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Title: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: MJB on February 10, 2008, 07:40:00 PM
Beth,
Just sent me these pictures and told me I'll have this bow by Thursday. Let me say that Beth and Dave are OUTSTANDING people and were an absolute pleasure to work with. My Father made a career out of The United States Marine Corps, retiring with 21 yrs of service. We lost the "GUNNY" to cancer this July it will be three years. I dedicated this bow to my Father, Dave & Beth did him proud. SEMPER FI DAD - OOH RAH -
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Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Precurve on February 10, 2008, 07:53:00 PM
What an absolutely stunning bow!  Your father would be very proud of what you've done in his memory.  Your hunts with this bow will be very special.  Is that Macasser with sheephorn?
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: MJB on February 10, 2008, 07:56:00 PM
Thanks, yes it is Macassar with sheep horn.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on February 10, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
I've never drew a bow smoother than the Silver Tip!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Lost on February 10, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
VERY NICE !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: bayoulongbowman on February 10, 2008, 08:42:00 PM
Awesome gesture, Semper Fi! Marco#78
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Steve O on February 10, 2008, 08:47:00 PM
I've got one coming just like that in a 3 pc this summer.  Looks great.

Thank God for our Marines!
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: philil on February 11, 2008, 02:58:00 AM
Man that is one beautiful bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 11, 2008, 03:46:00 AM
Drop-dead gorgeous!
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: LEOPARD on February 11, 2008, 04:58:00 AM
Wow, that's an amazing bow!  ;)  I love silvertips!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 11, 2008, 06:27:00 AM
Pretty bow! I like the horn tips.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: varmint on February 11, 2008, 06:50:00 AM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 11, 2008, 07:55:00 AM
Very good looking bow!
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: stumpsniper on February 11, 2008, 08:33:00 AM
Nice Bow! Semper Fi!
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Tater 2 on February 11, 2008, 08:56:00 AM
Gorgeous bow! and a wonderful tribute.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: TimZeigler on February 11, 2008, 09:35:00 AM
The red acccent stripe is reminiscent of the Blood Stripe worn by Marine NCO's and officers.  Not sure if you planned it that way or not, but either way, a beautiful bow and one your father would approve of I'm sure. Tim
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: MJB on February 11, 2008, 11:14:00 AM
Tim,
This is my Father as a young Marine. He was probably eighteen at the time. Dress Blues with Blood stripe , which he was laid to rest in Thanks !
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Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Izzy on February 11, 2008, 11:24:00 AM
Awesome bow, I bet its gonna have some mojo.I know when I hunt with my dads rifle I think of time I shared with him hunting and fishing and its kinda like him being there for  while.Hope you find the same with that bow.
                                 Izzy
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: hera on February 11, 2008, 11:58:00 AM
That is a very nice looking bow .
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: longbowben on February 11, 2008, 12:08:00 PM
Thats a great looking bow.Your dad will be watching over you every time you carry that bow.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Harmless on February 11, 2008, 03:16:00 PM
Boy that's a dandy !!
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: owlbait on February 11, 2008, 03:34:00 PM
Special bows are made more special by those special people in our lives. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: leatherneck on February 11, 2008, 05:06:00 PM
Looks as good as you said it would. And the name says it all. OOOOOOOOORAH GUNNY!!!!!
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: VIC G. on March 01, 2008, 12:02:00 AM
HIS SPIRIT WILL LIVE FOR EVER.
SEMPER FI
A FORMER MARINE

VIC G.


GOD BLESS -PROV 3-5-6
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: barebow62 on March 01, 2008, 02:50:00 AM
thats a really nice way to honour your dad....hed be really proud...jon
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: tradtusker on March 01, 2008, 06:38:00 AM
very nice, that once peice shaffer is growing on me. Great bow thanks for sharning
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Rich in CO on March 01, 2008, 07:56:00 AM
Sweet bow. what does Semper Fi stand for I have heard the saying before but never knew what it stood for.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 01, 2008, 08:23:00 AM
Semper Fi taken from Semper Fidelis means ...Always faithful...thats the reason there arent any Xmarines only former...once a marine always a marine!!!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Jon Stewart on March 01, 2008, 09:03:00 AM
Semper Fi to you and the "gunny"

Jon Stewart (cpl 67-69)
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: limbow on March 01, 2008, 09:50:00 AM
Very nice. What a great way to preserve fond memories.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: elk ninja on March 01, 2008, 10:23:00 AM
Very nice bow!  If nobody has mentioned it before, the red stripe looks like a blood strip, a Marine Corps tradition from the days when ships had sails.  Semper Fidelis,
Mike
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: Gunney on March 01, 2008, 10:29:00 AM
A great tribute to "The Gunny." Semper Fi to you.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: razorsharptokill on March 01, 2008, 12:51:00 PM
OMG! That is one of the most beautiful bows I've ever seen! An honorable tribute.

Semper Fi Gunny, Semper Fi!

I'm sure he is really proud of that bow too.
Title: Re: New Schafer Silvertip Semper Fi Dad
Post by: heydeerman on March 01, 2008, 01:17:00 PM
My son is talking to a Marine recruiter now. Something I wish I would have done.

Simply a beautiful bow with great mojo for sure. Congratulations.