I wanted to take a minute and thank all those that served or are
serving our United States of America. A very special thanks indeed,
for those that have made the extra sacrifices that soldiers are called
upon to make.

This year I am putting my money where my mouth is on this deal.
Myself and some like minded folks in our local cigar club are hosting
a barbecue for the Wounded Warriors, past and present, veterans from
any branch, and of course for those currently serving.

I have been put in charge of the whole affair, and we are hoping to
earn at least a couple of thousand in donations. It has been a real
challenge, as volunteers are kind of mysterious about committing, but
in the end we will get it done. We hope to have some wounded soldiers
at the affair that would like to get out of the hospital, guys that
want to come and eat come barbecue, enjoy and cold drink and (if
allowed) smoke a cigar.

Since all those men and women will be our guests of honor, they will
all be there at our treat and any soldier that comes in uniform will
be at our treat as well, including their immediate family.

This has generated a ton of great response, and we are expecting about
400 guests and soldiers! We are lucky to have the Texas A&M
( OUTSTANDING guys and gals) get behind us and donate their entire 15
acre park for the day. We couldn't afford the event any other way.

We are a diverse little group of guys that do this, and our group
members run anywhere from doctors, lawyers, contractors (eecch!),
office workers and laborers. It pleases me to no end to see our
group, from 19 years old to 76 all work together to make this happen.
Amazing to me, they all do exactly what I ask them to do without any
kind of static.

We did something similar at Christmas, and I am proud to say that
between club members, significant others (even a couple of
girlfriends!) and some kiddos we had over 35 volunteers. I put them
all to work, and we had a ball. I am sure we will have a bunch this
time, maybe not as many as it will be hotter than hell and most aren't
used to being outside in South Texas on a summer day.

So this post has two purposes.

First, to remind all of you how much has been given to this country by
our military, and how grateful we should be especially at this
time when all the soldiers are volunteers. These are special people.

Second, maybe as important as anything we are doing, I can't encourage
you guys enough to get involved in helping out this newest group of
veterans returning from service. We have a few in our club, and some
of our members have sons and daughters serving and returning. While
most of America is waiting for the new Transformers movie to come out
or fretting over sports, our soldiers are all the way across the world
serving their country and fellow soldiers as they see fit, doing what
they see as the right thing to do.

Some of these returning troopers are having a hard time with things,
and I haven't met a John Wayne in the bunch. They are ALL thankful to
be remembered and well thought of.

We have sent a lot of care packages overseas to the big sandbox over
the last year, and the emails we get back are both hilarious and some
just heartbreaking. We will have our facebook page up soon, and you
can see some of the postings we have received. Sadly, some of the
"friends" are no longer with us....

I don't give **** one about the politics, or opinions on right and
wrong; this is all well past the political drivel. We just don't do
enough for these men and women. No way around it.

So me and my boys will be busy cooking two pigs and some briskets for
these guys to have on Monday, just a very small way of showing our
thanks. I am proud of our group, and I am proud to be leading the
charge on this event.

I encourage all of you to honor or thank our military men and women
when you can, but to make an extra effort on Monday. It's their day.

Robert

wrote in message
...

I wanted to take a minute and thank all those that served or are
serving our United States of America. A very special thanks indeed,
for those that have made the extra sacrifices that soldiers are called
upon to make.


I encourage all of you to honor or thank our military men and women
when you can, but to make an extra effort on Monday. It's their day.

Robert


Amen and WELL DONE!!

Good job, Robert. ^5

Sonny

Robert,

Thank You for recognizing our vets and showing them they are appreciated by hosting this
event - actions always speak louder than words.

Where and when is this event?

I am in west Houston and considering the event's location would like to attend and help
out.

First order of the day is to attend the Memorial Day Service at Houston National Cemetery
- been going every year for longer than I can readily recall. Although do miss the F-16
fly-by - absent since they moved out of Ellington - in particular the missing man
formation.

Hope dad is up to attending this year - today is his 87 birthday, and it has been hot here
as well - pushing 100 the last several days. That is OK with me - much prefer the heat to
cold.

