It had been 4 days since the battle ended on New Canada. Richard was very pleased with his crew, in th peformance of thier duties.
Richard sat in his office, trying to write letters of condolence to those who died, fighting on New Canada. This was duty he hated the worst.
Also was today was the funeral services, for the 159 Colonist killed, and the 17 officers killed under his command.
"Hey Rich are you going to get into your whites. The service begans in 40 minutes?" Garek said peeking his head around the cornor of the door. Wearing his white uniform, and two and half rows of ribbions.
"Yeah just be a few minutes."
Richard went over and pulled his white uniform out of the dust cover. He put the pants on and started to put the jacket on as Garek walked in.
"So you don't mind people seeing you in your underware man." Garek said.
"Garek pick up those boxes for me." Wallace pointed on the desk.
"Sure what are they?""
" You'll see." Garek asked.
Richard and Garek both walked into the cargo bay, where most of the crew were, even some of the injured crew were there. The services took place in a empty cargo bay.
The services were not long then at the end of the service, RIch decided to do something special.
"Okay one last thing, I believe our fellow crew would like this.
Lieutenant Commander Garek Loran, for outstanding performance of your duties, I herby promote you to Commander.
Lieutenant Commander Vincent Kelly, for bravery, and merit while under fire, your promoted to Commander." Vince was out of sickbay and able to stand along with Garek, to recive his third gold pip.
"Petty Officer Woodrow Murphy you are herby promoted Senior Petty Officer, and the presented the Medal of Valor. For your gallantry on New Canada." Murphy was in a wheel chair as was Nevar.
"Now would Doctor Cherrin please come foward." Cherrin. Stepped foward.
"For Bravery and merit under fire I present you with the Crew Recognition award, and Medical Achievment Award."
Wallace enjoyed this, and seemed to show it as well.
Garek walked up, and gave a smile, and then turned and walked out.
Then a rather atractive female came over, and introduced herself."Captain RIchard Wallace I take it."
"Yes."
"I am Karen Rather Federation News Service. I would like to have a word with you."
"Nope, Sorry but the events on New Canada are not to be made public until the counsle decides to announce it." Wallace walked out.
Confrence Lounge next day...
"Okay, crew here is my orders.
Lieutenant Deveraux find out who those Aliens were."
"We Misuer Wallace."
Damn Cajuns.
"Doctor, I want an autoposy on those Son'a."
"Sovick your acting Secuirty Chief."
"What's up with Nevar?" Nugant asked
"He requested a medical leave for three months. I gave it to him.
Garek, We will rebuild new Canada, When Muprhy is off sick call. You two work together on a dilthuim refinary plant on the station.
Okay that is all for now."
Damn good to be home once again. Wallace thought to himself.