Ok folks here we go. This has been an exciting evening to say the least. I don't really know where to start. I'll start by saying the good Lord works in funny ways. Today he worked through JD Lund.
OK, Rob has been really busy handling family issues so he asked me to take care of the drawing. No problem so I thought. I get home from work and get my 12 year old daughter to draw out of a hat. She selected :DBERRARD(14462) Who entered on behalf of his dad. I promised that I would not disclose anyones personal stories and I won't. I'll just say that Daves dad is well deserving of this bow. And we all need to take our hats off to Dave as well, he did something pretty amazing for his dad. I can't wait to shake the hand and meet Dave, he's a hero in my book.
So great, we have a winner. Not so fast. I received a message from Dave that I missed and it made my heart sink. Dave didn't notice the bow we were giving away was Right handed. Even though his dad is right handed he shoots bow left handed. Now I'm really bummed. I'll be back.

Sorry, I'm back. Needed a beer for this next part.So Dave asks me to respectfully pull his name from the hat. (My face started that leaking thing again)So I call Rob to tell him the news. Then he lets out a whopping "YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME". I said what the heck are you so happy about, I feel terrible. He told me something and I let out a OOOOOOOOORRRRRAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! So I hang up and immediately call JD Lund.
When JD made Robs bow he made one identical to it with the wood he had left over. Guess what, it's LEFT handed. JD goes on to tell me that he was talking to Rob earlier(before the drawing). Rob told him what we were doing with the bow he gave him and JD said, " Well i have the lefty version, give it away too".Rob said are you serious? JD said heck ya, we should give one away for each hand. Like I said, the lord works in strange ways. I am truly blessed to have friends like Rob and JD.
So Dave, congratulations on the bow for your dad. I only wish others new the sacrafice you gave and what your dad went through. Enjoy, and send us some pics.I sent you a PM for your info.

So now I have the opportunity to draw another name! I'm excited all over again. So the winner of the RIGHT hand Whisperstik is HOFFMAN(6301) for his friend that lost everything in a fire. He also had lost a small child a few years back. He posted all this on the thread. So now maybe we can put a little smile on his face. Your a good friend Chad to nominate him. i got your message and I'll call you tomorrow.

Folks I can't tell you how wonderful this has all been. Rob and JD are cut from the same mold. I've had so many PM the last couple of days and have shed more tears than you could imagine after some of the tragedy's people have shared with me. So everyone go and hug a family member because today is only here for a short while and we don't know what tomorrow might bring. I only wish I had 50 bows to give away to everyone who entered. On behalf of Rob and JD, thank you all so much for your thoughts and support. God Bless you all.    

There's that leaking thing again, I need to get this fixed. or maybe not.    

Mike

Just to let you know how great this is. 2 years ago tommorow he lost his little girl. I called him just a few moments ago and he is just so happy. He is so excited about getting and shooting the bow. We have been friends for so long and we have always been there for each other. I myself can't wait to shoot with my best friend again.

I would like to thank everybody that had a hand in this great giveaway. God Bless you all and again thank you from the bottom of my heart. It will be in a treestand in Dave's hand this fall.

Chad

WOW im proud to have friends like leatherneck ,Rob and new friend JD that i meet at compton.Congrats.          

I should no longer be surprised when I see things like this here.  This is a truly great community of people.  Leatherneck, tell your friend Rob that what goes around comes around, and he has built himself up some serious juju by doing something so thoughtful when he is going through a trying time himself.   If nothing else, he has the respect of a total stranger, for what it's worth.  
Although I was not involved in this at all, tell him thank you for me.  Such unselfishness is far too rare these days.

These are great stories, and I KNEW I was buying my custom bow from the right guy in JD LUND! You can tell alot just by talking to someone, and I just had a good feeling.

Congratz to the winners and I hope they enjoy their bows!

Wow..almost speechless. Congratulations Hoffman, I bet your bud will love it.    

And to Mike, Rob..I can't even put my appreciation into words..wish i could better. What great news to wake up to. My dad's going to be so thrilled.. Thanks so very much. All I know is the world needs more folks like you two. Again, thank you.

Edit: That was rude of me not to thank JD Lund for offering a leftie. I'm not sure if he reads TG or not but if so, thanks Mr. Lund.
Regards,
 Dave

Dave,

They are great bows and I'm sure your Dad will love it.

Oh yeah he will.. called him five-till-six this morning and he was overjoyed. Wish I could repay this somehow but I have little means and cannot think of a way other than words. We do thank ya, and won't forget this. Hopefully in the future I can pay ya back.

Regards,
 Dave

Congrats to the both of you!!! Enjoy the bows!!!

Outstanding generosity to all of you who made this possible!!!                  

CS

Dave,

The payback will be the smile on your dads face when he gets the bow. I'm certain that is all JD and Rob want out of this. Not to mention a pic or two.  

This is great            


Pastor Carl

Leatherneck, I take back all the bad things I said about you and longbowben farting in the tent at Compton.  I was glad to hear about this at work today and check it out tonight.

Simply outstanding fellas......outstanding!

I glad that they won,this is just too cool.

Sounds like the two bows could not have went to more dererving people.  Congrats and enjoy.   The people involved in the giveaway all have big hearts and are truly blessed.   Thanks,