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Cal30M1
06-19-2011, 11:40 AM
Gentlemen,

Here is Sergeant Joseph C. Mixon of Williston, Florida.

Here is a page dedicated to him.

http://crookedfences.com/crookedfences_029.htm

Here are a few pictures of Sgt. Mixon and the M1 Rifle presented to him by the M1 for Vets Program.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/Cal30M1/Catlin2.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/Cal30M1/Catlin3.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/Cal30M1/WWCatinsCobia.jpg


Here is another young veteran being presented his M1. I have no other information on him.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/Cal30M1/Marlins.jpg



Here are some links to the M1 for Vets website with picture of other events and veterans.

http://www.m1forvets.com/Pictures.php


And here is the video link page for the organization. The 3rd video is a interview with JJ Oshea, the founder of this fine program.

http://www.m1forvets.com/Videos.php

Some have expressed the desire to see the fruits of our generosity and these are just a few of the fine young Soldiers and Marines that have been helped by the program.

My personal thanks go out to each and everyone of you that donated time and materials to help fund this fine program.

If you need more information on how you can help in the future, use the contact link on the M1forvets.com website.

Not trying to stir up politics or drama about things that have happened in the past Gentlemen so please let's let bygones be bygones and express our gratitude to these wounded warriors for the sacrifices they have made.

Thank you.

toolman
06-19-2011, 01:57 PM
Great job guys for all the work! LOVE your freedom THANK A VET! PEACE TOOLMAN

themeowman
06-21-2011, 02:52 PM
I have donated to M1 for vets a few times.Time to do it again. It gives you a good feeling.
Tom

Prince Humperdink
06-21-2011, 03:10 PM
That is Awesome!

Orlando
06-21-2011, 05:30 PM
Cal
Thanks for posting

timshufflin
06-23-2011, 02:15 AM
I've often wondered something, if you are a wounded military veteran coming back from and recovering from a terrible wound, would you rather have an M1 rifle or a cool fishing trip like Sergeant Mixon was shown doing?

What I'm saying is, why not auction M1 rifles FOR Vets and use the monies to buy cool fishing trips, hunts, tickets to sporting events...? I'm not saying my take on this is right, just that my take may make some sense for some Vets. I'll bet that an officially auctioned M1 for Vets rifle would bring better than fair value if done say, 1 or 2 a week? There's a lot of Vets out there doing well and that would be happy to jack up auctions to help their brothers out. Just a silly idea from a guy who likes to make money.

Punch The Clown
06-23-2011, 05:44 PM
Tim, you read my mind. I'm starting "Tuna for Vets". We'll have weekly Canyon trips starting later this summer.

redheep
06-30-2011, 09:57 PM
I can't speak for them because I'm not in their situation, but if it was me, I would be happy that someone cared enough to do something for me and my family, regardless of what it was. I do see your point though, as a lot of wounded warriors are not necessarily gun collectors/shooters.

Cal30M1
07-01-2011, 07:38 PM
Anything we can do for them is appreciated. Buy them dinner. Buy them a drink. Say thank you.

Little things make a big impact.

howie
07-01-2011, 09:39 PM
I get what you're saying, Tim, and I don't disagree, but I like redheep's take on this one. I'm thinking anything is better than nothing, which was the norm for a lot of guys not so long ago.