plantman
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Why should we turn pens for Service Pens 2013 ?? Last night I watched a program called "Gater Boys" They go out and remove snakes, gaters, and problem animals from peoples homes and ponds in Florida for free. Risking there lives to save these animals and protect the people they could harm. Last night they had an injured vet who's wish was to wrestle an alligator. Problem was, he had stepped on a land mine and lost both legs and most of his right arm. By the end of the program he was on the back of an 11 foot gater alone with no help and loving every minute of it. This young man (early 20s) could water and snow ski, surf, sky dive, drive a car, and walk on his hands. He had a tremendus outlook on life and did not consider himself a hero, but thought that those who did not give up on him, and saved his life were the real heros. After seeing this young man having only half a body left, and still haveing a great outlook on life that he shares with everybody, I feel very honord to have turned pens for this cause. I thank those of you out there that have also given your time or money to this project, and to Gary for following through with it. !!! For those of us that have all our arms, legs and mind this is a good way to say thanks to those that are risking theirs. If I had the power, I would never see another American come home in a box or with something missing from their mind or body. God Bless our Men and Women that serve, and keep them safe !!!!! Jim S
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