Thanks again and Best Regards,

Doug


" wrote:

I wanted to take a minute and thank all those that served or are
serving our United States of America. A very special thanks indeed,
for those that have made the extra sacrifices that soldiers are called
upon to make.

This year I am putting my money where my mouth is on this deal.
Myself and some like minded folks in our local cigar club are hosting
a barbecue for the Wounded Warriors, past and present, veterans from
any branch, and of course for those currently serving.

I have been put in charge of the whole affair, and we are hoping to
earn at least a couple of thousand in donations. It has been a real
challenge, as volunteers are kind of mysterious about committing, but
in the end we will get it done. We hope to have some wounded soldiers
at the affair that would like to get out of the hospital, guys that
want to come and eat come barbecue, enjoy and cold drink and (if
allowed) smoke a cigar.

Since all those men and women will be our guests of honor, they will
all be there at our treat and any soldier that comes in uniform will
be at our treat as well, including their immediate family.

This has generated a ton of great response, and we are expecting about
400 guests and soldiers! We are lucky to have the Texas A&M
( OUTSTANDING guys and gals) get behind us and donate their entire 15
acre park for the day. We couldn't afford the event any other way.

We are a diverse little group of guys that do this, and our group
members run anywhere from doctors, lawyers, contractors (eecch!),
office workers and laborers. It pleases me to no end to see our
group, from 19 years old to 76 all work together to make this happen.
Amazing to me, they all do exactly what I ask them to do without any
kind of static.

We did something similar at Christmas, and I am proud to say that
between club members, significant others (even a couple of
girlfriends!) and some kiddos we had over 35 volunteers. I put them
all to work, and we had a ball. I am sure we will have a bunch this
time, maybe not as many as it will be hotter than hell and most aren't
used to being outside in South Texas on a summer day.

So this post has two purposes.

First, to remind all of you how much has been given to this country by
our military, and how grateful we should be especially at this
time when all the soldiers are volunteers. These are special people.

Second, maybe as important as anything we are doing, I can't encourage
you guys enough to get involved in helping out this newest group of
veterans returning from service. We have a few in our club, and some
of our members have sons and daughters serving and returning. While
most of America is waiting for the new Transformers movie to come out
or fretting over sports, our soldiers are all the way across the world
serving their country and fellow soldiers as they see fit, doing what
they see as the right thing to do.

Some of these returning troopers are having a hard time with things,
and I haven't met a John Wayne in the bunch. They are ALL thankful to
be remembered and well thought of.

We have sent a lot of care packages overseas to the big sandbox over
the last year, and the emails we get back are both hilarious and some
just heartbreaking. We will have our facebook page up soon, and you
can see some of the postings we have received. Sadly, some of the
"friends" are no longer with us....

I don't give **** one about the politics, or opinions on right and
wrong; this is all well past the political drivel. We just don't do
enough for these men and women. No way around it.

So me and my boys will be busy cooking two pigs and some briskets for
these guys to have on Monday, just a very small way of showing our
thanks. I am proud of our group, and I am proud to be leading the
charge on this event.

I encourage all of you to honor or thank our military men and women
when you can, but to make an extra effort on Monday. It's their day.

Robert

On 5/28/2011 1:29 AM, wrote:

Second, maybe as important as anything we are doing, I can't encourage
you guys enough to get involved in helping out this newest group of
veterans returning from service. We have a few in our club, and some
of our members have sons and daughters serving and returning. While
most of America is waiting for the new Transformers movie to come out
or fretting over sports, our soldiers are all the way across the world
serving their country and fellow soldiers as they see fit, doing what
they see as the right thing to do.

snip

So me and my boys will be busy cooking two pigs and some briskets for
these guys to have on Monday, just a very small way of showing our
thanks. I am proud of our group, and I am proud to be leading the
charge on this event.

I encourage all of you to honor or thank our military men and women
when you can, but to make an extra effort on Monday. It's their day.

