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mrpaseo

Long story short, I first found this site back in 2000 when I had about 8 years Active Duty service in the United States Army. Since then I have met many good people and a few not so good people here on the forums. Though I have not been as active on the boards as I would have liked, I have four deployments in this same time frame and frankly I have just been busy. The good news is I have orders for my next move On 31 July 2012 I will transition to the civilian workforce and retire with honors with 20 years, 3 months and 8 days of Active Duty Service. I want to thank all the supports that have been there for my Soldiers and I over the past decade and I look forward to rekindling my numismatic hobby in the coming months.

So, to keep this official, with a 20+ year commitment What coin should I purchase as a retirement gift to myself to spark my interest back to the hobby? Feel free to offer unrealistic (For fun), manageable (monetarily wise) and cheap (Sentimental options) ideas. Pictures and reasoning would be great too.

Thank you all for reading,
Ray

TAMU15

first off thanks for your service. Since you served FOUR deployments I think you should get yourself an 180FOUR dollar

B

Moldnut

Thank You Sir!

kaz

A sincere thanks for your many years of service, Ray!

I suggest a nice classic head gold coin. They never go out of style.


Congratulations!


Kaz

derryb

I'd go with a 2011 $5 unc. gold US Army commemorative. Mintage should end up under 8K. And while your at it treat yourself to a 2011 $5 unc. gold Medal of Honor, also expected to end up with under 8K mintage.

erickso1

Thanks for your service first.

Second, if I remember correctly, you drive a Paseo, so buy a new car.

epcjimi1

I salute you. Thanks for your service.

messydesk

One of your parting shots, as it were, should be a shiny, new, 2012 cent with a hole shot through it on your last day.

AUandAG

Why not a PF coin or set from the year of enlistment?

That would be nice framed and hanging on the wall. If you want add the 2011 PF set to display
right along with it.

thanks for your service!

bob

pontiacinf

I am very happy to know you all these years and thank you for all you do.



sorry got no BUD here for yo, but you rock

pontiacinf

<< <i>A sincere thanks for your many years of service, Ray!

I suggest a nice classic head gold coin. They never go out of style.


Congratulations!


Kaz >>



something like this never gets old

clevegreg

Congrats Brother!!

God how time flies...

glad you made it out safe

Can't beat spending some time looking for a nice frosty PL or Dmpl Common Date Morgan


Best regards..

Greg

MidLifeCrisis

Congratulations on your service.

If you have a collection of military challenge coins that you've received over the years, you should spend some money and some effort to have a nice display case built for them.

I didn't when I retired and I wish I had.

melvin289

Buy yourself whatever makes you feel good, you have earned it. Thank you for your service to our country. We all owe you a debt of gratitude.

Ron

Dabigkahuna

Hi Ray,

Congratulations!

I think that gold of some sort would be in order. You deserve it!

smokincoin

Congrats and, THANK YOU, for your service!

braddick

Ray, you're one of the good guys.
Thanks for doing the Lord's work.

pursuitofliberty

Ray ... thank you for your service!

come home safe and enjoy!!








I'm thinking of anniversary dates ... and it never hurts to think big and dream ...

how about one from 200 years before you joined, when our country was in it's infancy







I did say dream big right?!

WaterSport

Definitely A Saint Gaudens 20 dollar gold piece!!!

WS

DorkGirl

Thanks Ray. I have to thank you for the stories you told and the explanation of your mentality. You made me understand something that I never understood before.....the Warrior. How much it means to you to protect us. You and your brothers and sisters are amazing.

Treat yourself to anything you want.....but I do like the 2011 penny idea.

Swampboy

Thanks for your service Ray!
Please include me in the very long list of grateful Americans.


On another note, how about a piece of warrior gold?




from the upcoming Gemini Auction.

Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III The Great. Quarter-stater.
336-323 BC
Helmeted head of Athena obv.
Club and strung bow rev.

Minted in Amphipolis, could this piece have traveled an ancient route that you yourself have crossed?

lcoopie

It's got arrows which are significant here
And Rays

Thanks

Swampboy

<< <i>


It's got arrows which are significant here
And Rays

Thanks >>



Arrows trump bow
Rays trump club.

guitarwes

Thanks for your dedicated service Ray, you are a great American Hero. I echo derryb's suggestion.



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