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Title: Touching a life with a piece of wood and a string.
Post by: vermonster13 on February 08, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

Some of you may remember Casey here. He lost his father last year. He just turned 8.
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/vermonster13/Trade%20Bows/Kids010w.jpg)

Last night I am hanging out with the family and the phone rings, the caller ID shows it's the wife's best friend so I give her the phone she hands it back to me. Tells me it is Casey and he wants to talk to me. Kasey likes to "be funny" so he says this is the President calling. He goes through this elaborate story and says he needs me to be his body guard for an upcoming function. After we get done talking I am pretty confused but laughing. His mother comes on the phone and tells me they have a parents/grand parents day this Thursday at his school. It is a lunch and little presentation ceremony the kids have for the parent/adult that has had a positive impact on their young lives and he has asked if I'll be his guest for the day. I was more than a little blown away. Last thing he asked me before he said goodbye is if he and his sister could come shoot bows with me and Jake during winter vacation.

Amazing the impact some time with a little stick and string can have on a kid.

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Post by: Mike Vines on February 08, 2011, 11:06:00 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: Swiftspeed10 on February 08, 2011, 11:08:00 AM

thats so touching, good for you man!

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Post by: David Mitchell on February 08, 2011, 11:09:00 AM

Giuseppe said after making Pinnochio, "A little wood and some string, and magic happens."

Best to you and your little friend. Sounds like something that would make my eyes water just a bit. :clapper:

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Post by: rushlush on February 08, 2011, 11:13:00 AM

That is great!

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Post by: on February 08, 2011, 11:14:00 AM

Magic indeed!

Greater love has no man than this...but you gotta be there to give it away...and there you were.

Good man David! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: ronp on February 08, 2011, 11:27:00 AM

Awesome :thumbsup:

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Post by: cbCrow on February 08, 2011, 11:30:00 AM

Good Stuff!! :thumbsup: :archer:

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Post by: lpcjon2 on February 08, 2011, 11:32:00 AM

And the bond was created,and the fire is lit.Your a great man David you made more kids smile with the gifts of wood than you know.Those smiles go and on. :campfire:

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Post by: Dustin Waters on February 08, 2011, 11:38:00 AM

Im pretty sure that was more than enough fuel to keep you going. You have touched more lives than you probably know with all of your generosity, you have shown here on the gang. Congrats to you.

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Post by: Hermon on February 08, 2011, 11:39:00 AM

Very heart warming

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Post by: Wannabe1 on February 08, 2011, 11:43:00 AM

That's great Dave. The kids of the world need more caring adults like you in their lives! Way to go! :thumbsup:

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Post by: JamesJamison on February 08, 2011, 11:43:00 AM

That's a good thing you're doing.

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Post by: Hood on February 08, 2011, 11:47:00 AM

Excellent!

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Post by: Izzy on February 08, 2011, 11:58:00 AM

Thats a precious gift right there! :notworthy:

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Post by: wapiti792 on February 08, 2011, 12:07:00 PM

Good stuff right there boss. You do that for alot of kids my friend...God bless him.

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Post by: joe vt on February 08, 2011, 12:13:00 PM

Dave, I bet that made your heart warm.

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Post by: vermonster13 on February 08, 2011, 12:15:00 PM

It's a feeling we can all share Joe. I bet everyone has a "Casey or McKenzie" with in spitting distance of them that would appreciate someone to take them out to shoot in the backyard. I mean we're going to shoot anyways so there should be room for one more don't you think?

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Post by: pauljr on February 08, 2011, 12:18:00 PM

That just made my day. There are still good people in this world, and it seams a high percentage of them are here.

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Post by: Dave Bowers on February 08, 2011, 12:21:00 PM

Wow thats a terrific story

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Post by: longbowben on February 08, 2011, 12:21:00 PM

You have helped lots of kids in thier time of need by giving them bows.You are a great MAN :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: Lechwe on February 08, 2011, 12:22:00 PM

Dave,

That's really cool. Quite the honor for sure. :thumbsup:

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Post by: JEFF B on February 08, 2011, 12:24:00 PM

way cool Big Dave!! :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: CDR on February 08, 2011, 12:29:00 PM

:thumbsup:

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Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on February 08, 2011, 12:32:00 PM

That is fantastic!

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Post by: ron w on February 08, 2011, 12:36:00 PM

For all you do..... :notworthy: :notworthy: That's kind'a cool!!

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Post by: Stumpkiller on February 08, 2011, 12:40:00 PM

Good on you! :thumbsup:

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Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on February 08, 2011, 12:58:00 PM

That just breaks my heart, yet gives me hope that there is still some good people in this world afterall.
God bless you Dave.

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Post by: vermonster13 on February 08, 2011, 01:18:00 PM

The February giveaway thread will be up in the giveaways forum in a few minutes if some of you would like to get a chance at spreading the joy. Just saying. :)

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Post by: Terry Green on February 08, 2011, 03:13:00 PM

:bigsmyl:

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Post by: leatherneck on February 08, 2011, 03:19:00 PM

My hat goes off to you David. :clapper:

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Post by: LONGSTYKES on February 08, 2011, 03:22:00 PM

Dave: Thanks for the story and pics. Great to help a Child. He will always remember your help and love.

God Bless Don

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Post by: Bjorn on February 08, 2011, 03:24:00 PM

Good going!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: 1oldbowguy on February 08, 2011, 03:27:00 PM

:thumbsup: Something worth striving for in life to be sure. Hats of to you sir. :notworthy: :notworthy:

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Post by: kawika b on February 08, 2011, 03:28:00 PM

I am fairly certain it was more than the stick-n-string that that drew him to you Dave. Good on ya. :thumbsup:

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Post by: ti-guy on February 08, 2011, 03:28:00 PM

I'm touched.

