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Posted: 12/28/2011 4:52:28 PM EDT
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 4:55:44 PM EDT
[#1]
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 4:55:49 PM EDT
[#2]
75.00
 



I truly wish him the best. Not sure if I could handle things if I were to lose one of my kids.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 4:56:46 PM EDT
[#3]
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75.00


$100.00
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 4:56:53 PM EDT
[#4]
Got a paypal?
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 4:58:04 PM EDT
[#5]



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Got a paypal?


This.



 
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:00:23 PM EDT
[#6]
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:00:29 PM EDT
[#7]
150.00
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:03:29 PM EDT
[#8]
$175

Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:05:06 PM EDT
[#9]
As a father of 3 little boys I can't even imagine the pain this man is in.  Christmas has tapped us out so I can't bid on the coin but I can make a small donation.  How old is the little girl? We also have an abundance of interactive baby/toddler toys from children that I can ship.  

Has a paypal or charity fund at a bank been set up?

Prayers from my family to yours.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:05:19 PM EDT
[#10]
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:05:54 PM EDT
[#11]
Bidding is already out of my reach, but I'll paypal you $75.  You keep the coin.

ETA:  Sent.  God bless and be with him and his family.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:06:45 PM EDT
[#12]
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:08:25 PM EDT
[#13]
200.00
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:10:04 PM EDT
[#14]
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:15:00 PM EDT
[#15]
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I will put paypal info up in the OP.

Paypal to <Removed>  


You might want to hold off on posting that and simply IM it to the winner.  Just a little OPSEC matter.  I'd suggest making it known PayPal is available, but not posting it publicly.  


Thanks



Although . . . with the various offers to PP funds, you might wish to forgoe OPSEC and leave it up.  Your call.  

This...paypal inbound
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:15:41 PM EDT
[#16]
I'd like to donate also, I'll keep watching for more info.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:17:25 PM EDT
[#17]
$250
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:20:49 PM EDT
[#18]
OP, has the young Soldier contacted his command?

There is Army Relief in place just for these contingencies and his First Sergeant would probably be the guy to get the ball rolling.

Army Relief

If he is straight out of BCT might be wise to initiate contact with them ASAP as well.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:25:56 PM EDT
[#19]
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OP, has the young Soldier contacted his command?

There is Army Relief in place just for these contingencies and his First Sergeant would probably be the guy to get the ball rolling.

Army Relief

If he is straight out of BCT might be wise to initiate contact with them ASAP as well.


This is what i would say as well.

There's quite a bit of help available to him, he needs to talk to his command.

Best of luck, and sorry for his loss.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:26:38 PM EDT
[#20]
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OP, has the young Soldier contacted his command?

There is Army Relief in place just for these contingencies and his First Sergeant would probably be the guy to get the ball rolling.

Army Relief

If he is straight out of BCT might be wise to initiate contact with them ASAP as well.


I am deeply sorry for this Soldier's loss

This. There are other other agencies as well which can help him during his time of need such as ACS (Army Community Services). He needs his chain of command to get involved, that's what we're there for. AER will give him an interest free loan to get him back on his feet financially. Did he have renters/homeowners insurance?
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:27:41 PM EDT
[#21]
Lightning, PM inbound sir.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:32:35 PM EDT
[#22]
Maybe contact the local Red Cross?
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:44:07 PM EDT
[#23]
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Maybe contact the local Red Cross?


They can probably help get his leave extended, if nothing else.  Maybe get him some kind of permissive TDY reporting to a local recruiting office.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:51:43 PM EDT
[#24]
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 5:54:34 PM EDT
[#25]
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As a father of 3 little boys I can't even imagine the pain this man is in.  Christmas has tapped us out so I can't bid on the coin but I can make a small donation.  How old is the little girl? We also have an abundance of interactive baby/toddler toys from children that I can ship.  

Has a paypal or charity fund at a bank been set up?
Prayers from my family to yours.


Donate Here.

Hope this doesn't violate any board rules...if so, I apologize and ask for forgiveness, just this once.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 6:23:23 PM EDT
[#26]
Tell him to ask about insurance for his son.  He is entitled to a sum of money, automatically, under SGLI.  The money won't be any comfort, but will help with funeral arrangements.  Hopefully ARC and/or Army Relief already has that on their radar, but make sure you tell your cousin to ask, just to be sure.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 6:25:52 PM EDT
[#27]
$300
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 6:47:49 PM EDT
[#28]
IM sent

His family will be in my prayers.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 6:52:29 PM EDT
[#29]
$325
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:07:08 PM EDT
[#30]
That is just terrible. We can come up with $100, nvm the coin.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:17:27 PM EDT
[#31]
Prayers sent for this young soldier and his family,PayPal will follow on Friday when I get paid.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:27:44 PM EDT
[#32]
I'm tapped for cash at the moment, but if it will help, I'll donate an ARFcom Silver Coin to this effort.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:34:24 PM EDT
[#33]
$350
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:34:58 PM EDT
[#34]
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I'm tapped for cash at the moment, but if it will help, I'll donate an ARFcom Silver Coin to this effort.


