Old No7
Levergunner
USA
26 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 6:04:22 PM
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Greetings all:
As this Holiday Season approaches, I realize that I don't do enough to thank the brave men & women who are serving our country every day. But reading this post below, gave me a great idea...
See: http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36481
If the moderators and JReed himself are OK with this idea -- then let's use this forum to pledge funds toward the purchase of a USMC Non Commissioned Officers Sword for Jeremy!
Without too much thought, here's how this could work...
(a) I'll start off with a personal PLEDGE of $20.00 to get this going.
(b) Other forum members are invited to pledge their own $20.00, (or even $10.00 if funds are tight), and we'll all aim to reach the $400.00 that Jeremy's wife needs to buy him the USMC Non Comm sword he wants.
(c) Please note -- Forum members won't actually send in any money until we hit at least $300.00 minimum.
(d) Once we hit the $400, I'll post my mailing address and ask all forum members who made PERSONAL PLEDGES to mail their payments to my attention. As an NRA-Life-Member and the son of a proud WWII Veteran (335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force -- home of the Debden red-nosed P51 Mustang's), I hereby PROMISE you & Jeremy that all funds collected will go directly to JReed to buy the sword.
(e) We can use the replies to this post to track the $$ pledged. And if the response is too great, then any excess >$400 will be donated to a veterans-related cause that Jeremy himself selects.
(f) Jeremy will, of course, be asked to supply pictures of the sword once the purchase is complete! Seeing Jeremy in his dress uniform with the sword would be a nice touch too, but not a requirement...
So for all the vets and non-vets alike, will you join in this worthy cause?
If not now, when? If not this cause, which one? If not you, who?
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your consideration.
Old No7
"Freedom and the Second Amendment... One cannot exist without the other." © 2000 DTH
pharmseller
Levergunner 2.0
USA
463 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 6:20:40 PM
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I'm in.
Quinn
An armed society is a polite society - Robert Heinlein
Livin' the life in Oregon
Mike Cole
Levergunner 2.0
USA
184 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 6:29:56 PM
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I'm in.
My dad and I were RA's, but my uncle and cousin were Marines
Mike
http://www.tennesseevalleybullets.com/
"If we make a mistake, people don't come back, for evermore they don't come back!"
John Wayne
Rusty
Advanced Levergunner
2333 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 6:46:39 PM
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I'm in. It would be worth $20 just to see Jeremy in his dress blues with the sword.
Merry Christmas,
Rusty <><
Lets make 2007 a China free Christmas
If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough
2ndovc
Levergunner 3.0
USA
717 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 6:48:31 PM
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Great idea. i'm in!
jasonB
"Looking for a reason to check out of my mind"
Eric Clapton
cutter
Levergunner 2.0
USA
192 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:05:25 PM
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Count me it too!!
Everyone should have at least one sword!
I wasn't able to check on the one I spotted today, but I will this week.
P.S. Cheap copy above.
Old Savage
Advanced Levergunner
USA
7191 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:08:42 PM
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In here.
"In the High Desert of Southern California" ... on the cutting edge of going back in time ...
rjohns94
Levergunner 2.0
USA
393 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:09:31 PM
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IM in
Mike Johnson
York, Pa.
JReed
Senior Levergunner
USA
1403 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:11:51 PM
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Dont know what to say y'all. WOW
Jeremy
It takes 26 muscles in your face to frown but it only takes 6 muscles in your hand to pull the pin on a grenade.http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f174/saloonslug111/
pharmseller
Levergunner 2.0
USA
463 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:14:54 PM
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quote:
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Originally posted by JReed
Dont know what to say y'all. WOW
Jeremy
It takes 26 muscles in your face to frown but it only takes 6 muscles in your hand to pull the pin on a grenade.http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f174/saloonslug111/
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WOW is more than enough for me.
Quinn
An armed society is a polite society - Robert Heinlein
Livin' the life in Oregon
Tycer
Advanced Levergunner
USA
3497 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:23:04 PM
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I'm in.
