In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.

A U.S. Marine needs your help:

TrinityScrimshawTrinityScrimshaw Member Posts: 9,350 ✭✭✭
edited October 2008 in General Discussion
I got this e-mail from my daughter who is in the Navy. Her husband is a former Marine, and this young Marine was his best frined when they were in Iraq. Please read, and may God bless you & yours if it strikes you to help this family if only in prayer.

Trinity +++

www.joinmikesfight.com

Dad,

Please send this to everyone you know. Mike has been fighting a rare form of cancer for the past 3 years and after having gone into remission........ its back. Mike and Kelly Baker are very close Friends of ours. Mike and Chad deployed to Iraq together and Kelly was there for Nicks birth. This family needs all the prayers and support they can get!!!

Thanks,

Erica
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,245 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    Will do!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • likemhotlikemhot Member Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Prayers sent
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cce1302cce1302 Member Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Please be very cautious with this. I'm not saying it is a scam, but there are similar scams out there, preying on people who support the military.
    2 things concern me right off the bat:
    If he is a Marine sergeant, why is there Army sergeant rank insignia on the home page?
    If he is a Marine sergeant, why isn't his treatment paid for by Tricare?

    If TS's daughter knows this Marine, then it's probably on the level, but please be cautious with this sort of thing.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cce1302
    Please be very cautious with this. I'm not saying it is a scam, but there are similar scams out there, preying on people who support the military.
    2 things concern me right off the bat:
    If he is a Marine sergeant, why is there Army sergeant rank insignia on the home page?
    If he is a Marine sergeant, why isn't his treatment paid for by Tricare?

    If TS's daughter knows this Marine, then it's probably on the level, but please be cautious with this sort of thing.

    CC,
    I know the Baker Family, I grew up with the SGT's aunts, (one of my best friends is married to one of them). I can assure you it is legit, I also posted about this last year.
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cce1302cce1302 Member Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
    quote:Originally posted by cce1302
    Please be very cautious with this. I'm not saying it is a scam, but there are similar scams out there, preying on people who support the military.
    2 things concern me right off the bat:
    If he is a Marine sergeant, why is there Army sergeant rank insignia on the home page?
    If he is a Marine sergeant, why isn't his treatment paid for by Tricare?

    If TS's daughter knows this Marine, then it's probably on the level, but please be cautious with this sort of thing.

    CC,
    I know the Baker Family, I grew up with the SGT's aunts, (one of my best friends is married to one of them). I can assure you it is legit, I also posted about this last year.
    Don



    Thank you. Good enough for me.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • TrinityScrimshawTrinityScrimshaw Member Posts: 9,350 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    cce1302,

    You have mail sir.

    Trinity +++
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'll start this up with this:
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=102691335
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Prayers sent.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just nagging Questions. If he is no longer on Active duty, why is the VA not part of this. If he is still active again why not Tri-Care.

    Reason I ask I had a heart Attack while on Active duty. 2 years ago the VA found I had some more clogged Arteries. Dec 06 the VA did a By-Pass surgery on my, I was 100% covered and during the reecovery time I was paid 100% Disability.

    Just wondering.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dnelson457
    Just nagging Questions. If he is no longer on Active duty, why is the VA not part of this. If he is still active again why not Tri-Care.

    Reason I ask I had a heart Attack while on Active duty. 2 years ago the VA found I had some more clogged Arteries. Dec 06 the VA did a By-Pass surgery on my, I was 100% covered and during the reecovery time I was paid 100% Disability.

    Just wondering.

    From the FAQ's: http://www.joinmikesfight.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=37
    quote:As far as what the military pays for, they have been extremely generous and Mike and Kelly feel fortunate to have them, for they have gotten Mike to this point. Unfortunately, they do not pay for any type of experimental treatments and we've been led to believe that this is our only hope right now. Mike also needs assistance in travel expenses for him to get from the base in NC to MD Anderson and the Mayo Clinic. Some travel expenses will be reimbursed through the military down the road, but Mike and Kelly are in need of our assistance as soon as possible. They feel strongly that anything that is not used will be donated back into cancer research. Things are very difficult for them right now and with the aggressive path this cancer has taken, they need to act immediately.

