tristanbaldwin

Just throwing a post out there in advance, before the 'speculative' types would weigh in that something has taken me offline. 
NOT leaving escorting, or anything of the sorts...but took down the RM profile for a few, dealing with an absurd life situation IRL(In real life). 
As many of you know, I had gone back to working with the Army on a part time base, assisting recruiting command at Airshows, commemorative events, etc. Alllllll parachute based, required your own equipment and expertise. Made a name for myself spinning up live action events, especially ones geared towards a very specific group of paratroopers- the Triple Nickles, a solely African American group during WWII that's been all but forgotten. 
While on the road ramping up an event for them- my truck was broken into and virtually all of my equipment stolen- just under 20k in value. Insurance is fucking me around to the n-th degree on it, and this as literally become like a full time job. 
Disgusted with humanity...have kind of just withdrawn a bit...and think I needed some time to juice hard, come back with a clear mind and attitude....and 'take the objective', as they say.
Will surface back on the net shortly, love you all!
 

Good morning all! Thanks so much for the kind words- a friend(I don't use the word 'client' regularly, because I feel most of my 'clients' end up becoming friends to some extent....a few more so than others 😉), told me I was being discussed...and he set the hookl, requiring me to come on and actually check it....so here I am. 

Couple quick updates to explain the absence...because I'm not sure if I made them earlier. My Father, after his longstanding health issues...did end up passing away back in late May....and that obviously threw me for a hard loop, given how close I was to him. Ironing out his house, his taxes, his estate- all of that is nearly a full time job; thankfully my brother took the point on that. 

In order to keep myself focused on something, I ended up becoming invested in a Veterans Parachute Demonstration Team- which performs at airshows, commemorative events like Normandy D-Day invasion, you name it. The primary role of this is fundraising for the care of the WWII Veterans still alive, and to give them an audience to still be heard and valued..and it's one of the best programs I've been involved with in my life. 
Am absolutely still escorting- and will kick up the road game slightly in the coming months- needed to get the calendar of events for air shows a bit clearer, so that I could build escort trips around them. Double duty for me, as always LOL. 

A genuine thank you to all of you who have continued to be concerned for my well being; whether I'm in the industry still or not.....that speaks volumes to YOUR character, even more so than mine. With so many great friends from this facet of my life out there in the US and the World, don't expect me to be retiring soon....I'm still in this fight! LOL

Just throwing a post out there in advance, before the 'speculative' types would weigh in that something has taken me offline. 
NOT leaving escorting, or anything of the sorts...but took down the RM profile for a few, dealing with an absurd life situation IRL(In real life). 
As many of you know, I had gone back to working with the Army on a part time base, assisting recruiting command at Airshows, commemorative events, etc. Alllllll parachute based, required your own equipment and expertise. Made a name for myself spinning up live action events, especially ones geared towards a very specific group of paratroopers- the Triple Nickles, a solely African American group during WWII that's been all but forgotten. 
While on the road ramping up an event for them- my truck was broken into and virtually all of my equipment stolen- just under 20k in value. Insurance is fucking me around to the n-th degree on it, and this as literally become like a full time job. 
Disgusted with humanity...have kind of just withdrawn a bit...and think I needed some time to juice hard, come back with a clear mind and attitude....and 'take the objective', as they say.
Will surface back on the net shortly, love you all!
 

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

Just throwing a post out there in advance, before the 'speculative' types would weigh in that something has taken me offline. 
NOT leaving escorting, or anything of the sorts...but took down the RM profile for a few, dealing with an absurd life situation IRL(In real life). 
As many of you know, I had gone back to working with the Army on a part time base, assisting recruiting command at Airshows, commemorative events, etc. Alllllll parachute based, required your own equipment and expertise. Made a name for myself spinning up live action events, especially ones geared towards a very specific group of paratroopers- the Triple Nickles, a solely African American group during WWII that's been all but forgotten. 
While on the road ramping up an event for them- my truck was broken into and virtually all of my equipment stolen- just under 20k in value. Insurance is fucking me around to the n-th degree on it, and this as literally become like a full time job. 
Disgusted with humanity...have kind of just withdrawn a bit...and think I needed some time to juice hard, come back with a clear mind and attitude....and 'take the objective', as they say.
Will surface back on the net shortly, love you all!
 

