Planet members and their kids serving in Iraq and Afghanistan need our support.

[BigRedChief]

I know of one member of Chiefs Planet getting ready to go to Afghaniastan. I know
another that has a son getting ready to deploy. Another that has a son already there. I propose that we raise money and ship some "goddies" over to the units where Chiefs Planet members or their kids are serving our country. To let them know they are not alone, that some of us back here in the USA appreciate their sacrifice and service.

I will personally pay all the shipping costs and coordinate the project.

I will pay all the paypal fees of the members who donate. If you donate $20 to buy goodies for the troops, $20 goes to the troops.

If you want to send a check, or some goodies yourself, donated items, PM me for a mailing address.

If you have a store that has items that would go in the care package and would sell those at cost and or donate, PM me.

100% of the money raised will go to purchase items for the troops. I will update this thread with the progress and post pictures of the "goodies" and items that will be shipped to the troops.

This is not a political thread or idea. The point is to support the Planet members or their kids on a personal level while they are voluntarily putting themselfs in harms way for us.

PM me for the paypal address. If you know of someone serving overseas, PM me and we will put them on the list to recieve a care package

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

A thank you card for the planet from the troops over in the sandbox.

Originally Posted by Jethopper

I just wanted to send a shout out to BigRedChief. Most of you don't know, but I am a grunt in the 82nd airborne and I am currently in Afghanistan. Yesterday, after a long week of field work, I came back to the FOB to recharge and what do I see? 2 care packages from BRC. Well me and my boys enjoyed the snacks and we thank you, bud. HOOAH

Hey BRC,

A few days after my wife checked with her brother's wife about this package, he was injured in an IED attack and sent home for medical treatment. Today we learned that his driver and the guy who took his place were both killed by an IED. It's a tough job these guys have (both in terms of personal risk and also in terms of dealing with the loss of close friends).

Thanks again for all the support you facilitate!

NAME EDITED

Originally Posted by Barney Stinson

That's awesome news. Thanks to the new and continuing supporters that keeps this going. As a solider on the receiving side; it means so much to have complete strangers contribute to these packages. Its a moral victory, makes you feel noticed, affirmation. In some of the worst times I've ever experienced, a small note or package surprising me made the difference between being depressed and feeling validated. Agree or not for the reasons we're there, coming together and supporting the troops with their boots on the ground is a profound statement, and it does not go un-noticed by the troops receiving the packages. Don't make fun of what I'm saying, never in my life has a simple gesture made me feel so good and happy to be an american. Keep donating if you feel inclined, it matters more than you know to the troops receiving it.

[Mrs. Loopner]

Originally Posted by scott free

Meh, he was the tool of a bomb dropping, warmongering nation... only man left alive? Maybe he shouldn't have been fighting in the first place...

Either way, our people shouldn't have to honor what he and his men did, its in the past... just let it die already.

He gave of himself selflessly and proudly so you would be able to freely say what you just said. Regardless of personal opinion it's not something I believe I have in myself to do, do you or have you?

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Loopner

He gave of himself selflessly and proudly so you would be able to freely say what you just said. Regardless of personal opinion it's not something I believe I have in myself to do, do you or have you?

I'm not sure that you've read enough of me here, you're either an absolute noob who's almost never here, or just flat out missing some critical human nature decoder, i hope you aren't in sales...

[pr_capone]

RIP Mr. Lewis

[crazycoffey]

Originally Posted by scott free

I'm not sure that you've read enough of me here, you're either an absolute noob who's almost never here, or just flat out missing some critical human nature decoder, i hope you aren't in sales...

Guess I missed it too. Poorly executed tongue in cheek. Or just wrong place and time, IMO.

[Easy 6]

If i stepped on my dinger here, it was a huge, unintentional mistake... rest in peace, Mr. Lewis.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Loopner

He gave of himself selflessly and proudly so you would be able to freely say what you just said. Regardless of personal opinion it's not something I believe I have in myself to do, do you or have you?

I will not out Scot Free's bonafides but he is a friend to vets. He was just attempting some cross thread humor/pun on GoChiefs.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Today we buried one of the greatest generation.

Mr. Lewis was in the 3rd troop transport that landed on Omaha beach. He was the only person in his unit to make it off the beach alive. All that rest were mortally wounded and or died later from their wounds. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, He returned to the battlefield and helped take Germany. He won two purple hearts, Silver Star and two Bronze Stars.

He returned from the war and married his high school sweetheart. Was a school teacher for 35 years. Played the trombone. In his late 70's, both him and him wife would got the ocean and swim a 1/2 mile a day, every day.

He was known as Mr. Lewis to everyone not because he was a war hero who saved many American lives but how he conducted his life when he returned from war.

RIP, they are called the greatest generation for a reason and there aren't many left.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I will not out Scot Free's bonafides but he is a friend to vets. He was just attempting some cross thread humor/pun on GoChiefs.

Really really bad taste is really really bad taste.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Really really bad taste is really really bad taste.

I agree. But, it was just a mistake. We all make them.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Really really bad taste is really really bad taste.

It's not bad taste, it was just a misinterpretation.

[BigRedChief]

For those who serve in harms way on Christmas.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

For those who serve in harms way on Christmas.

Yes!

[BigRedChief]

Wonderful organization providing dogs to vets having a hard time moving on with their life's after what they saw and did over in the sandbox.

http://theilovedogssite.com/first-youll-wonder-why-a-dog-site-posted-this-video-then-you-see-the-end-wow/#0IVPTyoFpX8pBzwz.0

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Wonderful organization providing dogs to vets having a hard time moving on with their life's after what they saw and did over in the sandbox.

http://theilovedogssite.com/first-youll-wonder-why-a-dog-site-posted-this-video-then-you-see-the-end-wow/#0IVPTyoFpX8pBzwz.0

Most powerful short film I've seen in like forever! Rep to you!

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Most powerful short film I've seen in like forever! Rep to you!

I was outside making a phone call. This guy was out smoking and shaking all over. Didn't know the guy other than seeing him in the halls etc. Asked if he was okay, need some help and he looked at me and he had these eyes that don't belong in an office sitting, and said "I saw a guy that looked like my best friend who died in my arms over in the sandbox...........sometimes that shit comes up and I cant stop it".