Sweet Memories

My short stint back in Army for my re-enlistment was rewarded with some unexpected sweet memories. I thought my life couldn’t be more worse when I first heard from my OC (Officer Commanding) that me & 2 other of my friends would be going to the Pioneer course as Assistant Instructors AKA 2nd in Command. Most people told me my 3 months back in Army would be full of sleeping or some guard/clerical duties. I expected worse but not to this extent of enduring the same shit I’ve experienced 3-4 years back.

There were definitely many tough moments during our course, but getting to know these men of mine certainly made the difference. I too, was and still am a man (ie. Not a commander). But my OC figured that we had the experience & could help out in the course since we were lacking in commanders too. And the experience of having your own men was different. With added responsibilities, I felt the extra need to help the, guide them, take care of them, etc. And they were very appreciative of little things I did too. On top of that, they were obedient, united, cute & funny too. I am also grateful to the Platoon Sergeant (PS), who took care of us and protected us from the kinds of stuff. I even like him more than my own NS PS. I think I’m starting to sound gay-ish already but here’s more. I bid them goodbye when I left & though most of these below are exaggerated, they still sound sweet nonetheless.

“Corporal, we will miss you. You must miss us too.”
“Corporal, don’t go lei. Extend ORD.”
“Corporal, we gonna report sick tomorrow for insomnia.”
“Corporal, can I give you a hug?”

I will definitely miss these guys. I certainly hope that I have made an impact in their lives as they have made mine…

Section 1
マチン
マヌジュ
チュインダ
ハンジ
ウェイジエ
シュシン
ベンジャミン

Section 2
ドンリン
オスチン
ブライヤン
ウェイホン
チエンシアン
ケナフ
デニ

Section 3
ジャスチン
イェンナン
フジエン
ホンカン
ヘインハプ
ゲイブラウ
カイヤン
アルン

I don’t usually disclose names in my blog, hence the Japanese names to keep this entry in case I get a mild Parkinson’s disease or something~