Giveaway in Honor of Dad - Gold - WINNERS IN LAST POST

Mrpawn

Dad recently passed away. Now, Dad was a coin collector but really only collected Gold coins unless someone exerted an outside influence on him. This was not easy to do, he retired from the San Jose CA Police Dept after twenty years. Many of them as a Detective. In his honor I will be sponsoring a giveaway. This will not be your average giveaway.

Since Dad preferred gold I will be giving away gold. I cannot afford to give Dad's favorite $20.00 Liberty. But I can and will find some nice (probably foreign) gold coins for this giveaway (the size will partially be determined by the number of entries).

Anyone can enter but I will double the entries for any one in the adult category that is willing to honestly state that they are active or retired Police, Fire or EMT personal (office or field does not matter - both are needed to function). Active or retired military vets will also get double entries (Dad served in Germany) and anyone that was or is a Paratrooper will get and additional entry.

There is a separate YN category that will also include a Redbook and a mystery coin. Any youth that is willing to state that they are involved in Scouting, Explorers, Camp Fire or any other nationally recognized youth organization will also receive a double entry.

Giveaway ends April 7th. Names will be written on pieces of paper and tossed into a (Scout) hat and the winners will be notified ASAP after the drawing. YN's must be able to provide permission from their parents to allow me to send to their address.


Good luck to all,
Court - Mrpawn
aka 38ft_ketch (on eBay)

rtgjeg

I'd like to enter. I must be honest, I am not in the categories that you mentioned. However, I do honor them all.

indianabyron

Enter me I was in the Army for 4 years then the National guard for 6 years. Then I became an Emt and served as an Emt for 5 years. Im looking into going back and becoming recertified and retrained as an Emt in the next year. Ohhh ya im 34 so I guess that qualifys me as an Adult too.


If you want proof just ask Ill be more then glad to post the proof

Byron

ps ..... sorry about your dad

wildjag

Please enter me thanks

Dennis88

Please count me in. I'm a YN, but live close to Germany...

Dennis

skingspan

Sorry to hear about your dad. Please enter me in the giveaway.

Thanks
Steve

Millertime

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Please enter me in the adult category. I'm not associated with Police, Fire, EMT but I am currently a Boy Scout Leader and Cub Scout Committee Chairman.

If you would also consider entering my 11 year old son Michael in your giveaway it would be appreciated. It's his first year in Boy Scouts, after 3 years of Cub Scouts, and the first merit badge he earned was the Coin Collecting badge.

Thanks,
Millertime

sammydabull

I am not in any of the catergories unfortunalty, but i too definalty honor all of them as well.


Please enter me in

p8nt

Sorry to hear about your loss. Please enter me in the YN category. I am currently a Boy Scout at the Life rank. (Note: My first MB was Coin Collecting too )

notlogical

I am sorry to hear that your dad died. It sounds like he was a really neat man.

Please enter me as a YN too. I am active in 4-H if that counts.

Thanks for the giveaway. It is a neat way to honor your dad!

ozniz

Your dad sounds like a class-act. So sorry for your loss. My brother, who was an EMT @ UCLA for the UCPD died on 9/11. My son graduates from WEBELOS to scouts next month, and we have all benefitted from his scouting experiece. Please enter us.
Edited to add: A 30+ yr. friend of ours, Sgt. Lloyd Cardone, of the SJPD, e-mails us regularly. I mentioned your giveaway, and he somehow knew it was in reference to your dad, adding nothing but praises from him & his fellow officers.

zeus135

Please enter me in your giveaway, I'm sorry about your Dad. I don't any of the categories so I can get a double entry, but I am an Eagle Scout from ummmm..... years ago.

Mrpawn

Welcome all.

I would like to note that notlogical is a class act. He won my last giveaway in the YN category and went above and beyond to express his thanks. Yes 4-H does count as a recognized youth group.

p8nt - Stick with it and get your Eagle Scout rank. It is definiately worth the time and energy that it demands

Michael (Millertime Jr) & ozniz Jr - You have started what may be one of the most FUN learning experiences ever. Keep with it and if you ever have any questions about Scouting feel free to contact me. PM on this forum or email from my profile. (I am Scoutmaster for 16 Eagle Scouts among other qualifications)

indianabyron - a Board Member's is good enough for me

Dennis88 - how close to Germany?

