View Full Version : Prey for us here in Al Ramadi
Rocky_Raccoon
09-15-2006, 12:42 AM
hey fellas, good to be back on here again, im here in Iraq right now, whats dubbed "the most dangerous city in the world" (Ramadi) and for good reason... its a hell hole here with the mortar attacks, snipers the incomming fire sirens always going off and just day to day grind but we'll keep on truckin , its nice how they have established phone centers and internet centers for us... its a real stress reliever. prey for us here and if you have a little extra money donate it if you got it, it really does make a difference us marines as well as soldiers and sailers all appreiciate every penny and its really adding up. , i probably wont have a chance to check replys for a while but itll be good to hear them when i do.... take care and semper fi
popplecop
09-15-2006, 08:47 AM
Our prayers and thoughts are with all our troops. I really appretiate what our Armed Forces do for us.
gspsonny03
09-15-2006, 12:06 PM
Thoughts and Prayers are sent every day and thanks Rocky to you and all the rest of our troops over there. Take care and God be with you.
Valigator
09-15-2006, 12:08 PM
Rocky we are with ya guy...thanks for everything...
Aim to maim
09-15-2006, 01:19 PM
Marine, God bless you and thank you. Hang tough and stay safe.
Could you provide a little more specific info about the donations to which you referred?
Duffy
09-15-2006, 01:19 PM
You've got my family's prayers and gratitude, Rocky!
Rocky, Thank You for what you are doing.
And, like the old police sergeant on Hill Street Blues used to say, "Be careful out there."
Dghantt
09-15-2006, 11:15 PM
:) Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys every day . keep up the good work :)
PJgunner
09-17-2006, 12:31 PM
Stay safe. Our prayers are with you.
Paul B.
8X56MS
09-17-2006, 06:28 PM
Rocky,
If there is something specific that you or your buds need, please let us know....................
Tall Shadow
09-18-2006, 03:27 PM
Semper Fi, Marine!
If I might make a suggestion for some of your (and My) donations...
Adopt a Sniper (http://www.americansnipers.org/)
Good people, Good program, Give what ever you can....It will help keep Our boys (and girls) safe.
Thank You to all of our service personnel!
You stand between us, and the worlds evil. We owe you a debt that can never be repaid.
Tall Shadow
Rocky_Raccoon
09-18-2006, 09:53 PM
well fellas, one thing i know we all would appreciate is some Deer Jerky, and lots of it... if you guys could send some since im gonna miss the season it i would be in a world of graditude, ill get my adresss when i find out myself :) thanks alot fellas
as far as donations, you can never go wrong with the uso www.uso.com
grayghost
09-19-2006, 11:06 AM
God bless and watch over you all Rocky. Stay frosty, grayghost
GoodOlBoy
09-19-2006, 11:14 AM
Ain't stopped prayin for yall yet, ain't about to. Come home safe.
GoodOlBoy
to all the troops.
We sent a HUGE box of sunglasses over (requested) but jerky is a great idea. I have a bunch of guys who may just be able to provide it.
Lemme work on it
Cal Sibley
09-21-2006, 04:44 AM
One of the major tenets of the Muslim religion is that all infidels are to be put to the sword, and you my friend are an infidel to them. Don't ever think you are their friend, you're not. Keep your head down guy and best wishes. Hurry home.
Cal - Montreal
Lilred
09-23-2006, 08:48 AM
God bless you Rocky...I got some freinds and family over there with ya..you stay safe now...we're all thinkin of every one of yas...
"one thing i know we all would appreciate is some Deer Jerky, and lots of it... if you guys could send some since im gonna miss the season it i would be in a world of graditude"
have a group of hunters here in MI gearing up and offering to donate venison/jerky. More hunters are joining the cause every day.
