The Flag Is In Good Hands

[Moose]

Well Dudes and Dudettes,

I thought you might like an update on what happened to that flag I won at last year's Venture meet in Ft. Collins. Those who were there may remember that I got a bit choked up due to the fact that my nephew had recently finished his 3rd tour in Iraq and had been seriously wounded. He's okay bodily, though a bit troubled mentally. But he's okay and we're in fairly constant contact.

Anyway, it was my stated intention to give the flag to him when we see each other this year. However, fate intervened and that is not going to happen. See, what had happened was...

The town I live in is trying to raise funds for a veteran's memorial. We're half way there and a month ago I was placed in charge of a fundraiser. In the interim, one of our town's sons was slain in Iraq. Though many from Sauk Village have served, up until now, no one had been slain. A few have died from illnesses caused by agent orange, but all came home alive. Until now.

So, I donated the flag to be raffled off for the memorial. Now comes the part where the fates intervene: We had invited the family of PFC Pemley to come to the fundraiser and, of course, we didn't charge them. However, they bought some raffle tickets and don't you know, they won and had their choice of some very nice prizes. They opted for the flag. It's home now where it can do what it does best -- offering consolation to a surviving family.

I thought you all might like to know. The line of succession includes the VentureRiders and the family knows it.

[mini-muffin]

That's great. Kinda funny how things work out isn't it.

 

Margaret

[Black Owl]

Thanks for the update.

 

A long and circular route, but it is now where is was probable intended to be.

[DragonRider]

Was that the flag that was donated by Gray Ghost, Cliff Fargason? He donated one for Vogel last year and it helped raise funds for St Jude.........glad its in good hands and showing the family of that serviceman that we care................That was great of you to donate if for that cause...............Thanks for sharing.

[Squidley]

Chuck,

Thats awsome my friend! life has a way of working things out, and this seems to be no different. Good to hear that it will do the most amount of good, let your nephew know that were thinking of him bro....see you folks soon.

Lewis,

Yes this is one of the flags that Cliff donated for us, very good of him to help us out as I know it was a sight that I wont forget when Chuck wont the flag...wasn't a dry eye in the house

[Kregerdoodle]

:clap2::clap2: Awsome!!!!

[BOO]

I have the other flag.

Its a priceless possession but you did good Chuck, right thing to do at the right time.

Jerry

[DragonRider]

Thanks again for being the high bidder on that flag at Vogel.............Money went for a very good cause........St. Jude.

 

At least I still have a photo copy of the letter that was attached to it.......I will treasure that also.............

 

 

And thanks again to Cliff Fargason for donating the flag and his time serving to protect for our freedom..........

I have the other flag.

 

Its a priceless possession but you did good Chuck, right thing to do at the right time.

 

Jerry

[Sweetnothing]

Chuck,

Thanks for letting us know what has happened to the flag!! It is in good hands!

Hope your nephew will be getting better soon, as we will continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers!

Also, it was a great thing you did to raffle the flag off for such a great cause! Thanks!!