Robert

What you guys are doing for these wounded warriors is beyond noble.
Having had the chance to hear you talk about this effort in person, it
is apparent that it is indeed a genuine, heartfelt effort from all of you.

My hat's off to you, and your organization ... well done, Robert!

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On May 28, 7:45 am, Doug wrote:
Robert,

Thank You for recognizing our vets and showing them they are appreciated by hosting this
event - actions always speak louder than words.

Where and when is this event?

Type

Aggie Park & Banquet Hall, West Avenue, San Antonio, TX

Into Google Maps, and it will show you just where we are. If you are
at all familiar with San Antonio, come in on IH10, go through town,
make sure you stay on on IH10 West through downtown, then take the 410
West exit. Go two exists until you see West Avenue. Take West Avenue
and go the intersection of the 410 access road and West Avenue. Turn
left, going back under 410. Go under 410, staying on West Avenue.
Go 50 yds,, the park is on your left.

I am in west Houston and considering the event's location would like to attend and help
out.

You can see a bit more here http://www.aggiepark.com/


when you look at FEATURED EVENTS. We are the first line under that,
click on it and you can see a bit of info.

Be sure and find me if you come. I am affectionately known as "Red
Leader" for my Red Shirt worn so they can find me by my guys, or
Robert to the volunteers. Hours are 12 - 6, but setup will start
around 10:30, and cleanup will be finished at 6:30. We are welcome to
stay after that and powow with the Men of Maroon, and I intend to do
just that.

First order of the day is to attend the Memorial Day Service at Houston National Cemetery
- been going every year for longer than I can readily recall. Although do miss the F-16
fly-by - absent since they moved out of Ellington - in particular the missing man
formation.

Hope dad is up to attending this year - today is his 87 birthday, and it has been hot here
as well - pushing 100 the last several days. That is OK with me - much prefer the heat to
cold.

I understand. I am thinking many will stay away this year because of
this heat spell. It is tough, that's sure. I will be drinking a lot
of water on Monday! But when the sun goes down.....

Hope to see you there. I wouldn't take my Dad (85) out in the heat
these days. He never was an outside guy, and now he is just too
frail. He could be damage himself in just an hour. I told him I
would take lots of pictures.

Robert

On May 28, 2:29*am, "
wrote:
[snipped heartfelt message for brevity]

I encourage all of you to honor or thank our military men and women
when you can, but to make an extra effort on Monday. *It's their day.

Robert


I will always be grateful for the military men and women, but man, can
I get ****ed at those in government who send those same men and women
into battle to help their oil-business buddies. And when soldiers DO
go out and follow orders, for them to be treated like a spent piece of
gear upon their return just makes me sick.

That's a good thing you and your buddies are doing.

r

In
,
spewed forth:
I wanted to take a minute and thank all those that served or are
serving our United States of America. A very special thanks indeed,
for those that have made the extra sacrifices that soldiers are
called
upon to make.

This year I am putting my money where my mouth is on this deal.
Myself and some like minded folks in our local cigar club are hosting
a barbecue for the Wounded Warriors, past and present, veterans from
any branch, and of course for those currently serving.

I have been put in charge of the whole affair, and we are hoping to
earn at least a couple of thousand in donations. It has been a real
challenge, as volunteers are kind of mysterious about committing, but
in the end we will get it done. We hope to have some wounded
soldiers
at the affair that would like to get out of the hospital, guys that
want to come and eat come barbecue, enjoy and cold drink and (if
allowed) smoke a cigar.

Since all those men and women will be our guests of honor, they will
all be there at our treat and any soldier that comes in uniform will
be at our treat as well, including their immediate family.

This has generated a ton of great response, and we are expecting
about
400 guests and soldiers! We are lucky to have the Texas A&M
( OUTSTANDING guys and gals) get behind us and donate their entire 15
acre park for the day. We couldn't afford the event any other way.

We are a diverse little group of guys that do this, and our group
members run anywhere from doctors, lawyers, contractors (eecch!),
office workers and laborers. It pleases me to no end to see our
group, from 19 years old to 76 all work together to make this happen.
Amazing to me, they all do exactly what I ask them to do without any
kind of static.