We will likely end up having a big "Smoke Fest" to prepare the jerky and send in one large shipment (nothing worse than guys not having enough to pass around and share !) :o
I end up giving away my venison every year anyway...this year I hope to add a mulie and an elk to this most-worthy cause.
just let me know where to send it :cool:
Rocky_Raccoon
10-05-2006, 03:44 AM
Lcpl Hensley, Carl
1st BN 6th Mar H&S
Gaurd Force
Unit 73150
FPO, AE 09509-3150
here is my address sorry i forgot, but things like Jerky (from any animals) exotic animals are very welcome, also things like Nuts, trail mixes (home made perferred) or just any snack you wanna test on us :) and if you can spare it, a small thing of dry lube would be nice for my m16a4... Im also the gunner in the turret so id also use it for my 240 gulf (308 machine gun) the marine corps just dont understand that clp doesnt work too well in the desert. thanks alot and all the best wishes
Carl Hensley
USMC Semper Fidelis
skeeter@ccia.com
10-08-2006, 11:39 PM
Bless you and all with you Rocky....not a day goes past we don't think of all of you.....
moneychanger
10-19-2006, 11:50 PM
hang tough and my prayers will back you up.
I had hoped to be able to send a package off in time for the holidays. But at least we're still on the right track.
A local smokehouse owner (himself a veteran) has offered to professionally process, smoke and shrinkwrap all venison we can deliver to him for the troops ! The caveat is he cannot due it until the first of the year when his busy season is over.
So....its taking longer than planned, but still ON THE WAY TO YOU !!
in the meantime
"Hey, be careful out there"
Hill Street Blues
mahalo nui loa
Texan
12-17-2006, 09:20 AM
Rocky from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU and all those that serve with you . We are a great country because of you guys . May God bless you and your family and keep you safe as you serve for the rest of us .
And those "in the area" ...
...we're still open to donations of venison for this most worthy cause.
Just PM me to arrange pick up/drop off
thanks
:cool:
...36 lbs of jerky looks like !! :D
Took much longer than expected, but the packages of jerky and outdoor magazines are finally on their way to you Rocky !
enjoy
wrenchman
02-11-2007, 02:37 PM
Fiji man you do me proud i dont no how this is t the first time i seen this post but i sent out ten pounds to a cousin there in december.
My sons class just put a bunch of stuff together and sent it over
some of the things asked for were moist towls gum and chips
We also sent some mags i.e. hot rod and hunting.
we would have sent some other typs to but it was a school drive.
Varmint Hunter
02-11-2007, 04:20 PM
I have noticed on a few of the shooting/hunting boards threads that like to bash unions. Our union has a few thousand members. Union members support the troops with more than just words.
Our union put out an appeal to the membership for donations. In the appeal we listed every item that was suggested to us by returning servicemen and women. Everything from Twizzlers to hygiene products was on that list. Within days our members started filling large boxes with items on the list. We formed a committee to collect, box and ship the supplies over seas. Many members also donated cash so that we could pay for shipping.
Within a month we collected an exceptional amount of donated items and shipped out more heavy boxes than you can imagine.
Later, we received a request for writing stationary, pens, pencils and a few items that were not on the original list. Another appeal went out to our membership and the supplies were rolling in again. We did it for the troops but it sure made me feel good every time we loaded up and headed to the post office.
Sorry we couldn’t supply some venison jerky too. :>)
ROCKY - Thank you for all that you do for our grateful country - be safe.
Let me know Rocky when the 6 boxes finally get to you ;)
did the packages ever make it there ?
sure hope the mail didnt mess things up
MN Tonester
03-08-2007, 01:16 PM
Rocky, hope all is well. If you run into my nephew, Marine Nick Gilbertson, convey my greetings (yeah, I know, you guys are all over the place, but on the off chance...)
Rocky_Raccoon
03-10-2007, 05:11 AM
FIJI. yeah i finally got the packages, 6total, about 2weeks ago, sorry i diddnt reply earlier i was out in the city when i got them and we dont even have running water or electricty out there let alone internet. i just got back here last night, but your thoughts and kindness will not soon be forgotten. many of my buddies are telling me how great the jerkey is, they asked me who sent it to me and i told him about this little hunting club im a member of and how they sent it with the help of some michigan hunters, and the only response they could give was. "thats gotta be the best hunting club in the world" i grinned and said yeah they are pretty good people. :) thanks again, dont worry this will not go unnotticed.
I was worried that someone along the way might have "accidentally detoured" the package once they saw the list of contents !! :D
We have a dedicated group of sportsmen & women who have vowed to expand the shipment (substantially !) next season.
My first wish would be that ALL the fine service people would be home ...so we would have nobody to send it to. Second wish would be to repeat the small token of thanks that we managed to put together this year.
Stay safe...God speed...and enjoy a bit of home !
Mahalo Nui Loa
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