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Post by: jcar315 on February 08, 2011, 03:31:00 PM

Congrats BIG time!

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Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 03:37:00 PM

Good deal bud. :thumbsup: I know you spent alot of time with those kids.McKenzie will be shooting 3d with us this year again?Casey is coming along this year too?

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Post by: vermonster13 on February 08, 2011, 03:53:00 PM

McKenzie yes, maybe Casey, but not at the same time because Jake will be coming when Casey does. The three together on the range might just give me a heart attack.

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Post by: Easykeeper on February 08, 2011, 04:13:00 PM

Good on you man...good on you. :thumbsup:

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Post by: Zradix on February 08, 2011, 04:19:00 PM

Way to go Buddy.

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Post by: coltar on February 08, 2011, 04:22:00 PM

Great experience,kids remember much more than we give them credit for,you made a huge impact that he will not forget :thumbsup:

John

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Post by: Ky Double Lung on February 08, 2011, 04:23:00 PM

Bravo!!! That is one awesome story!

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Post by: twotimer on February 08, 2011, 04:26:00 PM

thats what make's it all worthwhile,and give's me a spark again.

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Post by: koger on February 08, 2011, 04:38:00 PM

Heres to you David, great job, deserved praise! Attaboy!

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Post by: reddogge on February 08, 2011, 04:44:00 PM

Great job and I'm sure you are honored.

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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on February 08, 2011, 04:48:00 PM

Excellent! i love it! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: Jake Allen on February 08, 2011, 04:55:00 PM

:bigsmyl:

:thumbsup:

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Post by: thunder1 on February 08, 2011, 04:57:00 PM

:clapper:

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Post by: macksdad on February 08, 2011, 05:47:00 PM

That's great :campfire: :archer2:

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Post by: amar911 on February 08, 2011, 06:06:00 PM

You are just what he needs in his young life. Thanks for being there for him, David. You are a good guy! :thumbsup:

Allan

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Post by: pitbull on February 08, 2011, 07:23:00 PM

Awesome, David. First class! :notworthy:

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Post by: GRINCH on February 08, 2011, 07:29:00 PM

:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: rastaman on February 08, 2011, 08:21:00 PM

Awesome sir!

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Post by: JAG on February 08, 2011, 10:24:00 PM

:bigsmyl: :campfire: :archer:

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Post by: vermonster13 on February 09, 2011, 08:33:00 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments guys.

Don't forget to get your youngsters signed up in this months youth bow giveaway in the Z Giveaways Forum.

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Post by: vtmtnman on February 09, 2011, 08:49:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by vermonster13:
McKenzie yes, maybe Casey, but not at the same time because Jake will be coming when Casey does. The three together on the range might just give me a heart attack.

Haha..crazy kids. :jumper:

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Post by: vermonster13 on February 10, 2011, 02:18:00 PM

Went to the lunch today and was introduced as the bow hunting teacher by Casey. A lot of kids asked questions about it and over half were girls(McKenzie goes to this school too and told them about 3D shooting). Looks like some seeds were planted today and I got a good lunch in the deal too. lol

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Post by: bornagainbowhunter on February 10, 2011, 02:23:00 PM

Now that you know he is following you, give good leadership.

God Bless,
Nathan

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Post by: Mudd on February 10, 2011, 05:33:00 PM

I always seem to get stuff in my eyes when I read posts like these.
Either that or I have weak eyes and they just water when I've read too much.

I am so very proud for you David.

Thank you for your leadership here and thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many of our young folks.

God bless,Mudd

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Post by: maineac on February 10, 2011, 05:38:00 PM

:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 10, 2011, 07:16:00 PM

Dave, I am speechless. That is great :notworthy: :clapper:

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Post by: Eric Sprick on February 10, 2011, 09:30:00 PM

Wow! That's an awesome story. Good on ya. :clapper:

Eric.

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Post by: Ragin Bull on February 10, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

:bigsmyl: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :archer2:

Thats great Dave, Good on ya

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Post by: stik&string on February 10, 2011, 11:40:00 PM

Way to go!

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Post by: Mike Mecredy on February 11, 2011, 09:46:00 PM

That's some good reading. :cool:

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Post by: ber643 on March 06, 2011, 11:19:00 AM

That had to have been a moment in time top gladen your heart, Dave. You should keep that ray of sunshine within your heart for all of your days.

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Post by: Buckwheaties on March 06, 2011, 07:32:00 PM

I must have the same eye problem as Mudd does?? I admire you SIR..

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Post by: twitchstick on March 06, 2011, 08:14:00 PM

:archer:

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Post by: Two Wolves on March 06, 2011, 08:45:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by David Mitchell:
Giuseppe said after making Pinnochio, "A little wood and some string, and magic happens."

I like it... I like it a lot!
We have influence on others that we don't eeeven realize.

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Post by: L. E. Carroll on March 06, 2011, 09:20:00 PM

Great story.. I had something similar when my grand daughter was in 3rd grade...

The kids, with family members who were veterans, invited them to school with no appearant explaination... I thought I was going to one of the familar singing concerts they put on...

I was blow away to be invited to the stage where I was included with other vets being recognized by all of the students and teachers in the school...

Yes they did all sing to us... 'The National Anthem' and 'America the Beautiful'... What a lump I felt over that.. First time in my life and I'm sure others up on that stage, may have ever been recognized in public for serving in the Armed Forces..

Kids, and their wonderful un-expected actions do make you feel great. I'm happy that this young boy, who's life you obviously have an great impact on, has chosen to honor you in such a manner. :wavey:

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