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Just wanted to show my support for Army Chief. Don't have enough post for GD. And maybe others like me would like to post. The power of prayer is strong, so I'm in AC.
Been praying for you and your family Army Chief, may the peace of The Lord be with you. The Tecumseh poem used in Act of Valor keeps running through my mind thinking of your courage facing this final challenge. May we all strive to be as great a man as you have no doubt have been.
My thoughts and hopes for comfort and peace go out to you and your family Army Chief. I have always appreciated your insight and knowledge not just here, but on the other forums you are a part of as well.
Stay strong.
What happened?
His health is not good, not good at all. :(
Brasilnuts
10-04-12, 14:13
Praying for strength for you and your family.
May God be with you and your family AC.
What happened?
Here's the background info from the General Discussion forum.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=114003
I'm glad this thread was made. I don't know AC, but my heart still aches for him and his. Good luck sir.
sinlessorrow
10-04-12, 14:35
I had no idea, so thank you for this post. My prayers go out to him and his family.
bullittmcqueen
10-04-12, 15:00
God bless AC and your whole family. Thank you for your service to our country and this community.
donlapalma
10-04-12, 15:33
AC,
I'm geniunely saddened by the news. Your presence on this forum is a big reason why I continue to return day-after-day for nearly 3 years. I always placed great credence in your posts and never failed to pay attention when you were speaking. Your insights, wisdom and the manner in which you communicated them should continue to be an example for current and future members of this forum. I greatly appreciate your contributions. My deepest respects and prayers will be with you and your family during this trying time.
Sincerely,
donlapalma
everyusernametaken
10-04-12, 15:57
I hadn't seen this either, and I am deeply saddened after reading his words on the linked thread (I don't have 200 posts, so I don't think I can post in that forum). Thank you for posting this here so we all see it and can let him know that he has touched us all.
Godspeed, Army Chief.
uncreative1
10-04-12, 16:20
Praying for AC and his family.
We are sending prayers your way!
Pistol Shooter
10-04-12, 16:26
Best of luck Chief -- we're with you.
Damn, that's terrible to hear :(
Our prayers for him and his loved ones. Like many others, AC has provided us with much appreciated input and guidance. We're not here to paddle our products, but to be a part of the community, share and help as we have received, AC, among many others, is a large part of this experience.
If you guys want to start a fund raiser for him and his family, please count us in for support.
Truly sorry to hear it. Prayers for you and your loved ones AC.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Army Chief. May God bless you and your family.
curlyburns5
10-04-12, 17:29
Prayers are with you and your family sir. Thank you for your service to our country. And thank you for your outstanding contributions to our m4c community. While I don't know you personally, after all I've read in the GD thread, you sound like the kind of man I hope my son will grow up to be. God bless.
Seagunner, thank you for starting this thread.
AC, thoughts and sincerest best wishes
Ouroborous
10-04-12, 17:38
AC, I am truly inspired by your grace and courage as you confront life's biggest challenge-you're a warrior through and through.
"Be still and know that I am"
Psalms 46:10
What a class act!! May God be with you and yours AC! THIS DESERVES TO BE STICKIED!!!!!!
Guinnessman
10-04-12, 17:50
AC,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service to this forum and especially our country. Stay strong my friend!
xjustintimex
10-04-12, 18:02
my prayers go out to you and your family.
My prayers are with you and your family AC.
duckdog_3a
10-04-12, 18:46
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family AC. Stay strong and Godspeed!!
LtNovakUSA
10-04-12, 18:57
Very sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family
Prayers and best wishes for AC and his family.
Prayers for you and your family Army Chief.
Words are inadequate for something like this, I can only wish you Godspeed and hope that you know you have our respect and your family is in our prayers.
AC
I'm a newer forum member and I never had the pleasure to actually be involved in a thread or post with your insite , from everything I've heard and based on the other forum members kind words I am sure I would have been honored to know you, my heart truely goes out to you and your family, my prayers are with you and I wish you the best on this battle. Tmrw when I shoot, 3 shoots will be for you.