We did something similar at Christmas, and I am proud to say that
between club members, significant others (even a couple of
girlfriends!) and some kiddos we had over 35 volunteers. I put them
all to work, and we had a ball. I am sure we will have a bunch this
time, maybe not as many as it will be hotter than hell and most
aren't
used to being outside in South Texas on a summer day.

So this post has two purposes.

First, to remind all of you how much has been given to this country
by
our military, and how grateful we should be especially at this
time when all the soldiers are volunteers. These are special people.

Second, maybe as important as anything we are doing, I can't
encourage
you guys enough to get involved in helping out this newest group of
veterans returning from service. We have a few in our club, and some
of our members have sons and daughters serving and returning. While
most of America is waiting for the new Transformers movie to come out
or fretting over sports, our soldiers are all the way across the
world
serving their country and fellow soldiers as they see fit, doing what
they see as the right thing to do.

Some of these returning troopers are having a hard time with things,
and I haven't met a John Wayne in the bunch. They are ALL thankful
to
be remembered and well thought of.

We have sent a lot of care packages overseas to the big sandbox over
the last year, and the emails we get back are both hilarious and some
just heartbreaking. We will have our facebook page up soon, and you
can see some of the postings we have received. Sadly, some of the
"friends" are no longer with us....

I don't give **** one about the politics, or opinions on right and
wrong; this is all well past the political drivel. We just don't do
enough for these men and women. No way around it.

So me and my boys will be busy cooking two pigs and some briskets for
these guys to have on Monday, just a very small way of showing our
thanks. I am proud of our group, and I am proud to be leading the
charge on this event.

I encourage all of you to honor or thank our military men and women
when you can, but to make an extra effort on Monday. It's their day.

Robert

Hats off to ya!! Great job!!
We need more people like you
Did ya invite Sqwertz?eg

Robert,

It is not just folks in the military that make this country great. It guys
like you who back up sentiment and words with real action. I am certain
that it will be a real party, enjoyed by all. Even if it gets a little hot.

On May 28, 12:42*pm, "ChairMan" nospam@nospam wrote:

Hats off to ya!! Great job!!
We need more people like you
Did ya invite Sqwertz?eg

YeaH, baby. What would it be without him? Fun? Peaceful?

*chuckle*

Robert

On May 28, 1:46*pm, "Lee Michaels" leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast
dot net wrote:
Robert,

It is not just folks in the military that make this country great. *It guys
like you who back up sentiment and words with real action. *I am certain
that it will be a real party, enjoyed by all. *Even if it gets a little hot.

Thanks, Lee. It is a small thing to do, even if right now I am
completely worn out. I haven't ever been one to set on my dead ass,
and I am not much on a lot of chin music on thing that mean something
to me. I making this event and the Christmas event my personal
mission of thanks.

And seeing some of these men and women that have given so much
physically (literally) and mentally of themselves, seeing them happy
and relaxed, feeling normal again.... well, that is its own reward.

At the Christmas event, I got a table full of wounded soldiers into a
pretty heated debate about barbecue, and what state does the best.
There was a lot of good natured ribbing, but the vote went to Texas
since we were their hosts. Kansas City made a good showing, though.
It is a wonderful thing to see bandaged guys, men missing limbs, burn
victims etc., arguing their asses off about their State's barbecue
being the best.

And it will be hotter than hell outside on Monday. But.... who
cares? We have some shade, music, barbecue, beer.... this is
something I would attend regardless of the heat!

Robert

On May 28, 11:10*am, Robatoy wrote:


I will always be grateful for the military men and women, but man, can
I get ****ed at those in government who send those same men and women
into battle to help their oil-business buddies.

Or any other thing that catches their fancy.

And when soldiers DO
go out and follow orders, for them to be treated like a spent piece of
gear upon their return just makes me sick.

That's a good thing you and your buddies are doing.

And that sir, is exactly why we are doing it.