Thanks from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
BOOM! Win 1886 EL 45/70 - 450gr LBT @ 1650fps. 100yds.
rjohns94
Levergunner 2.0
USA
393 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:24:37 PM
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JReed, from one who has served and turned it over to the next watch, I salute you sir and I think the rest of the forum would do so too. Godbless and enjoy
Mike Johnson
York, Pa.
canonsix
Advanced Levergunner
USA
2242 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:28:17 PM
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I am in ,from a old line grunt to a Marine NCO, glad to. Doug
a armed man is his own master
JReed
Senior Levergunner
USA
1403 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:30:01 PM
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(e) We can use the replies to this post to track the $$ pledged. And if the response is too great, then any excess >$400 will be donated to a veterans-related cause that Jeremy himself selects.
If there is excess $ you can send it to Fisher House They build houses next to millitary hospitals for sevice members and familys to have a place to stay while undergoing treatment so they dont have to spend lots of money living out of hotel rooms. We used the one at the Balboa Naval Hospital When our youngest was sick when he was 3weeks old. They are a life saver and alowed us to worry about our son and not where we were going to stay.
Just checked on the Marine Corps Exchange site.
MC NCOSWRD
NCO Sword and Scabbard, Sword has
Stainless Steel Blade Etched on Both
Sides with "United States Marines"
Black Scabbard with Highly Polished
Brass Mountings and Tips
Sword May be Prescibed for Corporals
or Above when, Blue Dress, Blue-White
Dress or Service Uniforms are Worn
Description Price In Stock Qty Buy
28" Anodized MC NCO Sword $466.00
30" Anodized MC NCO Sword $466.00
32" Anodized MC NCO Sword $466.00
34" Anodized MC NCO Sword $466.00
Last time I checked about 2 years ago they were $400
Jeremy
It takes 26 muscles in your face to frown but it only takes 6 muscles in your hand to pull the pin on a grenade.http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f174/saloonslug111/
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Edited by - JReed on 12/16/2007 7:50:21 PM
Modoc ED
Levergunner 2.0
USA
171 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 7:43:03 PM
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I'm in. Can we get Hobie to make this a "Sticky" until it's over?
ED
Northeast California (Modoc County)
C. Cash
Advanced Levergunner
USA
3161 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:04:55 PM
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I wish I could give more at this time but can send 10.00 dollars, maybe a tad more if I can scrape it up. Good cause for a good man.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life John 5:24
TOMHORN
Levergunner 2.0
USA
172 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:22:54 PM
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Deal me in fellows, I would consider it an honor.
Mark Wilson
Wake up and smell the coffee. From the " Land of Enchantment."
Old No7
Levergunner
USA
26 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:29:48 PM
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JReed: "WOW" is good enough for me too!
And I will add my own WOW -- thanks guys!
A quick count shows we're up to $250 pledged in under 4 hours!
Keep 'em coming, as it shows the Spirit of the Season is alive and well at Leverguns.com!!!
Plus, we have a new goal -- $460 -- I KNOW we can make it!!!
Old No7
"Freedom and the Second Amendment... One cannot exist without the other." © 2000 DTH
Jayhawker
Levergunner 2.0
USA
465 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:32:20 PM
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Count me in.
Well done is better than well said....Benjamin Franklin
Derrel
Levergunner
3 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:32:34 PM
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I am in! I agree everybody should have a sword!
stormspotter
Levergunner
USA
16 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:38:22 PM
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I was never in service, but my dad was in the 53rd Field Artillery Battalion during WWII, so I'll pledge $20 in memory of him.
"Republic. I like the sound of the word. It means people can live free, go or come, buy or sell, be drunk or sober, however they choose. Some words give you a feeling. Republic is one of those words that makes me tight in the throat. The same tightness a man gets when his baby takes his first step, or his baby first shaves, and makes his frist sound like a man. Some words can give you a feeling that makes your heart warm. Republic is one of those words." John Wayne in "The Alamo"
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pricecw
Levergunner
39 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:44:05 PM
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I'll throw into this too. From an old Marine, thanks Jeremy.