All the best -
Av-
My prayers are with you and your family.
BangBang77
10-04-12, 19:19
May God be with you Chief.
I just went through this with my wife's father and it was tough. You don't know me from Adam but you're a fellow grunt and that's good enough for me.
Charlie Mike.
hardcharger
10-04-12, 19:42
Sending you prayers always in my heart in my mind for any brother or sister who has ever served in the military.
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln
May God look down upon you and your family AC.
God Speed sir
I do not know AC, but I can see and it is obvious he is and will be a "Class Act" to follow.
Real men are hard to find
My best wishes to you and your family.
Just getting ready to leave(late) for evening services. AC, you and your family will have prayers sent. Stay strong; as has been said, one door may be closing, but another is opening. Please PM me if I can do anything at all, even though I have left NC.
hogfan1911
10-04-12, 20:24
Praying for a miracle for you, Army Chief. If that's not His will, praying for His peace, comfort, and grace to be upon you and your family. Never give up!
Thanks for this thread, Seagunner.
I am very sorry to hear about this. Army Chief, I have never told you but although we have never met in person, you have my respect. It has been an honor to share correspondence.
God bless you and your family and may He be with you in this time of need
So sorry to hear this. Prayers to AC and his family.
Fight long and hard, sir. When you have fought all you can, rest.
I only know Army Chief through his posts here, but I will miss his knowledge and opinions. My thoughts and prayers go out to to him and those affected by his illness.
Like everyone else , I respected your posts Army Chief. Solid advice from you always a straight shooter. Now you get to recieve the power of prayers and thought from us. Strength and courage to you and yours.
IClaudius45
10-04-12, 22:11
G-d bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Godspeed AC...
SWATcop556
10-04-12, 22:39
For those who can't post in GD it was suggested to sticky this one and I agree. Thank you to everyone for their prayers and support through this time for Chuck. He's deeply moved by your gestures.
Pray for strength and a miracle.
God Bless.
Plumber237
10-04-12, 23:10
Really sorry to hear about AC, I only know him through posts on here, but he seems like a stand up guy. Hang in there brother.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Prayers and best wishes for you and yours Army Chief. I have not known you but obviously you are loved and well-respected by members of this community.
Praying for the best.
And thank you for your service.
As many others here, I did not have the honor of meeting Chief, but always held his thoughts, insights, knowledge, and opinions in the highest regard both here and on the 1911 forum.
You are are a credit to your country, family, and have brought knowledge and great wisdom to our community here.
My heart weighs heavy to hear of your troubles and the concern your family will face. May God watch over you and yours, Chief.
Thank you for your service, Sir.
Glenn
Prayers sent for AC and family. May God bless you during this time of need.
abanks8245
10-05-12, 01:58
My prayers for strength for you and your family outbound , Army chief
Thoughts and best wishes with you and yours AC. Keep fighting the good fight!
FireandFlames
10-05-12, 11:06
Prayers and best wishes to AC, he is a big part of a really great community we all share.
I hope that his condition improves and he recovers completely, God willing.
Prayers to you and yours sir. I wish you a swift and full recovery.
Thank you for your service and your contribution here at M4C; you are much appreciated.
Prayers sent, Sir. You may not know me, may never have even seen me post before, but I've learned a lot from you and appreciate your humility and intelligence.
A heartfelt thank you for everything, and I do hope everything turns around for you and yours.
Animal_Mother556
10-05-12, 20:50
Go easy, bro
Best wishes to Army Chief.
KiloHotelWhiskey13
10-05-12, 21:16
Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
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AC, I am truly inspired by your grace and courage as you confront life's biggest challenge-you're a warrior through and through.
"Be still and know that I am"
Psalms 46:10
no problem
Really sorry to hear this. Best wishes and prayers for you and your family Chuck.
