Honor, Courage, and Commitment. The US Navy Chief “Thief” Story

First of all , when it comes to Honor, Courage, and Commitment I would like to share an emotional story with you I’ve been telling myself for too long. The Navy “Chief Thief” story.

How our minds can repeatedly trick ourselves, if we let it. A story about a young Texas kid turned very proud United States Navy Chief who called himself a “Thief” until he intended to commit suicide during March of 2016 in downtown Seattle, WA when he felt completely helpless.

A mind is a terrible thing to waste. It’s 2:49 am in Puyallup, WA. About 40 miles out of Seattle. As I sip on my 3rd cup of coffee, thanks Phat Boy. What I’m about to share with you is very personal to my family and I. It’s however very neccessary. Thanks to a small group of Cowboys fans in my Facebook group who recently inspired me to share part 2 of this. I want to thank each of them personally here, right now. Their comments ultimately inspired me to share the other half of my story. I love each of you. You were my Angels God sent to give me the strength to display Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

“I admire your courage and strength to share Barry Gipson. Your testimony might just save a life!! The Navy has a way of fucking all of us up unfortunately. I’m always here for ya old shipmate!” Amber Thomas