Is this the one
http://www.militarysabers.com/marine-nc ... ified.html
says it is the only current certified sword. Anyway, for $475 could get one with Jeremy's name laser etched on the blade.
--Carl
RKrodle
Levergunner 2.0
USA
160 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:49:59 PM
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Count me in, Semper Fi!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ricky
Bosco
Levergunner 3.0
USA
569 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:51:16 PM
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Yup. I'm in.
You'd smile too if you were Norwegian.
glbrt352
Levergunner 3.0
USA
755 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 8:57:35 PM
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I am in too, this is a great idea.
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"The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity."
Harlan Ellison
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Sixgun
Levergunner 3.0
USA
865 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 9:21:25 PM
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Absolutely---Add my name-------Sixgun
The Sheepdog,
.44 Russian
Shoot a lot! Once they throw the dirt in your face, its over.
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www.atglensportsmensclub.org
Hagler
Advanced Levergunner
USA
2312 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 9:21:38 PM
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Gents,
I will give $10.00.
I have many friends & family that have served in various branches of the U.S. military. My paternal grandfather served with the Tank Destroyers in Germany, during WWII. He was Lester Hardin Hagler, and he helped to liberate prison camps. My maternal grandfather was Russell Miletello, and he tried to enlist with one glass eye. They would not take him, so he built PT boats for Higgins, at City Park, in New Orleans, during WWII. My late father, Barry C. Hagler, was drafted into the Vietnam War, though he tried to enlist first. He served with the Army, doing some demolition work, and died 3 years ago from lung cancer, probably due to Agent Orange exposure. My step-father, Louis Mullet, was in the Marine Reserve, after he graduated from high school in 1955, but did not see any action. ...and on, and on...
I want to thank all of you who have served, and are serving, for this Great Country of ours.
Shawn
"That's right, Billy, I'm good with it. I hit what I shoot at, and I'm fast!"-Lucas McCain, c1882.
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Ysabel Kid
Advanced Levergunner
USA
3880 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 9:31:07 PM
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I'm in!!!
Ysabel Kid
"He who can not think, is a fool; he who will not, a bigot; he who dare not - a slave!"
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Mtnfolk75
Levergunner
USA
30 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 9:57:17 PM
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Count me in as well for the $20.00.
Mtnfolk75 ( an old Canoe Club Vet )
Dusty (Mtnfolk75)
Retired CA LEO / NRA Lifer
" Where my friend Roscoe is not welcome..., neither am I... "
Thunder50
Levergunner 3.0
822 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 10:20:21 PM
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What are we up to?
I also was never in the service(to my regret nowadays), but my father was killed in the service, mom remarried, and the man I called Dad was a retired full bird(AF).
In honor of them, I will go whatever we need get to the total to get JReed his sword.
JReed
Senior Levergunner
USA
1403 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 10:25:58 PM
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Thunder50
I greatly appreciated your Email offer. Thank You again.
I still dont really know what to say to this except for thanks.
Jeremy
It takes 26 muscles in your face to frown but it only takes 6 muscles in your hand to pull the pin on a grenade.http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f174/saloonslug111/
Ysabel Kid
Advanced Levergunner
USA
3880 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 10:31:18 PM
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Hmmm... an honorable man, serving his country in a time of war, training young Marines, raising his sons right... heck Jeremy, you're giving us all a Christmas present just by accepting this small token of our appreciation!!!
Ysabel Kid
"He who can not think, is a fool; he who will not, a bigot; he who dare not - a slave!"
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Thunder50
Levergunner 3.0
822 Posts Posted - 12/16/2007 : 11:00:40 PM
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JReed, wasn't sure if you had received my e-mail or not. As I said, thank you for your service. You need a sword.
JReed
Senior Levergunner
USA
1403 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 12:13:35 AM
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Yes Sir I recieved it tonight and replied.
