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Elder FaDed, we wish you luck... -doobie - May 21 06:03am |
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FaDed, our esteemed colleague and friend, has just informed the Council that he has received his Mission call from the presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons, for those of you not in the know), and will be leaving us shortly. Here's what he has to say: "my dear friends, the time is come that i must bid you all farewell. as many of you know, i have been planning on going on a mission and today i recieved my mission call from the presidency of my church. here is a portion of what they wrote to me: Dear Elder Slade: You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to laber in the Tonga Nuku'alofa Mission. It is anticipated that you will serve for a period of 24 months. You should report to the Missionary Training Center at Provo, Utah on Wednesday, 28 July 2004. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the Tongan language. it goes on to talk about what will be expected of me as a missionary. so yeah.. i'm going to be in Tonga for the next 2 years. knowing this, it is time for me hand in my tag and position. i came to the academy in february 2003. over the past year and half i have learned many things about myself. i have met many people and 2 of them in real life. a few of them i anticipate being friends for life. i have served amongst the JAK+ and taught many to play. i have seen and been a part of many changes that have taken place here. in short, the academy has been a huge part of my life since i joined. now, i move on to bigger and better things. this is not a sad, but happy occasion. i am excited to have the chance to serve my Lord and my God, Jesus Christ. do not fear for me for i know that he will watch over and protect me as i do his will. i will miss this place and its people dearly. May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. FaDed" FaDed, we wish you the best of luck in the upcoming years of your life. Hopefully we'll still be around when you return, but even if we're not, your friends and I will be looking forward to hearing from you from the mission field. Oh, and since I'm Mormon too, I consider it my duty to inform those of you who don't really know about the Missionary program in our church. Click here if you're interested in hearing what our goal is and how we attempt to achieve it. *gospel-sharing mode off* Sared: Faded also took some time out of his evening to give me an interview about his time here. You can find it here. |
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doobie - Jedi Council 
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tarp... good catch, i fixed the link for the church website _______________ -Academy Leader/Dictator/Defeater of DJ Sith and JACen Solo in the JAK+ Tournament -I do think it (the JA) will help convert dozens, maybe hundreds, to the dork nation... --me |
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JAcen LW Solo - Retired 
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Good luck with your mission Faded. Please keep in touch, even if it is with an ocasional post. See you in 24 months.We will be waiting for tou  _______________ "Though I walk through the shadow of the valley of death, I shall fear no evil .For I am the baddest mofo in the valley" |
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Master Lew - Student 
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I wish you well and a honorable mission. Keep in touch. _______________ Brick Assassin for Hire Here, have a brick! 
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Arina D'Kana - Ex-Student 
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/me slaps Doobie and FaDed Man I wish I knew you two were LDS! I'm a convert as of June 6th! (see my post in FaDed's profile) I love you both! Keep the faith! Hurrah for Israel!!!!!!! --Arina  _______________ @}--- Arina D'Kana ---{@ "When I grow up, I wanna be a Hollywood aristocrat!" --Arina |
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Narsil - Student 
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Good luck fade... If it makes you feel any better, Tonga is an awesome place. And Tongan is an awesome language Two words: Island Paradise _______________ "...and the sword of Elendil filled Orcs and Men with fear, for it shone with the light of the sun and of the moon, and it was named Narsil." Former Padawan of NoFrikinFun and Lightning Rod |
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Lego[DEAD] - Ex-Student ![Lego[DEAD]](/image_thumbnail.php?f_type=users&f_width=70&f_height=48&f_image=../banned.png&f_odd=1){kind=small}
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GL _______________ AHH YOU ARE ALL NICE LADS |
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tarpman - The Tarped Avenger 
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Congratulations! Have fun (and don't get killed) over there in Tonga, and come see us when you get back in our twice-as-old-as-now Academy! And Doobie: the link to the Church of Latter-Day Saints site currently links to a non-existent part of this site... _______________ Saving the world, one kilobyte at a time. |
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Jade - Student 
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WELL DONE! My sister is a mormon whereas I am a roman catholic....Much - Much respect to you for your amazing faith. Congrats on receiving your calling and good luck! May the Lord (force) be with you _______________ "You don't know the power of the dark side....Buurrp!" |
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Shang Chi - Student 
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Good luck, my friend. I watched you come to the academy and grow into the knight you are now. I learned alot from you and I hope I helped you on your journey somehow. I always enjoyed dueling with you and the deadly red that you had. Hope your mission brings you heath and happiness. May the lord bless you and keep you, may his light always shine upon you. Shang Chi _______________ Thirty spokes converge on a single hub, but it is in the space where there is nothing that the usefulness of the cart lies. Clay is molded to make a pot, but it is the space where there is nothing that the usefulness of the clay pot lies. Cut out doors and windows to make a room, but it is in the spaces where there is nothing that the usefulness of the room lies. Therefore, Benefit may be derived from something, but it is in nothing that we find usefulness. |
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AngelD'Kana - Ex-Student 
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FaDed well miss you lost u better come back some day im really glad though that u were able to leave here as one of my friends and not as one of the people i argued with as we used to so much GOOD LUCK FaDed and dont ever forget us _______________ SMILY RULES ALL AND SHE CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT Quote: Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live. - Mark Twain <Jedi_Prodigy> BOOOO angel! SEE SMILY? JP EVEN THINKS IM RIGHT I WIN 12:15:30(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives Jacen_Solo a golden shower }{ [01:33:00(AM)] * DJ_Sith give `orion a wonderful golden shower! }{ [01:35:41(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives doobie|broke a wonderful golden shower!
