A special thanks to "ELKKEN"

[Larry Surtees]

This time of year can be very hard for our military members around the world unable to be home for the holidays.  But I know one military guy who couldn't make it home that had a fantastic time with a "TradGang" member.  My Grandson, Christopher (A Cadet here on TG) is in the Army, and he is stationed on the other side of the Country in Washington.  But Ken Gettman "ELKKEN" took my Grandson "under his wing" and Ken invited him to join his family Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  What a Very Kind Gesture!

I spoke with my Grandson last night, and he couldn't stop talking about the good time he had.   Santa brought Elkken a new 3D bear target and Christopher put the first arrow in it ... right in the bulls eye. He was shooting a 45# Bill Stewart vintage recurve of Elkken's (and I heard he was shooting it very well).  

I can't get over the many acts of kindness that I've witnessed here on TradGang.  This is truly another one of those remarkable acts!  

Thanks Ken Gettman (Elkken)!  

p.s.  My grandson is deploying in March/April timeframe, so please keep him and all our military members in your thoughts and prayers!

[SKYLER W]

That's a great gesture from Ken and his Family. I'm sure it really helped Christopher make it thru the Holidays away from Home.

[far rider]

What a great story, just great! I sincerely appreciate your son's service.

FR

[A.S.]

I've hunted with Ken before. We were complete strangers before meeting on that hunt. Afterward I felt like I had a good friend!


Way to go Ken!!!  

[JAG]

Best to Young Chris (my adopted KID) and Elkken for looking out for him!  Keep all our Military, wether home or abroad, in your thoughts and prayers.
Trad Gang is one heck of an extended family!
JAG/Johnny

[jcar315]

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story. I love hearing these type of things as you never know the powerful impact it can have on a person's entire life.

Way to go Ken!!!!!!

[Randy Morin]

Man thats cool.  I know what it's like to be away from your family during the holidays.  I bet everyone had a ball getting to know each other and making new friends!!  

[bowfiend]

 A generous display of Christmas Spirit.

[Mudd]

Just how cool is this?   Way!!

 Thanks for sharing and reminding us to keep them all in our prayers.
 I have a dear friend that's over there as we speak. Hang tough Jeff Finely, Anna and the kids are doing fine.
God bless,Mudd

[elkken]

Christopher M is a fine young man and a joy to have around. He made our Christmas brighter and certainly more meaningful this year ...

We appreciate the thanks Larry ... we'll continue to look out for him and show him a good time while he is in Washington...
best regards, Ken

[jerseyboy]

Chris through our dealings on tradgang and your address i kinda thought you were in the military. Thanks fort being a trustworthy and upstanding friend here on the gang. Thanks so much for what you and your commrades do for our country, it doesnt go unnoticed!

[Chris Surtees]

Mike,

Wrong Chris...there are two of us...both in the Army though. I am at the end of my career and Christopher is at the beginning of his.

Ken,

Cannot thank you enough for opening your home to Christopher. He has really enjoyed his time spent with you and your family.

He does want a backyard like yours someday  

[vermonster13]

Well done!

[Allegan Archer]

Thanks for sharing!      


Good on ya ELKKEN and crew. Very gracious actions for one our Americas heroes.        

[FerretWYO]

Ken you and your family made a great gesture. Being one of those who has spent a few holidays away from home I know how much that means.