truthfully, interpreters had the best food, so i hung out with them a lot. i got to know him and i did get to observe him working with marines and our afghan army partners. he was always very motivated, very happy to serve in whatever capacity. he was constantly going on patrol, sitting in, assisting marines to the fullest abilities, working day and night. going on operations when we would insert into enemy strongholds and try to disrupt enemy networks or narcotics. overall he was a phenomenal asset for our unit. i kept in touch with him. i did deploy again in 2014. unfortunately, i didn't have the opportunity to work with him. i did remain in touch with him. and then fast forward through the last six, seven years, i've kept in touch with my buddy. he had sense gotten married and