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CSM Rob Flaker
US Army

For 23 years you have thought more of your Soldiers than you have of yourself. In the time you do get to yourself you spend it taking care of your family; which loves you more than you know. We are a strong military family today because of your sacrifices doggedness and insistence on being just that; a strong family. There have been countless difficult times through the years. There have been numerous long deployments, missed birthdays and too many lost friends and family. Through it all you persevered with remarkable grace. I know you would think this unremarkable because that is just how you are; and “WHY” you should be selected as the Wells Fargo Yellow Ribbon Soldier. Today you continue to "Soldier On", and are never discouraged. I have witnessed to you facing the most difficult situations. It is when faced with these difficulties that you truly shine. You have helped countless Soldiers and their families never once asking for recognition. Through these difficulties you and your Soldiers become far better Soldiers than they were before. As a Command Sergeant Major you serve to inspire your Soldiers. You provide them the perfect example of what a Command Sergeant Major should be. More importantly you are the perfect husband and father to your two children. They and I love you and what you do. You are the Command Sergeant Major your Soldiers deserve. Your Soldiers and family are proud of you and wish just for a day that you would think about yourself first. I'm sure they wish that something good be done to commemorate all that have you have done for them the nation and or family. Hopefully being selected by Wells Fargo for the Yellow Ribbon Program will give you just a few minutes where you can place yourself first for once. As your wife I know this will be difficult and your mind will be on your Soldiers and your family. We love you and hope you enjoy your night.