Mods please let us know if there is any way we can contribute to help if it is needed.
I'm very sorry to hear this. Best wishes to AC and his family.
So sorry to hear the bad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family AC. Thank you for your service and your contributions to others. Stay strong and fight the good fight!
P.S. Read this earlier in the GD area, glad someone made a sticky for us low post guys.
everyusernametaken
10-06-12, 22:59
I saw AC's update in the GD thread, and I am happy to see him posting, despite the circumstances. I feel fortunate for every communication we get from him.
I am truly inspired by your outlook and composure as you face this ordeal, Chuck. I feel honored just to be a part of this community in your presence. My family is praying for you as well. I hope you get results with the treatment, and get to have more time with your family, and if you can spare it, with us too! ;)
PieceKeeper
10-07-12, 00:26
AC, My entire family prays for your comfort, strength, peace and a miraculous recovery. If recovery is not God's will, we pray for your eternal salvation, bringing Christ into your heart. We pray that your family will have the strength to endure with peace in their hearts and minds.
Thank you for your valuable contribution to this community. You are most deserving of the prayer, respect and appreciation you are receiving from the members here.
Prayers going out for you and your family AC.
AC, heartfelt prayers to you and your family. I hope you achieve the goals you've set forth and keep on reaching. God bless you.
SaddleTramp
10-10-12, 02:01
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family AC. May god bless you and your loved ones.
AC posted this today:
You guys are too kind, really. I'm not especially saddened by my condition, but the tears can come quickly when I read some of your words. I had no idea that this place would serve as such a powerful wellspring of support, and am in your debt for such consistent kindness.
Had a difficult morning session, but found the resolve to push through. I tend to swell up in the face quite a bit at night, and the form-fitting restraint mask that I'm required to wear in the machine was molded long before my face reached its present levels of distention. That means that it hurts to have the thing clamped down on top of me on a good day -- and on a bad day, it is excruciating. (This is also when I tend to run into airway/breathing/swallowing issues.) I'm staying strong mentally, but it is admittedly getting a little old feeing like I'm being waterboarded every other time I go in.
Doing fine otherwise. It was great to have the family here, and although we've spread back out a bit now, I've still got tremendous support across-the-board. Like I said, I'm feeling pretty blessed, all things considered.
Again, thank you so much for rallying behind me as a community. It has not gone unnoticed.
AC
Prayers sent from up North....
ICANHITHIMMAN
10-11-12, 05:41
Go to you happy place brother, pain sucks we are all thinking of you.
"Pray,Hope and Don't Worry" (Padre Pio)
Praying for you and your family!
I read through the gen. disc. thread earlier and prayed right then. What a story you have sir. I think your posts regarding this time in your life show your strong faith and I know that is helping you and your family through.
Animal_Mother556
10-11-12, 13:00
AC posted this today:
Doing fine otherwise....
AC [/I]
Friggin' awesome attitude. We should all strive to be like AC
Your attitude is amazing and an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terrible news. My prayers are out to you and your family...
Our prayers are with Army Chief and his family.
"Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer." S. Pio di Pietrelcina
Still praying for you AC.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
I was quite moved and inspired by AC's post describing his situation. So much so that I mentioned it to my father and lady friend.
What an example of how and why to always keep ones chin up. His positiveness is truely inspiring and contagious. Much respect!!!
Smoke sent bud.
packinaglock
10-13-12, 18:44
Prayers sent, and God bless.
TacticalSledgehammer
10-15-12, 10:20
Stay strong, keep your faith in God, and I wish you a speedy recovery. Prayer makes all things possible.
firepolock
10-15-12, 10:59
I dont know you a bit AC. But from hearing how people speak of you, and a few of your own posts, you are a great man. I feel sick to my stomach on how something like this can happen to such a great man. Keep your spirits up.
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xjustintimex
10-16-12, 10:52
http://marycrowley.org/ Thanks for being an inspiration! Hope you can look into mary crowley.
shootist1970
10-16-12, 11:06
Prayers sent.
