A good weekend!

  • tony_p
    Waterloo, IA
    Posts: 1792
    September 5, 2007 at 12:50 am #1256015

    Well this past labor day weekend I spent it doing something other than fishing.Last year while I was deer hunting in Wisconsin I meet a gentelman by the name of Eddie.He is a Vietnam Vet from Greenbay he shared the same deer camp as I did, a real good guy full of life and loves the outdoors.About a mounth ago I get a call from the land owner telling me that Eddie has cancer threw out his body , and this could be his last season.I was struck by what I had herd.All I could think of is what I could to to make this a great season for him.So I called up the land owner and asked him if I could build Eddie a permanent stand something he could get in and out of easy and would keep him warm.He said that would be great.I left the house thursday afternoon stoped by menards and off I went.It took me 2 and ahalf days to build it.It has a metal roof sliding windows and the whole 9 yards.The land owner got a hold of Eddie and told him we had a surprise for him He made it down Monday morning and we took him out to his “new” stand.There are know words to discribe the look on his face.You are talking about one proud hunter right there.It was the least I could do for someone who has fought for country,and now has a life threating illness.Kinda of aboring read I know I just thought I would share it with you guys,Sometimes its just the little things that will bring a smile to ones face.

    luer
    Colfax,Wi
    Posts: 184
    September 5, 2007 at 1:18 am #605556

    It’s refreshing to see something other than “self”.Best of luck to Eddie and may your kindness be returned.

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    September 5, 2007 at 1:28 am #605558

    First of all, Happy Birthday!!!!!

    You did a tremendous thing!!!! Sometimes the greatest gift you can give someone is your love, appreciation, and time! It looks like you covered them all!

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    September 5, 2007 at 1:37 am #605561

    That is truly a great thing that you did.

    Happy Birthday

    toddcarnes
    Milan IL
    Posts: 804
    September 5, 2007 at 1:45 am #605567

    i hope he shoots a monster out of it.

    cougareye
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 4145
    September 5, 2007 at 1:48 am #605569

    You can bore me with acts of goodness like that any day!

    Eric

    Eric Rehberg
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 3071
    September 5, 2007 at 2:06 am #605582

    truely an act of kindness right from the heart. We need more people like you out there in this world. Great job, and I hope you both have a great season together, and keep us updated.

    packingheat
    Reads Landing Mn
    Posts: 696
    September 5, 2007 at 2:12 am #605586

    Very nice thing You did, got a lump in my throat reading it.
    Happy B-Day, hope the up coming season is good to the both of you

    johned
    farmington, mn
    Posts: 54
    September 5, 2007 at 2:20 am #605587

    Boring? thats the best story ive heard in a long time! You are a truly good freind and person for what you did for that man. Brought a tear to my eye.

    go-fish
    Mn.se metro
    Posts: 119
    September 5, 2007 at 3:36 am #605596

    Your a good man,& a great friend.

    john hogan
    Wi. Polk county
    Posts: 15
    September 5, 2007 at 11:08 am #605622

    That was a realy great thing you did for Eddie the Vet. the world need s more people like you.

    howler
    bagley wi.
    Posts: 609
    September 5, 2007 at 12:22 pm #605634

    Great job

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    September 5, 2007 at 12:32 pm #605643

    Certainly another of example of “good” people doing “good” things for others! Thanks for the good work Tony!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    September 5, 2007 at 1:16 pm #605665

    Quote:

    Sometimes its just the little things that will bring a smile to ones face.

    Pay it forward!

    love2fish
    Shoreview, Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 1024
    September 5, 2007 at 2:28 pm #605751

    Great job Tony- Hopefully there is a big buck in Eddie’s future this fall.

    John

    yellowdog
    Alma Wi
    Posts: 1303
    September 5, 2007 at 3:24 pm #605777

    Good for you! nothing boring about it. I hope you both have a great season

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    September 5, 2007 at 3:44 pm #605785

    You be the man Tony

    mossydan
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    Posts: 7727
    September 6, 2007 at 2:18 am #606019

    Way to go tony, those are the kind of things that keeps lifes lantern lit.

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    September 6, 2007 at 1:34 pm #606075

    Great job Tony! And thanks for sharing! This story is a true example of what the outdoors is all about!

    veritas89
    Rosemount, MN
    Posts: 75
    September 6, 2007 at 2:22 pm #606181

    Thanks for doing that. Its what people should do
    Your a great man

    tony_p
    Waterloo, IA
    Posts: 1792
    September 8, 2007 at 8:35 pm #606850

    Thanks guys! But it was something that I know anyone else on IDO would have done them selfs for someone.Thats what makes this such a great place .

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