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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Sweet2th on January 06, 2007, 03:51:27 PM
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I was thinking about maybe we could all do something for his Kids, i know i would want that for my kids if something happened, and can only beg for a woman as strong as he has.
Brooke is good with patches, maybe some T-shirts with the pick of KO that someone posted on the front.
I know i would by at least 3 of those right off the ripp.
I know someone can make this happen.
Just an idea.
68KO You were one of the best!
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I'll certainly chip in with money or my time or both.
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Originally posted by Brooke
I'll certainly chip in with money or my time or both.
Ditto on that
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count me in!!
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Well I am by no means rich or even well off, but I would chip in what I could if this gets done. I only flew with KO once, but he seemed to be a good guy, and I would want this for my kids aswell if something happened to me.
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is there a pre-paid college fund available in his state?
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Thanks Brooke, i knew you could be counted on.
A friend of mine tragicaly died on his ATV a year ago and his friends and i were able to raise over 2,000$ for his kids by selling t-shirts.The main problem with making the t-shirts is the rough draft, thats what cost the most after that it's down hill.
I know i want at least 3 T-shirts, i just wanted to get the ball rolling for his kids.
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Honored to
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This needs to happen...I'd chip in. I never met KO, but the impact he made is obvious. Being a Father myself, I would pray this would happen for my kids if something happened to me.
The Memorial was beautiful, the sentiment shown has been overwhelming....lets continue it here.
<> 68KO, his family friends and the 68th!:aok
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It's a wonderful idea, but instead of organizing something new, why not contribute to what is already in place?
From the newspaper obit:
Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the
Anthony & Amanda Bundesmann Trust Fund,
c/o Commerce Bank, 247 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009.
This IS a trust fund for his children, and it's official and everything. :)
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Originally posted by Dux
It's a wonderful idea, but instead of organizing something new, why not contribute to what is already in place?
From the newspaper obit:
Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the
Anthony & Amanda Bundesmann Trust Fund,
c/o Commerce Bank, 247 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009.
This IS a trust fund for his children, and it's official and everything. :)
That is also a good idea, maybe some of us would like a shirt with KO on it and some kind words, then the person that oganizes the shirts can donate the money to that which you have listed.
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Myself and my Wife would love a T-Shirt if anything becomes of it. She watched the Movie of the Memorial flight and cried. She couldn't believe it.
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Ill take a shirt too. Just let me know where to send the funds. Like above I only got to fly with KO once or twice he was a great mission leader.
Just let me know when and I take one or two.
RED26:aok
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One thing about a t-shirt, though, it will take time to design it and get it done (or with patches, same thing), whereas we can donate to the trust fund right now.
I'll go whichever way folks want, but I, too, think it's probably best to donate to the fund.
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Excellent info Dux. On it.
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It may be really nice to use T-shirts, but since there is a fund already set up, maybe the way to go is make donations as individuals. Another way may be to set up something for the community to send money to, and then gather it, and send it to the fund they already have as one big AH donation. This way there would be no expense like you may have getting shirts. All the money goes where needed.
That might make a really nice impact on the family if they got one big donation from the AH community.
Just a thought.
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There are no 'wrong' ways to go so long as nobody profits from the proceeds. Personally I'd like someone to come up with a patch that commemorates the memorial flight (sadly I lack the skill to do so). I will be contributing as soon as funds allow.
That flight reinforced my desire to be a respectable and long term member of this community despite any rough times and changes that may come. To have over 200 people show up for a memorial flight says a lot about a man. Respect is earned and obviously 68KO earned the respect of many.
To the folks in 68 I understand how gut wrenching this whole ordeal has been for all of you but you stood like men and made a wonderful memorial to one of your fallen with class, dignity, and respect. I respect that more than you know. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.
To the rest of the people that showed up (and I know there were many who wanted to that couldn't for whatever reason). That was one of the most memorable and humbling moments of my life. Thank you as well.
To the family of 68... I speak for no other family but my own but I think you now have several others to choose from. We stand ready to support you, talk to you, and help you in any way that we can. Our warmest wishes and prayers to you during this time and in the future.
I'm here to stay regardless of how bad I fly.
KO
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A Patch, A shirt, something with him on it.He kept it real i believe we should to.
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i dont have a whole lot of money, but i would be honored to have a tshirt or patch in honor of KO. keep us informed on what is gonna happen with this <
> KO
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I watched the video, I cried also it seems that loss is a common factor these days. I ve lost 10 freinds, colleques, whatever you want to call them to the war in Iraq.
Where ever I can help I will.
Cpl Leet
United States Army Reserve
Military Intelligence Readiness Command
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Someone design a patch and a shirt would be my suggestion with the proceeds going to the fund.
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WTG Todd, good show.
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Originally posted by doobs
WTG Todd, good show.
1HungLo:We are here but the CO isn't KO
68KO: Do whatever it takes babe, as long as we have some fun!
That was one of my Favorite 68KO Quotes, it was during the start of the First GV Snapshot that he helped make happen.
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Well here is a start to get the boys who have talent inspired.....
(http://www.332nd.org/dogs/skernsk/ko.jpg)
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is there a way to make paypal donations to the trust fund for us overseas folk?
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I think a patch with the squad logo and the birthdate and the date of his passing would be nice. I would buy sevral. Could also put
or RIP on it.