going to the field and fight is not the preparation, the fight or even defense. It is after all that. The washing and cleaning of equipment. Hahaha!
Till the next time my brothers.
