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Departure of John Corbin. A tribute
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Author:  David Guegan [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Departure of John Corbin. A tribute
John Corbin has decided to leave his position as French Command In Chief. His account is already deactivated.

I have to say that I am sad to see him leave the club. It's really sad because he did so much for us.

So I would like to thank him for all he did during all those years he spent with us in the club.
Author:  Christian Hecht [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
A pity to see him go, does he really leave the club or just the position of CiC?
Author:  David Guegan [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
He left the club and has been immediately deactivated on the forum. For sure we can say that the forum management is really effective :cry:
Author:  Jeff Bardon [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
Then let's raise a toast to John. Too bad he couldn't get here in time to say a proper good bye himself.
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Through the years as chief of staff for the Armee du Rhin, then running the AdR and as chief of staff for the Grande Armee, as CiC and president of the club, John helped create many of the institutions of the club. We often forget all the hard work that has gone into building the club and getting everything in place, but those foundations are at the core of the club and every member continues to benefit from his work. John deserves credit for all his contributions and moreover for the class with which he did it.

Helga, bring out the best you've got in honor of one of the best leaders I have ever had the privilege to serve with.

Cheers!
Author:  David Guegan [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
Yes let's have a drink!

For me it will be a cognac! I need some strong alcohol tonight because it is sad to see him leave like that.
Author:  Paul Johnson [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
Tonight the drinks are on the Marechals of France who served for and with Marechal Corbin. Salut Marechal Corbin and remember...."don't let the bastards get you down"....a quote from a real military organization, not referring to anyone specific before anyone starts moaning.
Author:  clifton seeney [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
Au revoir, does this mean a seat on the cab is vac ????
Author:  David Guegan [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
Yes, that means that the French Army will need to elect a new CiC/French Army commander
Author:  David Guegan [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
Here is a message from Scott (summer 2011) when John stepped down from president

SLudwig wrote:
:cry: Say it ain't so John, that you are not running again? :(

Thanks for your many, many years of service! :mrgreen: You have done an upstanding job guiding the Club!

Everyone please thank John who has been President since 2005 and previous serving as a Cabinet member.

Also please note the current Cabinet email addresses can be found at the Cabinet page:

http://scott-ludwig.com/NWC/cabinet.htm


viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11474&start=0
Author:  Christian Hecht [ Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
I guess the cheer scope of what he did for the club isn't easy to see but alone all the things mentioned here makes everyone even me as newer member understand that we lost a very valuable person for this club.
And so lets raise the glasses for a toast to our beloved leader and comrade in arms!!! :cry:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5UBupVTtlU
Author:  Colin Knox [ Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
Sorry to see this indeed. Not a good thing to lose and club long termer
My respects and regrets John
Regards
Colin Knox
Author:  Antony Barlow [ Fri Mar 28, 2014 6:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of the French CiC
This is sad news indeed. I'd like to thank John for everything he has done for the club over the years. I hope he might come back again one day...
Author:  Jeff Bardon [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of John Corbin. A tribute
To John! Cheers!

And thanks, Andy, for moving this portion back to the Rhine.
Author:  Jim Hall [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of John Corbin. A tribute
Sad to see you go John.
Author:  Andy Moss [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Departure of John Corbin. A tribute
I've known John the longest I think. 14 years. We joined the old Nirproject club within a week of each other. I owe my rank to the many happy gaming hours we spent together in those early years. Certainly in the last year or so his enthusiasm had waned for the games, as it does to many of us sooner or later. I'll miss him as an opponent on the virtual battlefield. Old soldiers never die however, they merely fade away. He will not be forgotten I'm sure.
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