Full Version: Dog Tags For Kids Update
From: BratDawg [#13]
9 Mar 2006
To: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#12] 9 Mar 2006
For anyone else interested in sending some tags, you can contact the good folks at Chewbarka at 401-464-9911 in RI. Email address is chewbarka8809@yahoo.com and their website is www.chewbarka.com. They have also been wonderful in supporting this project and have agreed to include some extras on them!
Keep us posted on your progress Rose. The difference you have made in some of these kid's lives has been a remarkable undertaking and I hope you truly garner the admiration and support you deserve for doing so!
From: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#14]
9 Mar 2006
To: BratDawg [#13] 10 Mar 2006
Thank You. (Again, I am at a loss at how to thank you adequately)
I wish I could get the words out from my heart.
I have no idea what it is like for a parent to miss their child since I don't have kids. I always think about how frustrating it must have been for the Navy Commander who's 6 yr old refused to talk to him for 6 1/2 months because he was so mad at him for being gone. I picture him sitting there every time he hung up the phone after another unsuccessful attempt to get him to talk to him. Being so far away and feeling so helpless to do anything about it. Who knew this little tag could make such a difference?
There are so many stories we will never even know about. Thank you for making them happen!
Rose
From: BratDawg [#15]
10 Mar 2006
To: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#14] 10 Mar 2006
Actually Rose, it's *YOU* who have made a difference. It has been your perseverance and dedication to making this project happen that has been a source of inspiration for many, and a source of delight for thousands and thousands of kids.
Politics aside, one has to appreciate what our troops are going through and you don't have to be a parent to feel for the children left behind. Your drive to continue this and follow through is nothing short of amazing, and I for one, tip my hat to you!
It has been our pleasure to help and thanks are not necessary. We only hope that you continue to put smiles on the faces of those affected, and that you will receive the accolades that are truly deserved.
All the thanks go to you, and I hope others will join in and express that in more ways than one!
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#16]
10 Mar 2006
To: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#14] 10 Mar 2006
Rose,
I give YOU a standing round of applause, as I am sure all of the servicemen who have used your tags will join in.
From: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#17]
10 Mar 2006
To: BratDawg [#15] 11 Mar 2006
You have honored me by your commitment to this project. That means more to me than any pat on the back ever could. I can say it a million times: Lots of people think that if they Say they support the troops, that is enough. You and I know that is just the first step.
We are all set, the tags will be shipped to Harold Bieber in Ga. who has offered to engrave them and then ship them to us. The chains are on their way compliments of Brett Halle of Comet Technologies. By the way, a couple of the seniors who do the bagging are WWII vets, one has cancer but loves doing the tags. He gets so excited when he receives letters from the soldiers!
Thank You All!
I would also like to thank Steve Roehik from Indygital Design & Printing.
We received tags in the mail today that he had been working on for us.
Thank You Steve
From: Brett (BHALLE) [#18]
10 Mar 2006
To: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#17] 11 Mar 2006
The small contribution I made pales compared to the time, effort, and commitment you and others have put into this. I feel honored to be able to assist in any way -- those in the military (and their families) have made great sacrifices that I cannot even imagine.
Thank you for bringing honor to our profession and a smile to the children.
--Brett Halle,
Comet Technologies
From: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#19]
12 Mar 2006
To: Brett (BHALLE) [#18] 12 Mar 2006
When I started this, I had hoped it would be embraced by the engraving and sublimation industries since it really is an example of what we do. I thought it was a perfect way for our industry to Support The Troops.
Thank You and the others in the industry who understand that.
Rose
From: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#20]
14 Mar 2006
To: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#19] 14 Mar 2006
Thank You Bret Dedmore (Shaddy) for getting behind the dog tags project. You will be bringing a little joy into so many lives.
I am attaching a picture of a magnetic ribbon that I made for one of our volunteers who's grandson is in Iraq. Everyone in her family has one on their car now as do I. It makes a nice gift for someone worried about a family member.
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From: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#22]
30 Mar 2006
To: Brett (BHALLE) [#18] 30 Mar 2006
Brett,
Check it out
http://www.anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/Dynamic.cfm?SEQNO=19568&popup=no
You Are Famous!
From: Brett (BHALLE) [#23]
30 Mar 2006
To: Rose (RSLIEPKA) [#22] 30 Mar 2006
I am certainly glad I could help! Thank you!
Blushing,
--Brett
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