Thanks -

Robert

On May 28, 7:58*am, Swingman wrote:

What you guys are doing for these wounded warriors is beyond noble.
Having had the chance to hear you talk about this effort in person, it
is apparent that it is indeed a genuine, heartfelt effort from all of you..

My hat's off to you, and your organization ... well done, Robert!

Thanks, Karl. It is a real feel good event for me, that's for sure.
I think it is so little, but it is appreciated so much. No matter how
hard me and the team work, the returns are many times over what we put
out.

But you have to know.... if you were around here, I would put you to
work!

On the bright side though, as an honored vet yourself, you and Linda
could eat and drink for free! VBG

Robert

On 5/28/2011 1:29 AM, wrote:
I wanted to take a minute and thank all those that served or are
serving our United States of America. A very special thanks indeed,
for those that have made the extra sacrifices that soldiers are called
upon to make.

This year I am putting my money where my mouth is on this deal.
Myself and some like minded folks in our local cigar club are hosting
a barbecue for the Wounded Warriors, past and present, veterans from
any branch, and of course for those currently serving.

I have been put in charge of the whole affair, and we are hoping to
earn at least a couple of thousand in donations. It has been a real
challenge, as volunteers are kind of mysterious about committing, but
in the end we will get it done. We hope to have some wounded soldiers
at the affair that would like to get out of the hospital, guys that
want to come and eat come barbecue, enjoy and cold drink and (if
allowed) smoke a cigar.

Since all those men and women will be our guests of honor, they will
all be there at our treat and any soldier that comes in uniform will
be at our treat as well, including their immediate family.

This has generated a ton of great response, and we are expecting about
400 guests and soldiers! We are lucky to have the Texas A&M
( OUTSTANDING guys and gals) get behind us and donate their entire 15
acre park for the day. We couldn't afford the event any other way.

We are a diverse little group of guys that do this, and our group
members run anywhere from doctors, lawyers, contractors (eecch!),
office workers and laborers. It pleases me to no end to see our
group, from 19 years old to 76 all work together to make this happen.
Amazing to me, they all do exactly what I ask them to do without any
kind of static.

We did something similar at Christmas, and I am proud to say that
between club members, significant others (even a couple of
girlfriends!) and some kiddos we had over 35 volunteers. I put them
all to work, and we had a ball. I am sure we will have a bunch this
time, maybe not as many as it will be hotter than hell and most aren't
used to being outside in South Texas on a summer day.

So this post has two purposes.

First, to remind all of you how much has been given to this country by
our military, and how grateful we should beespecially at this
time when all the soldiers are volunteers. These are special people.

Second, maybe as important as anything we are doing, I can't encourage
you guys enough to get involved in helping out this newest group of
veterans returning from service. We have a few in our club, and some
of our members have sons and daughters serving and returning. While
most of America is waiting for the new Transformers movie to come out
or fretting over sports, our soldiers are all the way across the world
serving their country and fellow soldiers as they see fit, doing what
they see as the right thing to do.

Some of these returning troopers are having a hard time with things,
and I haven't met a John Wayne in the bunch. They are ALL thankful to
be remembered and well thought of.

We have sent a lot of care packages overseas to the big sandbox over
the last year, and the emails we get back are both hilarious and some
just heartbreaking. We will have our facebook page up soon, and you
can see some of the postings we have received. Sadly, some of the
"friends" are no longer with us....

I don't give **** one about the politics, or opinions on right and
wrong; this is all well past the political drivel. We just don't do
enough for these men and women. No way around it.

So me and my boys will be busy cooking two pigs and some briskets for
these guys to have on Monday, just a very small way of showing our
thanks. I am proud of our group, and I am proud to be leading the
charge on this event.

I encourage all of you to honor or thank our military men and women
when you can, but to make an extra effort on Monday. It's their day.

Robert

There has been and is a very select group of people to which I consider
it to be an honor to have known Robert, FWIW you have been on that list
for some time now.

Hats off to you! Nothing like seeing the sparkle in ones eyes when you tell
a Service Member, Thanks for all you do and you're greatly appreciated!

Rich
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