New York Guard Sentinel Fall 2020

New York Guard Sentinel
Soldier Survival (cont.)
But you see the Crud didn’t know that I’m a wily character. Me, my vitamins and my vegan
based protein powder made sure that I had ammunition for my immune system. We formed
our own little platoon, and we went to battle. And with lots of support from friends and the
NY Guard, we got the dastardly one on the ropes. My friends brought supplies to me. They
loaded me up with coconut water, Gatorade, Ibuprofen, fresh fruit, soft veggies and bananas.
They would put it at my door step, ring the bell and literally run down the hall to escape.
A little over a month later I was able to get my first in person Covid test. The second test happened
about eight weeks after the virtual visit and I was still positive.
It took just over two months for me to get to the point where I felt close to normal. One of my
favorite movies is “Snatch”. There is a line in the movie from the chief bad guy, Brick top. He
said “Do you know what "nemesis" means? A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by
an appropriate agent. In this case, me”.
The experience leaves me thankful, relieved and respecting good health and independence. I
made sure to advise my former co-workers that I was infected, because it was of utmost importance
that I didn’t infect anyone, and that I shared information as widely as I could.
Covid was Darth Vader. But like a true Jedi, – I prevailed over the dark side. I sent that Covid
packing and now I got antibodies!!!
And I hope that Covid-Crud does not darken my door again! I give my utmost respect and
best wishes to all who were affected. Stay well, stay hydrated and stay healthy!
The New York Guard sends continued well
Wishes to our service members who were
affected directly or indirectly by Covid-19.
PFC Donald Elliston, assigned to Camp
Smith Training Site (CSTS) Garrison's
NYG Team Alpha, sanitizes facilities
used by hundreds of New York's service
members to prevent the spread of
COVID-19.
Twice a day every day, PFC Elliston
and other members of Alpha Team ensure
that the risk of COVID-19 infection
at Camp Smith is mitigated by disinfecting
every door knob, light switch,
bathroom, table and other surfaces on
post. (Courtesy Photo)
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