Great idea Vaca, I'll match your donation as well, so make it 2 coins for the effort.

Here's a picture I took of the two coins I shipped to Lightning_P38 to put up for auction.
To my knowledge, no more of these coins will be struck.
Also, the coins have never been removed from the cases. The scratches you see are on the plastic, not the coins.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:43:48 PM EDT
[#35]
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I'm tapped for cash at the moment, but if it will help, I'll donate an ARFcom Silver Coin to this effort.


I'll start the bidding at $100
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:46:58 PM EDT
[#36]





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I'm tapped for cash at the moment, but if it will help, I'll donate an ARFcom Silver Coin to this effort.






Great idea Vaca, I'll match your donation as well, so make it 2 coins for the effort.



Make it 3. I'll add this coin to the effort.











 
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:47:43 PM EDT
[#37]
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:52:38 PM EDT
[#38]
I am broke, but I live just West of Ft. Worth.  He is more than welcome to stay here, do laundry whatever.  I am about 65 miles from Dallas.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:55:06 PM EDT
[#39]
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Tell him to ask about insurance for his son.  He is entitled to a sum of money, automatically, under SGLI.  The money won't be any comfort, but will help with funeral arrangements.  Hopefully ARC and/or Army Relief already has that on their radar, but make sure you tell your cousin to ask, just to be sure.


Agreed.  I came in here to post that.

Regardless, donation inbound.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 7:58:45 PM EDT
[#40]
Quoted:
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As a father of 3 little boys I can't even imagine the pain this man is in.  Christmas has tapped us out so I can't bid on the coin but I can make a small donation.  How old is the little girl? We also have an abundance of interactive baby/toddler toys from children that I can ship.  

Has a paypal or charity fund at a bank been set up?
Prayers from my family to yours.


Donate Here.

Hope this doesn't violate any board rules...if so, I apologize and ask for forgiveness, just this once.


Wow, very sad and prayers sent for a fine family and a promising young soldier.  

B2

Probably typing too slow, but is the referenced site  cited reference legitimate for donations (appears to be)?   Otherwise, can we identify a separate "verified" PayPal or other means to just donate vs. participate in the auction?

ETA:  Thought I'd found the donation site but don't have it decoded w/out a phone call tomorrow.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 8:02:29 PM EDT
[#41]
sending PP donation.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 8:07:41 PM EDT
[#42]



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I'm tapped for cash at the moment, but if it will help, I'll donate an ARFcom Silver Coin to this effort.




Great idea Vaca, I'll match your donation as well, so make it 2 coins for the effort.




You gentlemen are heroes.  We need the OP to edit this information into the first post.  This will get complicated, so we all have to be careful to keep it straight.  Thanks for stepping up!  


No sir.  Not a hero.  Just an Arfcommer.



 
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 8:08:39 PM EDT
[#43]
$500.00 on the original coin
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 8:25:18 PM EDT
[#44]
Hey boss, I'm not interested in the coin, and don't care to use paypal but if you shoot me an address, I'm good to send a money order for some bux.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 8:39:42 PM EDT
[#45]
OP, shoot me an address and I'm going to send you a Ft. Hood Dillo out of the package to add to the cause.



Edit- When things calm down please contact me about his home.  I'm going to talk to my partner about donating our services if needed.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 8:43:07 PM EDT
[#46]
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I'm tapped for cash at the moment, but if it will help, I'll donate an ARFcom Silver Coin to this effort.


Great idea Vaca, I'll match your donation as well, so make it 2 coins for the effort.


You gentlemen are heroes.  We need the OP to edit this information into the first post.  This will get complicated, so we all have to be careful to keep it straight.  Thanks for stepping up!  

No sir.  Not a hero.  Just an Arfcommer.
 


Sigline material right there Vaca, good job everyone let's keep this going.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 9:15:47 PM EDT
[#47]
I'll donate a gun

link
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 9:21:54 PM EDT
[#48]
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I'll donate a gun

link


May good karma shine upon you
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 9:25:14 PM EDT
[#49]
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I'll donate a gun

link


The people of this site continue to amaze me with their generosity.
Link Posted: 12/28/2011 9:30:30 PM EDT
[#50]



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I'll donate a gun



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