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smithbw Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Jun 21 2003, 12:02 AM EST
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As you all know we still have many warriors in harms way as they continue the fight in Iraq. I am posting a note that I received from one of our Nations Warriors that is defending our Freedoms. If you can find it in your heart to send him and his crew a few gars then by all means do... Don't feel pressured to do so, I got a bunch of good smokes from JD1 this week that goes out to them Monday. Please, at least say a prayer for them and blow some smoke to the East. Mega Hooah!!!

Billy,


I am here at Camp Dogwood just south of Bahgdad Int. AP. We are trying to beat the heat and keep our head down, watch our six and herf all at the same time!

Glad to hear the program is still viable. My shipping addy here is:

CW3 Ken Sayar
D Co. 123rd MSB
Unit 92882
APO, AE 98324-2882

I appreciate the effort with the Gars for Troops. I have met several Brothers of the Leaf while out here.

God bless you and your family!

-Ken Sayar
Fatshotbud Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 8:58 AM EST
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I will definately make the effort. Hell, the coolidor needs a straightening anyway.
God bless them all - BUD
xibbumbero Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 9:51 AM EST
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Got a bunch that will be sent this week. X
choner Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 11:39 AM EST
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Smokes going out this week!

choner
jdrabinski Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 11:48 AM EST
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I'm from a long line of soldiers...WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War...

A box is out. I assume these folks won't mind a box from a commie ****! Ha ha.

John, anti-capitalist, always loves his country (even in its shortcomings).
Charlie Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 6:18 AM EST
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Package will be sent. A friendly bomb, so to speak! Bros of the Leaf!

Charlie
smithbw Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 11:11 AM EST
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I "Personally" appreciate the support from the family here at Cbid. I mailed a "Big Dam Box" yesterday with a few extra humi bags and humi packets. Good Thing I put in a few extra bags! =)

While mailing the box I was advised by the professional and friendly soldier at the APO that Ken give me the Wrong APO ADDRESS - It should have had a "0" in front of the APO.

Anyway here is the correct address 'if you haven't mailed yet'...If you have the Postal Officer informed me today that it will make it anyway but it will take a little more time.

CW3 Ken Sayar
D Co. 123rd MSB
Unit 92882
APO, AE 098324-2882

I also received a somber note from him today that I am sharing with you all - the brothers of the leaf. Be prepared before you read this for a real knot may appear in the throat...

Hello Billy,

Sounds great. But I thought I sent you APO 09324-2882. I am sure the package will make it here. That is why out unit number is posted in the addy. This is the correct APO. Please make any change.

Looking forward to receiving your package and gathering a bunch of the troops for a well-deserving herf. Complete with photos of course.

Many thanks to you and Jerry for the gars. I will post something on the board when it is available.

On a somber note, the 1AD soldier killed in an ambush on Sunday was from my battalion. He was a SPC in A Co. He is survived by his mother and sister. SGT T. Smith from my shop was there at the scene and made the confirmed kill of one of the two enemy Iraqis. It was the first death for our BN. Since this incident our BC decided to follow a 3ID practice to remove the doors on our Hummvs when in convoys. Until this incident he was adament against removing the doors. Many of the doors are vinyl and protect nothing but hinder range of view and limit shooting angle. So hopefully we can better protect our convoys to the Air Port from our location. Who thought a main maintence battalion would be under this much fire? You would think we would be better armored and better armed. But that is another story my friend.

Be well Billy!! God bless you and your family...

-Ken, KD7HTH

God Bless our Troops and Blow Some Smoke to the East - Please say a special pray for the family of our lost (But Not Forgotten) Warrior.

Regards,


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plabonte Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 11:30 AM EST
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Smithbw,

This is a great cause that I would like to partake in this but I have a question. Obviously its going to take a little while for a package to reach the soldiers. Do I need to package the cigars any differnetly (i.e. add something to humidify) or is the typical cigars in a zip lock encased in styrofoam popcorn ok?

Recently I've received some cigars from some individuals on this board where they requested that I not send something back to them. Instead they said to just pass on some smokes to someone else. I can't think of anyone else more deserving then our soldiers.
smithbw Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 11:41 AM EST
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plabonte - Great Gesture and In My Opinion for a great cause.