Jeremy
It takes 26 muscles in your face to frown but it only takes 6 muscles in your hand to pull the pin on a grenade.http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f174/saloonslug111/
azoil
Senior Levergunner
USA
1108 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 04:53:45 AM
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ON7,
Is there a PayPal account we can donate to?
If not, can a PayPal account be set up for this worthy cause?
Thanks JReed!
gon2shoot
Levergunner 2.0
USA
486 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 05:28:50 AM
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I guess an old Fly boy can chip in.
Sign me up for 20
grit yer teeth an pull the trigger
Haycock
Levergunner 2.0
USA
247 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 05:41:42 AM
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On behalf of my wife, kids, parents, friends and country, and with gratitude for his service, I'm in!
Haycock
--------
"The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned."
PA Constitution, Article I, Section 21
danthegunman
Levergunner 1.0
USA
58 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 07:09:39 AM
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Count me in Also!!!
As a Former Marine '84-'92 and a Former Drill Instructor at Parris Is. SC '88-90 I would be honored to help out!
Semper Fi Jeremy!!!
That which does not kill us makes us stronger!
Dan Printz/Gunsmithing
The Firing Pin
Call Before You Shoot!
www.danthegunman.com
dan@danthegunman.com
Semper Fi
John14:6 <((><
http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg302/danthegunman/
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Edited by - danthegunman on 12/17/2007 07:12:02 AM
Hobie
Moderator
USA
19227 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 07:54:38 AM
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Old No 7 and Thunder 50,
Please e-mail me with an update. I need to know where we stand on this...
Sincerely,
Hobie
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"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
Shooting with Hobie
NRA Life Member
1886
Levergunner 3.0
528 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 08:19:00 AM
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Great cause. I will ante up. Tell me where to send the $20.00 M.O. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to express our appreciation. 1886
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Edited by - 1886 on 12/17/2007 08:21:27 AM
Doc Walker
Levergunner 2.0
USA
285 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 08:27:31 AM
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I'm in for 10.
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wcf3030
Advanced Levergunner
2901 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 08:29:49 AM
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Although I be a ARMY dude, a Non-Com Marine Vietnam vet(my father)taught me how to be a man and shoot straight.
Put me down for $10.00.
Thank you JReed.
________________________
"Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it."
"What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think....you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude." -Emerson
gravertom
Levergunner 1.0
USA
82 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 08:53:27 AM
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put down an old cold warrior for $20.
Take care,
Tom
Bigahh
Levergunner 2.0
USA
358 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 09:21:50 AM
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Count me in for the 20 also. I will keep tabs on the post to see when we are ready to roll.
" From The Northwoods of Wisconsin"
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Edited by - Bigahh on 12/17/2007 09:22:45 AM
Junior
Advanced Levergunner
USA
3613 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 09:26:33 AM
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Put my name on the list!
http://www.castbullet.com
Bigahh
Levergunner 2.0
USA
358 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 09:44:24 AM
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I think we hit the number we needed to! Maybe even a box or 2 of shells Thank You JReed for everything you have done. I will wait for the adress.
" From The Northwoods of Wisconsin"
86er
Senior Levergunner
USA
1278 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 10:18:49 AM
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Got in on this post a little late. OK - waiting for the address for contributions.
www.TARSPORTING.COM
Old Ironsights
Advanced Levergunner
4699 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 3:46:06 PM
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Add my name. Let me know when & where.
From the South Shore of Lake Michigan - MOLON LABE!
- Old Ironsights -
GOA, JPFO, & FWIW, NRA Life
Dear Wayne: "Judge a law by the worst reading, and in the hands of the worst enemies of the Second Amendment" - even if you wrote it. Sincerely, Harlon Carter, Pres. NRA 1967
HR2640: Commit a Family Member, lose YOUR guns. Thank you, NRA.
1894
Levergunner 3.0
USA
796 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 7:53:53 PM
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I'm in as well.
