Undying Platoon

Hahaha tho I'm not in the photo but I think this one of the nicest photo of our platoon.

To my dearest platoon 3, the undying platoon,

it was really heartening to see all of you stand on Victory Square just now.
Brought back so much memories of the times we had back in service.
Really very glad to see each and everyone of you in your number 1.
Standing proud in front of your loved ones.
Thinking back, it was really a very very tough journey for all of you.
All of you were the reasons why I wanted to sign on back then (still thinking).
Having each and everyone of you in my platoon was the happiest thing I can ask for as a PC.
As much as there were so many problems I faced as a young NSF officer, I swear I've learnt so much things from all of you.
I really enjoyed my journey as I thought back.

It's finally you guys' turn to ORD.
And you'll be collecting your lost MIA Pink IC in just a week's time.
Some longer, some already taken.
Hopefully you all remember all the memories and bonds forged through this 2 years.
All the things I've said or I've nagged about each and everyone of you weren't just for NS.
It applies to the things you do in the future as civilians.
Keep in contact with each other.
These people are those that seen you in your shittiest moments in life.
They are one of the "realest" friends you would ever make.
And now after you ORD, don't you think that all these sufferings are worth it in the end?
All the tough times covered in mud and camo, definitely worth it when you see your parents and loved ones staring at you with their proud face.
My son has done well.
My son is a guardsman.
My son is now a man.

Love it or hate it, your NS days are finally over.
All these are just going to be memories as time goes on.
You'll be telling these stories to your kids next time and your kids will be proud to tell their friends that his/her father is a guardsman.
Hahahaha.

My final words to all of you:
Everyone of you is going different ways. You might meet up or you might not. This is the reality of life. Everyone has their own life to lead. Be it being a businessman, a policeman, a cleaner or whatever shit you are doing in the future, always remember that you were once a guardsman. To be honest, I felt very disgusted by the fact that I was studying. I felt so stress at times in Uni. And going back to camp that day for the briefing makes me feel alive. Talking to you all made me cleared my mind off the shit that I'm doing. I remembered I was very stress one day and I was ranting on my blog. And SGT Joshua came and comment on my blog post. This was what he wrote:

Sir, it is definitely much harder to find true friendships or have honest/straightforward working relationships with others in uni because the army is just too different from uni and we suffer together so much more in guards than in uni. but you have to believe that you are studying hard for a brighter future; this 4 years is as tough as or even tougher than GCC, but once you pass out you'll be really proud of yourself and it'll be worth every suffering you have to go through, whether it's shitty group mates or getting turned out in the middle of the night. I know we can go through this 4 years just like how we survived guards. We rule the modules, and we rule the projects. Always ready.

I was sincerely very shocked when I read it. And I couldn't agree more. Life is just like GCC. The sufferings never ends, just like GCC. When you are feeling low or down in the future, always remember that you've survived tough times. Use this strength in you to get past whatever obstacles that come in your way. And I'm pretty sure you will get through alright!

Hahahaha.

I was really quite emotional when I saw you all march past just now.

Every face I see when you all take a step forward, reminded me of all the times (good and bad) that we've been through together.

And I'm so happy for all of you that you all are finally ORD-ing.

I swear me and m'am was almost going to tear.

Hahahaha.

So yeahhhhhhhh!

ORD LO!

It's time to move on to a new phase of life.

Please don't eat so much and get fat.

Continue to exercise and keep fit.

And till then, we'll see each other in 758 guards!

MOB MANNING????

ALWAYS READY,
READY TO STRIKE!

-Undying PC :)