I have humidifided my sticks in a humi-bag. I recommend doing the same. According, to the other brother that participate(d) in this conflict they have been battling the heat while trying to maintain the humidity.

What ever you can do would be greatly appreciated by our Nations Warriors.

Regards,


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sketcha Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 11:44 AM EST
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Rest in peace young American and God be with your family.

Billy,

I'm confused. Could you please post the correct address again all by its little lonesome.
sketcha Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 11:48 AM EST
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Billy,

P.S. Are there any special markings/descriptions Uncle Sam requires on our packages.
smithbw Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 11:58 AM EST
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Correct Mailing Address:

CW3 Ken Sayar
D Co. 123rd MSB
Unit 92882
APO 09324-2882
smithbw Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 12:00 PM EST
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sketcha - A Valid Point:

Customs forms will be required to be completed since you will be mailing a box overseas. Please use "Personal Sundries" on the customs form.

Regards,


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sketcha Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 1:00 PM EST
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Billy,

You got me again. This time you left out the "AE" after "APO". Was this intentional? If not, please post the correct address by itself one more time so as to make it easy for those of us with slow brains.

Thanks
smithbw Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 1:46 PM EST
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Sketcha - Left it out on purpose. AE is for American Europe. He is not currently in Europe. Therefore, we leave it off!

I hope that I have not confused everyone. Just copy and paste the address above.

Thanks for your attention to detail and by now means do I consider you slow! =)

Regards,


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sketcha Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 2:00 PM EST
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Awe shucks. ;)
xibbumbero Offline
#17 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 1:35 PM EST
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Glad I rechecked addy. I had to re-addy my box,which BTW is sent. X :)
smithbw Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jun 26 2003, 2:58 AM EST
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X - My Brother - You Are Truly Remarkable. Thank You for the support of our Nation's Warriors!

Regards,


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xibbumbero Offline
#19 Posted: Sun, Jun 29 2003, 12:20 PM EST
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My pleasure Billy. X :)
TurboFC3S Offline
#20 Posted: Mon, Jun 30 2003, 7:47 AM EST
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Box sent ... I assume they don't have humidors, so I used an old Baccarat box and a humistick.
smithbw Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Jul 1 2003, 4:45 AM EST
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Turbo - Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Thank You for the support of our Nation's Warriors and our brother's of the leaf.

Regards,


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turnberry Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Jul 1 2003, 9:55 AM EST
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Billy:
Can these shipped from my local post office? I have a small cooler I would like to ship suitably stocked. I can make up a humidifier with Climaxx beads to include. That way as long as they have water to add periodically they will have their own personal "desertdor".
smithbw Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, Jul 1 2003, 9:12 PM EST
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Incredible Ideal!!! Wisht that I had thought about it... =)

I am sure that you can ship it from your PO. Just put personal sundries on the box and it won't have any problems. I really appreciate your support for our Warriors and I am sure that they will appreciate your help as well.

Regards,


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xibbumbero Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Jul 2 2003, 1:56 PM EST
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XLNT job gentlemen. A big HOOORAH for all ya'll. X
sketcha Offline
#25 Posted: Wed, Jul 9 2003, 4:20 PM EST
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Package sent. I'd love to hear when they get 'em.

O.K., I'm out the door to Shasta for houseboating/wakeboarding/waterskiing/SMOKING!!! Taking a desktop humi full (about 50 for 4days). I guess I could share a few.
smithbw Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Jul 11 2003, 12:21 PM EST
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The Pics that I Posted today are from this group of Warriors. As you can plainly see our Gars make a Significant Difference.

Mega Hooah!

They Loved the IT's that I sent em! So, if anyone has a few extra laying around. Ship em out and make a significant difference in the life of our Nation's Warriors.

Thanks to every one of you for chipping in!


Regards,


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Tobasco Offline
#27 Posted: Sat, Jul 12 2003, 6:54 AM EST
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I'll get some more smokes out this week. Nice pics smithbw!

Mag
smithbw Offline
#28 Posted: Mon, Jul 14 2003, 3:20 AM EST
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Thanks Mag for helping out.

The Warriors Will Truly Appreciate the Efforts as I do!

Regards,


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