Thread: Remembrance Day 2022

Originally Posted by Simomatra

20 beautiful pens just received from David Jarman David is one of our original turners . A sample of his work is shown. Many thanks David.


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Wonderful generosity by David and others to such a worthy cause...impressive stuff!

Log Dog

Received this this morning so the pens have arrived on HMAS Sydney that was recently deployed

To who it may concern,

This email is for Bruce sanders

Hi Bruce my name is Alyssa and I’m a current serving member on HMAS Sydney and have just got one of your snake skin pens and I’m absolutely in love with it. I really appreciate the effort and time put into making the pen and would like to let you know that it’s is an honour to serve in The Australian Defence force and recognise those who came and fought before us.

Kind regards,

Alyssa

40 outstanding pens just received from Chris Daley. Thank you Chris there is going to be some happy troops

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More pens on there way to the troops this morning. Many thank to all that contributed well done again

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Copy od a tweet on Twitter

Bruce, thank-you so much for the work both you and your team do in supporting our deployed personnel through this welfare initiative. Please pass on the thanks of both @CJOPSAustralia
and myself to the @pens_oz
team! #YourADF #AusArmy #AusNavy #AusAirForce

Received this email for Russell onite. Well done Russell.

Good afternoon Russell,

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation out to yourself and your team for the wonderful pen you crafted for us onboard HMAS Perth. I chose one made of Blackwood. It will serve as a warm reminder that someone back at home is always thinking of us whilst we are deployed.

I thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Warm regards,

Meeka

Lieutenant, RAN

A nice email received from Mark Whebell. Well done Mark.

G’day Mark,

My name’s Aaron and I’m a Medical Officer currently deployed on Op ACCORDION in the UAE.

I just wanted to send you a quick email to show my appreciation and say thank you as I just received a Rosewood pen that you made through Pens for the Troops. It’s awesome! It looks amazing, I love using it and I reckon I’m pretty safe in saying this is the nicest pen I’ve ever owned. Thanks for taking the time to craft and donate it, it means a lot.

Hope you and yours are keeping safe back home.

All the best mate,

To the amazing team,


Just wanting to say thank you for all your efforts and providing our ship with some amazing pens !
It's an essential we all need as the saying goes 'a good sailor never goes without a pen and paper'


Thank you for all you do !
Appreciate the same things


Kind regards,
Cayla

A lovely email I have just received for Russell Ball

G’day,

I received, through a very indirect and convoluted manner, an amazing pen made by Russell Ball. It is exceptional – the quality is exceptional. It is made from Camphor Laurel.

These pens are such a good idea – being of immediate practical use and looking so good. My team have been delighted with the support we have received from people like you; although the mail system can be laborious into the heart of Africa at times, particularly after everything pretty much shut down during the pandemic, it has been so good to get these packages!

I have really enjoyed the work here – it is busy, but working with so many professional military officers from around the globe has been brilliant. In fact, I only have 15 x Australians in my “Australian Team” but from a United Nations perspective, I have 30 in the team from 23 x countries. We do get out a fair bit and it is good to see the country although it can be heartbreaking….they are definitely doing it tough here.

Anyway, I had better get some dinner on. The football world cup has started which will be a welcome distraction.

Thank you again for your thoughts and a fantastic pen!

Richard
XXXXXXX

Colonel

Senior Military Observer

Central Equatoria State/Juba

United Nations Mission South Sudan (UNMIS

A lovely email just received for Bob Kettle

UNOFFICIAL

Good evening,

My name is Squadron Leader Matt xxx and I am the Executive Officer at the Air Force Recruit Training Unit. I hope this finds you well.

This week I was fortunate enough to receive one of your pens as I was supporting the Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide. The pen was made by Bob Kettle from Grumpy Grandpa’s and is a wonderful acrylic pen that will be put to very good use.

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Bob and the team for their support. We are proud to serve our great nation and it’s moments like these that are truly inspiring.

Wishing you all the very best for the future and thank you again.

Kind regards,

Matt xxx Squadron Leader

A lovely email of thanks for Russell Ball. Well done Russell.

To Mr Russell Ball:

Russell,

I recently attended the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide as an Observer where I was presented with a beautiful turned wood pen that was created by you.

Thank you for support to serving members.

Regards

Andrew XXXX
CMDR, RAN

A beautiful email of thanks received overnight

UNOFFICIAL

Good afternoon,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for gifting the beautifully crafted pens to HMAS Perth Ship’s company. They were well received and are being enjoyed and used by those who received one. I would like to personally thank the turner of my HMAS Perth crested pen Bruce Sanders. It is an exceptional pen and something that I guard very closely as it has attracted several admiring comments!!

Again, on behalf of the Commanding Officer and crew of HMAS Perth…..thank you, and we wish you all a happy 2023.

Kind regards

Bob xxxxx

Command Warrant Officer

HMAS Perth

A lovely email Peter Lucas has received. Redacted as required

Good morning Peter,

I would like to say thank you for the absolutely amazing job that you did on the pen.

I am assuming the role of Senior Enlisted Advisor in the Middle East based at AMAB, I have served for 23 plus years. I am a Mine Warfare Sailor based out of Sydney. Serving on Minehunter Coastal (MHC) with over 12 years at sea.

I am excited to show my father on my return to Australia.

Again, thank you very much for what you did for me, but more importantly the contribution that you make to the Sailors, Soldiers and Aviators of those personnel deployed. It most certainly does not go unnoticed and it is appreciated more than you may realise.

If I can ever assist you in anyway please let me know.

Kind regards.

Warrant Officer XXX

A lovely letter of gratitude just received. Redacted signature

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