With the recommendation of
Compass Rose, the Blitz's Senior Club Officer, it is my honor to announce that today,
John "Big Ivan" Pirman has been posthumously awarded the
Praetorian "von Krieg's Own" Medal, which is the highest medal awarded at the Blitz.
It reads:
"Awarded osthumously to John "Big Ivan" Pirman for his superior leadership and commitment to the Blitz over many years. His individual contribution significantly impacted the overall mission of the club and our membership on a daily basis. He spent countless hours working for the betterment of the Blitz and our wargaming community and will be sadly missed, but never forgotten."
Til we meet again.
Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blasts on tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us. --Walt Kelly