Responses have reminded me that I have intended to sponsor a Scouting related giveaway. Watch for it in the future.

Court - Mrpawn

Millertime

<< <i>Michael (Millertime Jr) & ozniz Jr - You have started what may be one of the most FUN learning experiences ever. Keep with it and if you ever have any questions about Scouting feel free to contact me. PM on this forum or email from my profile. (I am Scoutmaster for 16 Eagle Scouts among other qualifications) >>



Scouting isn't only for the kids, I never had the chance to be in Scouts as a youth so I jumped on the chance to be actively involved in Scouting with my son. I've been through Scouts with my son every step of the way and plan on continuing until the end. In fact we went on an overnight camping trip last weekend, it was a little chilly (low 20's) but it was still fun. We went to a place called Topaz Mountain in Utah to hunt for topaz, Apache tears (obsidian), and jasper. Between Scouts and baseball (I've also been a coach for the last 5 years) we really have built a special bond that will last forever and I'd encourage everyone to spend more time with their kids and become actively involved in everything they do. As a Scout leader and a baseball coach I see so many kids at games or activities without their dads that it makes me sad.

Sorry Mrpawn, I didn't mean to hijack your thread but I think the the bond between son and father is very special so I think your giveaway is a nice way to honor your dad.

Millertime

Spiffy469

Count me in.

Nothing but respect for each of the services you mentioned.

Jeff

granddad

Mrpawn,

Great post! I spent 6 years tracking smugglers in the everglades. I wanted to commend your class in honoring your father for his patriotic service in such a generous manner. I do not wish to be considered as a possible winner, but I do hope that you will give the YN's extra consideration when you determine a winner.

Bless your father,
Have a Great day!
Louis

Cherwood

My condolences to you and your family.

I don't fit into any of the other categories either, but I would like to be included in your giveaway.

mojoman

My sincere sympathy to you and your family at your loss ,and may GOD comfort you and your loved ones.

mojoman

Please enter me in your giveaway, I do not meet any requirements for a double entry ,but my Sister is a EMT/firefighter, My son servered in the Army,and I have a cousin who is Police officer /marine corp drill instuctor
But I support anyone who puts there life on the line in the name Duty ,Freedom,and Liberty Thanks for the chance

1957joe

I don't fit any of the extra catagories but I'd still like a shot at your givaway.
Thanks,
Joe

YCCY9229

Sorry to hear that news.
Please count me in! I am a NY.
Thanks for the chance!

Shimmy

My Condolenses (sp)

Please enter me into this giveaway... Not in any of the above catorgories....

Thanks

ddbird

Sorry about your dad...Please enter me though!

Im a YN but am not envovled in any National clubs, only local mission groups and such

Thank you VERY much! That is extremley generous of you to help spread some of the joy your father got from collecting.

God bless!

Stuart

Mr Pawn: Thanks for sponsoring this great gold coin giveaway. Please enter me in the contest.

Although I am not a military veteran, my late father was a WW II Army Air Corps. vet.

Luvdawgs

Sorry to hear about your dad Please enter me into your very generous giveaway...I love darkside coins

kidd

Sorry to here about your father.

I am not a y/n nor any of the professions you mentioned, but i also hold all of them with high regards.

eddieal

My sympathy on the loss of your dad from old Eagle scout of too long ago to mention and do not fit into other catagories.

Agflyer

My sympathies. I don't fit any of the catagories, but I do appreciate the chance.

Melmcbee

I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I dread the day that I have to face that fact. I also don't fit into the extra categories but I am grateful for the recognition you are giving them. My father is retired National Guard, my oldest brother is in Afghanistan -with the Air Force 27years, my next oldest is retired Air Force 20 years. I am a rad tech in the ER and work daily with EMT's, police and firefighters. I appreciate your support of all who are not treasured enough and put their life on the line daily. My prayers are with you and your family.

Neptune

I am very sorry to hear of your recent loss. I lost my Dad a couple years ago, and altho the wound is not so fresh, I still miss him dearly. Yours will slowly heal as well. Treasuring the precious memories is a good thing.

