Yesterday was a rainy day here in Fair Oaks. It was an appropriate day for the presentation of a Plaque and the American Flag in memory of David's 17 years employment with the TSA, Sacramento International Airport. The award was presented to me by three of David's former coworkers, Gilbert Galam, Stephen Terry and Krina Tommei.
The three told Ditas and I of David's kindness, empathy and mentorship
to his younger coworkers as well as the humorous side of his
personality. It was emotionally satisfying to hear that Macrine(RIP) and
I had raised an offspring that had empathy for others. David's E
kindness ranged from buying new shoes for his younger coworker, and
giving a Power Tie for another coworker to wear for a meeting in
Washington DC.
I mentioned to the group of David's plan to retire early in the Philippines and his dislike for his former supervisor. I hope that Galam, Terry and Tommei be not in trouble at work because of my mentioning David's frustration at work.
I am personally aware of David's dislike for his supervisor. He told me
that the reasons he plans to retire early, is his frustrations of the
bullish and racist behavior of his supervisor. He described to me when
he was still alive that his boss bullies him every now and then. They
will have heated discussions on politics and other topics. David told me
his boss is a fanatic Trumpist. He lend him his book authored by Mary
Trump, "Too Much and Never Enough". David told me his boss
believes the book is all Fake and the events described in the book is
propaganda. I hope that by mentioning David's frustration at work
can improve the morale, communication issues and working conditions at
the TSA in the Sacramento International Airport. Galam,Terry and Tommei should not be blamed for this information that I have personal knowledge of.
The badge reads( Memorialized Credentials): An employee of the Transportation Security Administration dedicated to protecting the transportation infrastructure of the United States. This badge is presented to his family in honored memory and recognition of service to the traveling public and the Transportation Security Administration.
Signed by David P Pekoske, Administrator of TSA, Badge # M000535
The Plaque also contains David's 10 and 15 years anniversary pins and a US Memorial Pin from the US Department of Homeland Security plus two small Eagle Pins(see photo above). The top pins are DHS agency service pins. The bottom ones are TSA service pins.
The Plaque is displayed in our living room with the other Plaques of Recognition and Commendations Awards that Macrine and I had received during our professional career. The framed American Flag is now displayed in his bedroom.
Ditas and I are very thankful for Galam, Terry and Tommei visit and presentation of the Plaque and American Flag to honor David's memory and service to his country. This posthumous award presentation and visit is an occasion, I will always remember. Here are more photos of their visit.
Thanks
again Gilbert Galam, Stephen Terry and Krina Tommei for your visit and
the posthumous awards for David E-my youngest son. More Power to you in
your work at the TSA, Sacramento International Airport.
Meanwhile,
yesterday there was another momentous day in my life. I received my
second booster shot of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at CVS. My arm is sore
today, But I am ok and feel good that I have more protection from the
sub variant virus emerging in the East Coast. Also Happy Earth Day to
All my Readers all over the World.
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