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Fire - Student 
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Well FaDed, I knew this time would come from the talks we've had on IRC  I just wanted to thank ya for everything before you leave, and helping me and spending time with me on CTF and having great fun altogether. This place ain't gonna be the same without you man, I'm gonna miss you You're a really cool guy, and I wish ya luck on your mission to Africa. Have fun and take good care, i hope to see you again in the near future peace my friend, peace \/ |
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DaRtH-MoBiLiTy - Student 
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Colin, You have been one of my closest friends here at that JA. You have made a difference here my friend. Your enthusiasm and passion that you have will be a valuable asset to you on the Mission Field. Your a fantastic person bro. I have always looked up to you. As much as I hate to see you go, I am glad your preaching the gospel abroad. Your truly an inspiration to us all. I wish you good luck and we will be in touch. Get your VACINATIONS, lol. Love you piggy... -DM- _______________ One Day, it will all end. |
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SS/ph00d - Student 
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Take care faded, good luck in your mission and I'll personally make sure we're still around in 2 years, hopefully I wont get too tied up in life  Be safe on your journy. _______________ -ShadowSith: CTF/gunner specialist. |
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skyler_ - Student 
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It makes me really sad to see you go, but it makes me so much happier to know that youre leaving to go to something like this. It takes a lot of heart and courage to leave everything you have behind for a new life of serving others. Personally, i dont think i could ever do something of that magnitude, for that i admire you. And I just know that youre going to fulfil youre duties and more. Your time here was really well spent. You were an awesome student, knight and trainer. You helped a lot of people in and out of the game. But most importantly, you were a good friend to all of us. I had the opportunity to work together with you a couple of times, and even though we had our differences, i can honestly say that it was a good experience. I had a good time and in the end everything turned out awesome. This is not a goodbye, but a see you in two years Wish you the best of luck with your mission Colin. If you get the chance let us know how your doing. Hopefully we will still be here for your return. Take care |
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Axion - Student 
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good luck faded.. we're gonna miss ya.. _______________ Axion - Yeah. |
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JamesF1 - Student 
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Lancer007 - Student 
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I wish you the best of luck as well faded.I'll miss you faded. |
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Setementor - Jedi Master 
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Nooooo! Good Luck FaDed. Have a good time when you leave. I learned quite a lot from you, with the movement and CTF etc. Have a good time FaDed. This comment was edited by Setementor on May 21 2004 04:37pm. |
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3th - Retired 
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gl faded. and may the locals not kill you for trying to convert them _______________ this is the internet, be serious damn it! |
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YinYang - Ex-Student 
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awww well hope to cya again take care while ur away and have a safe trip or maybe trips...(not to sure =P) _______________ Sister to Smily,Axion,and CT Friend to ALL... SMILY, LUKE,MAGRA,AND KOYI RULE!!!!! . . : :There is ALWAYS 2 Yin and Yang , Good and Evil: : . . |
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PlooKoon - Student 
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best of luck man , shame tp lose such a gr8 guy, check back every now and then if u ever get on a comp , and if we r still up when u come back u better come back _______________ Moo |
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Bandit - Student 
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From one former NFF paddy to another..."I love you, Man!" (like in the Budweiser commercial, not some freeaky way ) Anyway, best of luck to you on your mission. _______________ Part-Time Player (Weekend Warrior). Recipient of the prestigious "Longest-Post-Ever Award" (bestowed on me by Flash on March 23rd, 2004) This comment was edited by Bandit on May 21 2004 03:48pm. |
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Lithaerien - Student 
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Good luck man... _______________ "The Dark Side? I've been there... Do your worst!" ~Kyle Katarn "Don't force it" ~GeForce |
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Notation - Student 
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It was great to have you aboard, Faded. I learned quite a bit from you during your time here. I wish you safe travels. |
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Katan - Student 
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Gl my friend, I will miss seeing you. Email me when you get back! _______________ |
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