Updating AC's treatment:
After spending a weekend resting at home, he and his family returned to the hospital for the second week of radiation treatment. He had a good weekend at home and even spent some time on the forum.
From the bottom of his heart, he thanks the fellow forum members for your support.
firepolock
10-17-12, 19:20
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/18/y2e5epyq.jpgGreat news. Instead of a pic of me, thought id post a pic of my new AR build. Trying to update and get better parts. (Ive learned my lesson on cheap parts). Installed my first lpk into a spikes lower. Stag upper and bbl, troy rail, ace stock. Just some AR pron for ya AChttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/18/tetuvusa.jpg
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StrikerFired
10-17-12, 20:27
Prayers sent
Exiledviking
10-17-12, 21:12
You are in my prayers, Army Chief.
militarymoron
10-17-12, 22:05
See stickied thread:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=114880
Posted by Mrs.AC:
Sitting with Chuck this morning while he gets some IV fluids at the Radiation Clinic. Today is the first day that the doctor said that the tumor looks a little smaller!! Every visit he justs looks without comment. On Tuesday after we left, Chuck commented that the doctor must be a mean poker player based on his excellent poker face. :). We were encouraged by his "it looks a little smaller today." Thank you for your continued prayers!!
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/chuck.jpg
firepolock
10-18-12, 14:38
Thats some good news.
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God Bless You, thanks for your service, and for your contribution to the shooting community! Our prayers form Texas are going out for you and your family. Keep strong in him.
AC. I continue to pray for you and your family. May God comfort you and your family beyond all understanding and strengthen you through this.
This is your thread my friend so I wont post anything, but I am The only survivor of a condition that had a 100% death rate before it met me and my God. Doctors dont know everything. You can do this. There isnt an ounce of doubt in my body.
Prayers
Joe
For those of you that haven't been following the thread in GD, one of the goals was for him to make it to his 47th birthday. That day is today - mission accomplished.
Happy birthday AC.
Happy Birthday Army Chief! Right on, when you hit 50 I would like to buy you a drink sir! Lemme see, As I will be (53 plus 3 = 56) I reserve the right to be forgetful, so REMIND ME!
Cheers!
Happy birthday AC, keep up the good fight!
Good work chief, stay strong.
militarymoron
11-07-12, 08:10
Happy Birthday AC!!!!
Happy B-Day AC! I hope its a great day, and we are praying for you!
Happy Birthday Sir.
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happy birthday AC, stay strong!
karlglen101
11-15-12, 19:04
Happy belated Birthday Chief, and God bless you and your family. My the Lord be with you. Knee mail going up.
Razorback16
11-17-12, 01:35
I support Army Chief.
Happy belated Birthday and hope your Thanksgiving was outstanding!
Prayers to AC and hoping for a successful recovery. Very glad he made it to Thanksgiving as he wished for and hopefully he can spend many more with his family.
AC,
I'm geniunely saddened by the news. Your presence on this forum is a big reason why I continue to return day-after-day for nearly 3 years. I always placed great credence in your posts and never failed to pay attention when you were speaking. Your insights, wisdom and the manner in which you communicated them should continue to be an example for current and future members of this forum. I greatly appreciate your contributions. My deepest respects and prayers will be with you and your family during this trying time.
Sincerely,
donlapalma
Truly the fairest, friendliest staff member on the board. AC's wealth of knowledge combined with his incredible people skills have really created a void here in his absence. Get well soon AC.
TurretGunner
01-05-14, 18:05
Truly the fairest, friendliest staff member on the board. AC's wealth of knowledge combined with his incredible people skills have really created a void here in his absence. Get well soon AC.
Completley agree. He was a man to model your life after. All of my talks with him were pleasent (even the not so pleasent subjects) and he was a very kind, level headed Man. If we had more people like him, the world would be a much better place.
Completley agree. He was a man to model your life after.
He was and will always be.
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