Do you have a buddy to check up on?

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:12:32 -0400

Response by Alan K. made May 18 at 2016 10:16 PM

Alan K. — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:16:23 -0400

I'm in constant contact....Not just one day a week.

Response by CW3(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2016 10:27 PM

CW3(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:27:14 -0400

Some i keep in touch with more than others. Some i dont hear from. I dont take it personal. Just hope all is ok

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 18 at 2016 10:28 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:28:56 -0400

YES, Several...and I have several that check up on me! We have a network of Brothers and a couple Sisters in there that call every couple weeks to do a "Buddy Check". I does not have to be formal, it is just guys that well, we were at Bragg together, First Brigade or units that were attached, and we have known each other forever. The circle does grow as one or two seem to open it up for someone new.
It is not hard folks, and you know, when I get a phone call from a guy I was at Bragg with in the middle 90's and I hear a "BUDDY CHECK!" on the other end of the line...it makes ya feel real good.
We are there to help each other and you know, that ain't tough today with Social Media.

Response by SFC Wade W. made May 18 at 2016 10:57 PM

SFC Wade W. — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:57:08 -0400

Several and I try to communicate with them often. I am so grateful for my brothers and sisters and all they did and do now.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 18 at 2016 11:43 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Wed, 18 May 2016 23:43:55 -0400

Sgt Joe LaBranche My friends continue to pass away! There are a few surviving spouses, that are not addled, that I chat with perhaps monthly.

Response by SN Greg Wright made May 18 at 2016 11:59 PM

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 18 May 2016 23:59:31 -0400

Nope. I have nothing and no one. Why do you think I frequent this site so much? Heh.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 19 at 2016 6:42 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 19 May 2016 06:42:39 -0400

Stay in touch with a large amount of old friends and classmate via FB.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2016 3:39 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 May 2016 15:39:31 -0400

I check up on all my close friends regularly....just so happens my closest friends have all served as well *go figure*