My Dad bought me my first Whitman book. One of the last things he did was make up a book of circ. coins for all of his great grandchildren - just near the end. He was a Navy man, as is my youngest. My oldest twin (yes it's true) has served in Air Force for about 13 years, and is also a police officer. He is currently on leave for active duty. I am not eligible for the extra stuff, but would like to enter as a regular civilian who DOES truly appreciate and thank everyone who serves in those fields. God bless you in your healing.

Pam

carl

I am very, very sorry to hear about your dad. You didn't say what he passed away from. That has interested me lately since I'm a recent cancer survivor. I also am very, very retired unfortunately also due to what they had to remove from the cancer. Again, you have my condolences and sympathy. These giveaways are a great idea. Since I've heard about my condition and there is no one to leave things to, I've already had 15 giveaways and will have a few more.

gemini12398

Enter my daughter, Liel, please.

sorry about your loss

david

CoinHusker

Court,

Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your Dad.

This giveaway is a great way to honor both his legacy and his memory.

Please enter me in the adult giveaway.

Thank you

Bochiman

I would like to enter.
I am a disabled vet (US Army) but only did 4 years active and 4 years in the National Guard.

Ron

mrfred

Hello, and please accept also my sympathy for your loss.

I am a former scout, and I served in the Peace Corps (not one of your categories, I admit).

Thanks for doing this.

nalamolly5

Sincerest condolences to you and your family. I was in the Coast Guard from 79-83(not a vet, but an ex-serviceman), and an EMT in my hometown for a few years. I was never involved in scouting as a child, but served as an assistant scoutmaster for a much younger brother's troop, and participate in my 7 year old's troop as well. In fact our blue and gold dinner is this coming friday night, and fishing derby on saturday morning. Thanks for the chance to enter your contest.

Jose

asnovell

Hi, please enter me. Thanks! Andy

TheRock

Please enter me also. I'm a USN vet from the Gulf War. Served 10 years in the Navy and got out as a DS1. I lost my mother last year so I feel your loss. Great Giveway.

goldrush00013

My condolences.

GR

Blacksheep

Neat show of respect for your Father.
I would like to be considered.4 1/2 years, U.S.M.C

HTubbs

Count me in!

Pghpete

Here's to your dad. I am a retired Air Force individual, currently teaching radar fundamentals to young troops in Phoenix, AZ. I'd be honored to be considered in this giveaway. Thanks.

Boothill40

Sorry for your loss, please count me in 15 years of service and counting.

Tom

Vet

Sorry to here about your dad. Viet Nam vet 1967-1970 hence the nick name vet. Please enter me in your give away.

marym

I am truely sorry to hear of your loss. My dad is still alive, and I dread the day of his passing. My father is the smartest and most loving man I know. You must be heartsick from losing your dad! I am not in any of your catagories, but the men in my family are either FD or PD so I can relate to your upbringing. You had better behave, because EVRERYONE knows your daddy!!

Mrpawn

marym



<< <i>I am not in any of your catagories, but the men in my family are either FD or PD so I can relate to your upbringing. You had better behave, because EVRERYONE knows your daddy!! >>



I Know how that is Kept me out of some trouble while growing up. Guess that I really did not get enough while young. My charming wife does the crime mapping and GIS work for the local PD. Mother in Law works at dispatch and Father in Law just retired - Lt of Patrol.

nanda

Please enter me in this giveaway. Thanks in advance.

USMC_6115

Sure why not? First, my condolenses on your loss. Second, I'm a 4 year veteran of the U.S.M.C.

Thanks for the chance!

Louie

I am terribly sorry about your loss. I know how you feel. I lost both my mother and father witnin a nine month period. She went first and he told his kids that he would not last a year because he could not stand being apart from her that long.

Being a veteran of both the Korean and Viet Nam eras and the recipient of the Bronze Star, I would

consider it an honor to enter this giveaway.

Served in The Air Force from April 1951 until May 1979. Retired and then worked for the Air Force as a civilian court reporter until 1995 when I finally retired.

Louie

Roundhead

Roundhead

Sorry to hear about your father. Mine was an Oakland Police officer for 23 years. Please enterme in your giveaway. Thanks