Photo By Staff Sgt. Terry Rajsombath | Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Lapierre poses for a photo, Nov. 14, 2024. Lapierre was asked...... read more read more
“Afghanistan definitely comes to mind, but memorable moments in the Guard? We had a Soldier that was essentially ready to get out [of the National Guard] and I brought it up to him like, ‘Hey, do you want to do something else in the Guard?’ And he’s like, ‘Yeah.’ So, of course I said that I’d reach out and see what’s available and then got him a gig as a paralegal - he’s killing it. He’s been killing it since he got on. I guess helping Soldiers reach their potential, being able to help guide them is the most memorable for me. Another example, we had a Soldier who came to C Co as a Joe. I think a year or two ago, he needed to IST to Jersey because he lives down there, and then he sent an e-mail to the leadership here that was poignant.
[partial e-mail]
‘...I joined Crusader Company when I was 21 years old, and am now 27 - without sounding cliche, I feel as if I "grew up" in Charlie Company and that C co has helped raise me into the man and soldier that I am today. In a world where I believe that positive male role-models in society are lacking, C co shows no shortage amongst its current and former leadership. So I sincerely thank you for instructing me on being a soldier and paratrooper, keeping us safe during jumps and LFX's, and demonstrating positive examples of being a man.’”
| Date Taken: | 11.14.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 12.12.2024 13:19 |
| Story ID: | 487329 |
| Location: | RHODE ISLAND, US |
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