Celebrating Admiral Will Karelia

Will Karelia · May 17, 2005, 01:18:24 AM

All humor aside, I'm really honored. I never realized that when I signed on almost two years ago that ExpansionFleet would become this important to me. To be honest, I thought I would get bored of it in a week. Now, it's actually quite an influential part of my life. I consider a few of you some of my best friends.

David, you even helped me through some of the rockier parts of my engagement to Crystal. For that, I don't know how to thank you. I only hope that some day, I'll be able to return the favor.

Anyway, here I am, a hell of a lot deeper into this than I ever thought I would be. It wasn't until today that I really realized how much I've changed since joining this website, and how much of that change has been due to the people here. Several of you have seen me through my ups and downs, and there's always been someone there to celebrate with, or to help me out.

Thank you all.

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lucasbailey · May 17, 2005, 04:39:49 AM

Gotta say Will, since joining years ago (not sure if i was here before you or not, seems to be a memory lapse around then), i also thought that expansionfleet would be like a fish out of water, just flopp around and fade into the back ground, but you have helped so much. Congrats (and Congrats with the engagement, didn't realize you were engaged

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I've been engaged also, for the last 3.5 years with my awesome fiance, Susan. We are looking to marry in about a year...

Weasly Cook · May 17, 2005, 02:46:51 PM

Congrats Admiral, I am new, well about a year old here at the foram so i have no clue as to what you have done, but it must have been very well to recieve this medal congrats agian

Andrew Yates · May 17, 2005, 08:58:07 PM

I feel kinda left out now becuase everyone is talking about how they are engaged and married and I am only 16. lol

lucasbailey · May 18, 2005, 04:34:24 AM

BTW

could everyone post where they're from...

Andrew Yates · May 18, 2005, 09:38:56 PM

Central New York, USA

Vorak · May 27, 2005, 02:53:48 PM

Hmmm... how you can repay me for my help huh?

http://www.expansionfleet.com/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> How about you and Crystal fly over to Europe to attend our wedding feast this summer.

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But seriously, helping each other out in the hour of need - that's what friends are for.

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lucasbailey · July 03, 2005, 09:31:54 PM

Hey vorak, can i come? (if thats fine with you, and your wife) There is a chance i could get over there, i'm planning on taking a trip to either England or italy, i could attend the feast..when/where?

Vorak · May 16, 2005, 07:12:19 PM

"Indeed, he speaks truth! Congratulations!"

lucasbailey · May 16, 2005, 10:05:08 PM

Yep, they let you spend a few years, then send you packing.....LOL J/K

Thats (2 Years) about when i'll have to hang up the uniform...

but anywho....congrats will, you've been innovative and have re-defined RPGing here at expansionfleet.....

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Andrew Yates · May 16, 2005, 10:55:00 PM

Well seeing how your the only female in this room. LOL I will be the frist to shake his hand.

*Puts on trick zappy ring thingy*

Justin Arturo · May 17, 2005, 04:13:54 AM

Congradulations Admiral. I don't think any of us are going to give you a kiss.

Wil Riker · May 17, 2005, 11:39:05 AM

Congratulations Admiral even though I had been with Expantion for a short time I am really glad that there is someone as dedacted as you I will Look Forward seeing you in the forums in the years to come.

Justin Arturo · May 17, 2005, 09:22:33 PM

Yates if you are 16 don't worry about getting engaged or married. Just have fun. I have been married for almost 2 years now.

Will Karelia · May 18, 2005, 07:59:26 PM

Northern Lower Michigan, USA

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