    A Sergeant's salary does not cover the expenses for what Mike needs and we are determined to find him the right treatment, no matter what it takes!
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Got it. Guess I should read a little more. Thanks
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • skeens41skeens41 Member Posts: 2,584 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,895 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
    I'll start this up with this:
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=102691335
    Don


    I bumped your auction,.....I will donate through the site!
    Very nice of you Don to do that![;)]
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • redfishbobredfishbob Member Posts: 1,434 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My family is praying for them and will pass this on to a prayer chain in our church.God bless.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • WholesaleToolWholesaleTool Member Posts: 127 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    All I can say is WOW!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jparadowskijparadowski Member Posts: 21 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    He is one of thousands that the VA and military are doing this to, I feel for him. I could have sworn I saw this same type scenario on CNN where the families incurred costs for visiting their loved ones in the military hospital. This really needs to be addressed more by the government paying expenses of those who serve our country. I know travel expesnses should be covered by the VA since they are making him travel to that hospital to see the doctors. If he is active duty his military orders would pay for travel. However the cost for his family going with him would not be covered.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jtmarine0831jtmarine0831 Member Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Prayers Sent!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Old GunnyOld Gunny Member Posts: 193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'll help- as I donated for the late Gunny Carlos Hathcock- aka- L'ong Tran- White Feather- but the other Gyrene is right- those are US Army E-5 (buck Sgt.) Chevrons- not the USMC Colors- and the adage "All The Way" comes from the Army's Airborne Divisions- Just as ours (USMC Recon) comes from the Latin- as does the British SAS Air Commandos- "Assistance From a Distance" also means "If You Can Read This, Our Snipers Can Drop You In A Heartbeat"!! Semper Fi to all on deck here. OG
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • krawen379krawen379 Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I pray that he is blessed mentally and physically.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • TfloggerTflogger Member Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    God bless this man and his family!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • CarrieCarrie Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Perhaps frequent flyer miles could be dontated? Just a thought.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    btt
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • sinclaircatssinclaircats Member Posts: 40 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have been trying to donate via paypal BUT NO LUCK .......... Is this because I am in the UK ?????????? I have had a paypl account for years but it will not let me sed this family money
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • kzluke750kzluke750 Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    God bless the American solider. My thoughts are with him and his family, as well as all our current and former soliders.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • sinclaircatssinclaircats Member Posts: 40 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by sinclaircats
    I have been trying to donate via paypal BUT NO LUCK .......... Is this because I am in the UK ?????????? I have had a paypl account for years but it will not let me sed this family money



    Does NO ONE ANSWER ANY QUERIES ON HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said I have tried to donate via p[aypal for this wonderful man but it will not accept my money !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I have a verified paypal account plus a verified address so there is a problem somewhere and means this bloke may be losing out on some money from the UK
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by sinclaircats
    quote:Originally posted by sinclaircats
    I have been trying to donate via paypal BUT NO LUCK .......... Is this because I am in the UK ?????????? I have had a paypl account for years but it will not let me sed this family money



    Does NO ONE ANSWER ANY QUERIES ON HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said I have tried to donate via p[aypal for this wonderful man but it will not accept my money !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I have a verified paypal account plus a verified address so there is a problem somewhere and means this bloke may be losing out on some money from the UK

    I don't know what the problem could be, they accepted payment for the k-bar I auctioned for Mike? Did you try contacting the website?
    contact@joinmikesfight.com or: webmaster@joinmikesfight.com ?
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • sinclaircatssinclaircats Member Posts: 40 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
    quote:Originally posted by sinclaircats
    quote:Originally posted by sinclaircats
    I have been trying to donate via paypal BUT NO LUCK .......... Is this because I am in the UK ?????????? I have had a paypl account for years but it will not let me sed this family money



    Does NO ONE ANSWER ANY QUERIES ON HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said I have tried to donate via p[aypal for this wonderful man but it will not accept my money !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I have a verified paypal account plus a verified address so there is a problem somewhere and means this bloke may be losing out on some money from the UK

    I don't know what the problem could be, they accepted payment for the k-bar I auctioned for Mike? Did you try contacting the website?
    contact@joinmikesfight.com or: webmaster@joinmikesfight.com ?
    Don


    Don , bless your darling heart and I have now e mailed the joinmikesfight.com and see if they know what is going on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.