Thread: Christmas pens for the troops

Very encoraging to read that article, I have sent it to the Vietnam Vets here in Boronia, Vic. I had made a small representation to them in the hope of getting some support for kits. Would be good if RSL could also chip in with some support in that area. Thanks Sam for all your efforts, and thanks to all who have contributed. It does take some self sacrafice to stop making for yourself and make something for others, I think the troops realize that and appreciate the thought and effort and the gift. Amos

Originally Posted by Simomatra

Woodenink, Sundowner, David Mitchel, Touchwood and Simomatra are the ones that I find in the first lot stil contributing.

Please let me know if I am wrong

Sorry NicK i missed you somehow so add Sawdustmaker, plwase accept my appologies Nick

No probs

I wasn't sure whether my contribution had actually made it into the first shipment
I do recall that they were my 2nd, 3rd etc pens, now collectors items no doubt

As we are having some very mild summer weather at the moment (and as far as I am concerned it can staylthis way too!!!) , I will certainly make some more of the Anzac muster.

JD

Originally Posted by Touchwood

As we are having some very mild summer weather at the moment (and as far as I am concerned it can staylthis way too!!!) , I will certainly make some more of the Anzac muster.

JD

Many thanks Jenny, sorry for the delay but have been back in hospital

Today I recieved on behalf of you all that supported the project this letter from Padre Simmo smd the Commanding Officer Major J A Wells.

You should all be very proud.

The padre also sent me some picture from Christmas that have been cleared to post, wil do in a following post

What would you wish me to do with the photo and the coin I know that Amos has the previous ones, do you want me to send them to him?

Here are some pictures from the troops part 1

Some more pictures from the troops

Originally Posted by Simomatra

Today I recieved on behalf of you all that supported the project this letter from Padre Simmo smd the Commanding Officer Major J A Wells.

You should all be very proud.

The padre also sent me some picture from Christmas that have been cleared to post, wil do in a following post

What would you wish me to do with the photo and the coin I know that Amos has the previous ones, do you want me to send them to him?

Thats really good to read the letters and see the photos. Thanks for posting them Sam.

I'm not 100 percent sure, but I think I recognised one of my pens in one of the photos.

As for the photo and coin, as you are the Skipper of this Ship now, my vote is for you to keep them.

I agree with Ironwood. You are running the show ,so you should keep/display the responses.

Ditto.
Display with pride in your house mate.
Thanks for posting the pics and letter.
Very nice to see and read.

I agree ,you should display the badges in your place Sam,as you have been doing all the work getting the pens to the soldiers.
Great job well done Sam
Thanks for posting the letters and photos
Regards
David

I agree wholeheartedly - you will display it with pride! What a lovely set of photos and letters to go with it.

Keep up the good work every one!

JD

Many thanks everyone it wil be displayed in my home with pride for you all.

Many thanks for all your assistance without you this can not be achieved.

I have been ib contact with Pafre Simmo and he has given me the contact for the Anzac pens.