tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post8284906022283064216..comments2023-04-02T01:34:27.297-04:00Comments on UNcamouflaged: A veteran back in the "real world": Another Good ManLauren Kay Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14248956855667204685noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post-55895333412586849402014-08-07T17:21:55.566-04:002014-08-07T17:21:55.566-04:00Thanks for sharing your memories, Seung-Jae. JD wa...Thanks for sharing your memories, Seung-Jae. JD was an amazing man whose legacy lives on through the lives of all those he worked with.Lauren Kay Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248956855667204685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post-74560979588125200212014-08-07T17:20:18.839-04:002014-08-07T17:20:18.839-04:00Thank you for your comments, John. JD was so wise ...Thank you for your comments, John. JD was so wise and touched so many lives. I wish you well in your future service.<br /><br />Lauren Kay Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248956855667204685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post-7524421864373435212014-08-02T00:39:12.226-04:002014-08-02T00:39:12.226-04:00Thank you very much for sharing your reminiscences...Thank you very much for sharing your reminiscences about the late Lt Col Loftis. I was assigned to the same unit (the Special Operations School, just across the street from your old PA shop), so I was fortunate enough to get to know him during the short time my assignment there overlapped with his before his deployment to Kabul as an AfPak Hand. Col Loftis' compassion and sensitivity to others was evident in his capacity to lead by example in embodying the traits of a good advisor. As an advisor myself (but not of the AfPak variety), I couldn't help but feel a bit of professional envy in seeing the extent to which he was capable of immersing himself in the ways of the Afghan language and culture. His dedication was an inspiration to others, including me. 25 Feb 12 was a very difficult day for everyone back at his home unit. I'm often reminded of him, not just on 25 Feb and the Memorial Day each year. A true "silent professional", he left behind a legacy that more people from our country would do well to honor and learn from. <br /><br />Seung-Jae Oh <br />University of Notre DameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post-31256741331162384902013-10-21T20:58:25.575-04:002013-10-21T20:58:25.575-04:00I served with Darin at F.E. Warren AFB in Wyoming....I served with Darin at F.E. Warren AFB in Wyoming. Unfortunately we were never officially crew partners, but I was lucky enough to pull a few alerts with him. I was always happy to see him as my commander when the monthly schedule came out. He gave me some really useful advice that helped me land the job I have now. I may end up going to Afghanistan as part of my job. If I go, I will try to honor J.D.'s memory.<br /><br />John C. Taylor<br />U.S. State DepartmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post-84631805726002777712013-03-06T21:49:21.788-05:002013-03-06T21:49:21.788-05:00What a wonderful honor to hear from you. Thank you...What a wonderful honor to hear from you. Thank you for passing along the information--I'm so glad J.D. is being commemorated in Qalat; I've added the article link to my blog. He was a remarkable man, and his legacy will live on. Thank you, always, for your sacrifice. <br /><br />A grateful American, <br />LaurenLauren Kay Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248956855667204685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post-2416714996254820732013-03-05T09:24:18.012-05:002013-03-05T09:24:18.012-05:00Lauren, I am J.D.'s mother and I have been fol...Lauren, I am J.D.'s mother and I have been following your blog. In case you haven't heard, the radio station in Qalat has been completed and dedicated to J.D. You can 'Google' Qalat Radio Station if you want to read the article. Thank you for your kind words and Yhanksgiving you for your service. Chris Jannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242347052056834532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post-64960633453307535792013-02-25T20:15:58.462-05:002013-02-25T20:15:58.462-05:00Several folks knew JD here at Schriever AFB as wel...Several folks knew JD here at Schriever AFB as well....they only have great things to say about this American Hero. Thanks Lauren! -CFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7873444722989157802.post-65328598587594182792012-02-29T08:20:19.465-05:002012-02-29T08:20:19.465-05:00God Bless and protect all of our men and women ser...God Bless and protect all of our men and women serving our country. We love you all!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com