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

I’d feel like such a bust-out or ingrate doing this…given that it’s a hobby / mental part of my life vs a complete ‘necessity’. 
 
if I was having a medical emergency or one of my dogs, or something far more exigent…I’d consider playing that card…but I wouldn’t feel proper given how much more challenging so many others have it then I…

Make sure the news media knows the name of the insurance company that's screwing over veterans.

I’m so sorry to hear about this — it sucks, buddy, in so many not-good ways. I hope the situation resolves soon, so you can get your big life back on track! I’ll be thinking of you, and wishing you well, remembering awesome past meet-ups with you, and looking forward to seeing you in the (hopefully) not too distant future. 
 

Thank you 4 your service.    💯💯💯❤️❤️

@tristanbaldwin
that is terrible.   You take whatever time is needed to heal and regain faith in humanity 
some people just suck!!!   I’ve never met you but have ALWAYS wanted to!!!  You are such a sweet intelligent well spoken man and thank you for your service to our country!!!   Hopefully things will get better soon!!!
AlexfromAC

I hope you’re able to recover the losses, and I’m sorry that happened to you.
Do what you need to and be safe, healthy, and happy. If you need to take a break, do so and know we’ll be glad you’re taking care of yourself and that you’re all right.
If you come back, know some of us will be here to greet and hug you. Stay gold, Tristan.
*hugs*

Sorry this happened to you, Tristan... I hope it sorts itself out for you.   Thank you for your service to our country 🇺🇸
And I will be on the lookout for your return - just a few miles over the mass border from Connecticut here.  
Good luck with everything!

Man I'm so sorry this happened to you, Tristan. (Can totally relate to disgust with humanity these days.) Wishing you good fortune over what I hope are nice holidays, king. Ofc we'll be here when you are ready to reengage.

Just throwing a post out there in advance, before the 'speculative' types would weigh in that something has taken me offline. 
NOT leaving escorting, or anything of the sorts...but took down the RM profile for a few, dealing with an absurd life situation IRL(In real life). 
As many of you know, I had gone back to working with the Army on a part time base, assisting recruiting command at Airshows, commemorative events, etc. Alllllll parachute based, required your own equipment and expertise. Made a name for myself spinning up live action events, especially ones geared towards a very specific group of paratroopers- the Triple Nickles, a solely African American group during WWII that's been all but forgotten. 
While on the road ramping up an event for them- my truck was broken into and virtually all of my equipment stolen- just under 20k in value. Insurance is fucking me around to the n-th degree on it, and this as literally become like a full time job. 
Disgusted with humanity...have kind of just withdrawn a bit...and think I needed some time to juice hard, come back with a clear mind and attitude....and 'take the objective', as they say.
Will surface back on the net shortly, love you all!
 

Just throwing a post out there in advance, before the 'speculative' types would weigh in that something has taken me offline. 
NOT leaving escorting, or anything of the sorts...but took down the RM profile for a few, dealing with an absurd life situation IRL(In real life). 
As many of you know, I had gone back to working with the Army on a part time base, assisting recruiting command at Airshows, commemorative events, etc. Alllllll parachute based, required your own equipment and expertise. Made a name for myself spinning up live action events, especially ones geared towards a very specific group of paratroopers- the Triple Nickles, a solely African American group during WWII that's been all but forgotten. 
While on the road ramping up an event for them- my truck was broken into and virtually all of my equipment stolen- just under 20k in value. Insurance is fucking me around to the n-th degree on it, and this as literally become like a full time job. 
Disgusted with humanity...have kind of just withdrawn a bit...and think I needed some time to juice hard, come back with a clear mind and attitude....and 'take the objective', as they say.
Will surface back on the net shortly, love you all!
 

Just throwing a post out there in advance, before the 'speculative' types would weigh in that something has taken me offline. 
NOT leaving escorting, or anything of the sorts...but took down the RM profile for a few, dealing with an absurd life situation IRL(In real life). 
As many of you know, I had gone back to working with the Army on a part time base, assisting recruiting command at Airshows, commemorative events, etc. Alllllll parachute based, required your own equipment and expertise. Made a name for myself spinning up live action events, especially ones geared towards a very specific group of paratroopers- the Triple Nickles, a solely African American group during WWII that's been all but forgotten. 
While on the road ramping up an event for them- my truck was broken into and virtually all of my equipment stolen- just under 20k in value. Insurance is fucking me around to the n-th degree on it, and this as literally become like a full time job. 
Disgusted with humanity...have kind of just withdrawn a bit...and think I needed some time to juice hard, come back with a clear mind and attitude....and 'take the objective', as they say.
Will surface back on the net shortly, love you all!