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Title: Wounded Soldier Benefit
Post by: Big Willie on March 12, 2012, 08:52:27 AM
My stepson was criticaly wounded on Dec 11th 2011 in afgan. He lost a leg at the knee his other leg was crushed they preformed a leg salvage on it and in the last week he has walked on it between bars. He was also burnt on the face and arms 2nd degree. Busted his eardrum and lost most of the sight in his left eye. We are having a benefit auction for him on March 24th I am seeking donations of hunting items calls decoys anything to do with turkey hunting, even guided hunts. We live in Southern IL my son and wife are in TX, he is going to be there for a long time 2yrs possibly while the Army pays his way my wife has missed alot of work and travel expense is not cheap. We need your help. Hooks Calls, Dave Smith Decoys, WoodHaven Calls, and Primos are on board with this auction and I thank them. You can call or message me Thank You Dave 618 218 6327. :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
Title: Re: Wounded Soldier
Post by: anthonyjhallen on March 12, 2012, 10:17:44 AM
Hunters Helping Soldiers has a branch in TX.  PM me if you want details.
Title: Re: Wounded Soldier
Post by: Wrangler95 on March 12, 2012, 12:08:38 PM
 :jesus-cross:

Very sorry,prayers sent
Title: Re: Wounded Soldier
Post by: Big Willie on March 12, 2012, 12:14:32 PM
IN my earlier post I forgot to mention Fred Zink Calls he has also helped out. Also Ole Tom is on board as well as Hevi Shot. Please support these donors if you can as well as the ones from the previous post. Spread the word on this. And thank you for Prayers and Help Dave  Goosebat Game calls has helped this moring also.
Title: Re: Wounded Soldier Benefit
Post by: Big Willie on March 12, 2012, 06:25:39 PM
Been a quite after noon here on this topic hopefully this will get going better tonight.
Title: Re: Wounded Soldier Benefit
Post by: CallMaker on March 13, 2012, 12:38:39 AM
Sorry to hear of your son's misfortune.  I want to thank him for serving and for the sacrifice he has made.  Pm will be sent.   :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
Title: Re: Wounded Soldier Benefit
Post by: mossy835 on March 13, 2012, 12:45:58 AM
That is never easy and a great appreciation to your son and family for his dedicated service.
Our prayers are with you.See what I can do.

:jesus-cross:

Mike
Title: Re: Wounded Soldier Benefit
Post by: Big Willie on March 13, 2012, 08:13:02 PM
thank you for the responses  haven't got any box calls promised yet  hope to get a few.
Title: Re: Wounded Soldier Benefit
Post by: Big Willie on March 14, 2012, 07:43:12 PM
 :thanks: To Hooks Calls for the generous donation we got today,  very nice. Thank You