Phil
http://www.adksportsman.com/
Old No7
Levergunner
USA
26 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 8:26:16 PM
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UPDATE: As of 9:30 PM EST Monday 12/17/07
* * * We have topped $550 and a couple of other forum members have also offered their support! * * *
As JReed himself said... WOW!
Thank you to all for your generous pledges of support for this worthy cause!
Any excess funds over the $460 for the sword (is there any tax or shipping?), or any other pledges made after this posting will be donated to the Fisher House for Vets and their families, per Jeremy's request. It was great for him to share he had a personal connection with that group; it feels good to know that he knows where that donation will go and what it will help to achieve.
At this point, I believe it's time to start collecting the pledges that have been made...
(a) I will keep a full accounting of all the funds received, and will share that with Hobie when all this is completed, just so all is on the "up and up".
(b) Please INCLUDE YOUR USER NAME when you send in your pledge, as that is how we will track this -- not to track "you" per se -- but to track ME, so I can fully account for all pledges made.
(c) Forum Members who want to donate by PayPal can do so using my home e-mail address: "4Hubbs AT tidewater DOT net" (Just remember to eliminate the extra SPACES and change CAPS to an "@ and .") I will cover any fees deducted by PayPal, when it's time to withdraw funds donated.
(d) Others who wish to send a personal check, bank check or money order can mail it to me at this address: Darryl Hubbard, c/o Project Sword, 33 Keene Woods Road, Damariscotta ME 04543.
(e) We'll give everyone 2 weeks to get their pledges in, and I will keep this posting updated once per week with how we're doing (again, please include your USER NAME).
(f) Later on, I will also post an HONOR ROLL to recognize all the kind forum members who answered the call.
(g) Lastly, at some point, we'll need to know where to mail the funds to Jeremy -- and of course, we'll need to see that picture of him in his dress blues with that shiny new SWORD!
(h) And Jeremy, if I may be so bold... When you share this story with your children and others, please tell them this was not an act of charity -- but one of GRATITUDE.
Did I miss anything?
Any concerns?
You guys are great!
I am overwhelmed by the response... It does this old heart good to be a part of this.
Old No7
"Freedom and the Second Amendment... One cannot exist without the other." © 2000 DTH
RKrodle
Levergunner 2.0
USA
160 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 9:05:02 PM
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Old No 7, great jod and great cause. Don't forget to copy/cut/paste this to keep up with it before this forum goes away. I'm out of town this week and will send mine this weekend.
Ricky
kimwcook
Levergunner 3.0
USA
667 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 9:26:23 PM
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Man, I've got to check in on this forum every 4-5 hours as things are just a hoppin'.
I'm in for $20.
U.S. Marine Corps '74-78
Semper Fi brother.
Old Law Dawg
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Edited by - kimwcook on 12/17/2007 9:27:06 PM
Ysabel Kid
Advanced Levergunner
USA
3880 Posts Posted - 12/17/2007 : 10:33:48 PM
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Darryl / Old No7 -
I just wrote out my check and it will be in the mail first thing tomorrow morning!
Thank you for getting this rolling and coordinating everything.
Jeremy - Darryl said it perfectly - this is an act of sincere gratitude. It is an honor for all of us!!! Thank you for accepting this and thank you for keeping us FREE!!!
Ysabel Kid
"He who can not think, is a fool; he who will not, a bigot; he who dare not - a slave!"
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Hagler
Advanced Levergunner
USA
2312 Posts Posted - 12/18/2007 : 12:02:58 AM
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Payment sent, via PayPal.
Shawn
"That's right, Billy, I'm good with it. I hit what I shoot at, and I'm fast!"-Lucas McCain, c1882.
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Sorry this is so long but I wanted to make sure this didnt get lost.
First I wanted to say thank you. I can not express my feelings on this as meer words are to small and insignificant to give justice to what this means to me. I copied the above so that you all would not be forgoten even though I will never ever forget.
Forever Greatefully Yours
Jeremy Reed
P.S. I will post a picture post with lots and lots of pics when I get it.
