I dated a guy in the 501st before I even thought about joining, and seeing the interactions of him and the other troopers left a lasting impression on me. After being a handler, it only made that decision more concrete. I am ordering my kit soon...
If nothing else, not the comradeship or the amazing memories with friends, I want to be able to make one of my best friends little boys have the most memorable birthday ever, by showing up at his front door next year. He's been a warrior through all of his health problems and countless times in the hospital and through surgery. If I can make him smile and help him forget all that for a little bit, itll be worth it.
That's why I'm joining.
