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Offline deerbandit

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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #540 on: May 04, 2013, 10:28:25 PM »
Just read about this, My Family and I are so sorry for you and your Familys' loss. I never met him but it sounds like your Brother was a great person. 
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #541 on: May 04, 2013, 11:17:20 PM »
Fixed it brother.  The blood was rushing to my head!
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #542 on: May 04, 2013, 11:37:53 PM »
I tried to touch it up for you.  :)

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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #543 on: May 07, 2013, 08:16:41 AM »
What amazing men you are, I didn't have the good fortune to have known your brother Aaron, I've thought about him and your family many times every day since the moment I became aware of this story and your tremendous loss.

I look to meet you in the mountains of Washington Karl and Mike, it's there that I will be thinking of Colockumelk each year while hunting and doing what we love.

I will never forget the life and service of Captain Aaron Blanchard and the tremendous price your family has paid for all of us, thoughts and prayers for peace for the family.
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #544 on: May 14, 2013, 06:58:47 PM »
Just logged on after a while, what sad day... Thank you for your services Aaron, the world is a poorer place without you. RIP brother...
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #545 on: May 18, 2013, 09:40:11 PM »
I logged in for the first time in a while a few days ago and usually I check the most recent posts, elk hunting posts, and threads I have replied to and had not seen the news in the virtual campfire. It was brought to my attention via another thread. With that said, I cannot express my deepest condolences to Capt. Blanchards wife , brothers in blood and arms, or children. I wish I would have known sooner so that I could donate to the wreath, the auction...anything. I am tremendously sorry for missing  that opprotunity. I pray for those close to Capt. Blanchard and hope tht they find peace in thier darkest days.
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #546 on: May 18, 2013, 09:47:59 PM »
Quote from: Grizzlyman on May 04, 2013, 02:45:27 PM
Thank you all for the wreath. I am the youngest brother. Karl and I cannot thank you all enough for the support shown on this forum. You are all a blessing and there is no way I will ever be able to repay the support you've shown. Thank you.

ATTACK!!!

-Mike

Thank you Mike for coming on here!  This has just been an awful up and down four weeks and we just pray for you and your family.  I grew up in a military family but never had to experience what you have to.  All I can say is I'm so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Please never hesitate to contact me if you need anything in any way!  God Bless You/ Becky and every Blanchard in your family!!!!!




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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #547 on: May 21, 2013, 07:39:56 PM »
May he rest in peace fore ever a hunter
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #548 on: May 25, 2013, 08:54:19 PM »
Mike,
Your brother was a great warrior. I ex-changed e-mails with him on several occasions talking about how he supported some of my men in tight spots. Not only on this deployment, but on others past. Good man. Be it known there are few Spartan types out there willing to lay down everything in the name of freedom.

On this Memorial Day weekend, were thinking of your family.

Thank you.
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #549 on: May 28, 2013, 04:33:28 PM »
I corresponded with ColockumElk / Aaron who was a member here and on Sagecreekforums.com for several years.  As his name implies- we shared the love of chasing ELK.

Before he went to flight Army helicopter flight training I told him what is was like for me back in 1966 and offered encouragement- we shared the same excitement and anticipation.

I hadn't heard from for a while after he moved to Ft Drum and just saw an announcment in the Washington Bowhunter so researched the article linked below

http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/yhr/friday/1079588-8/selah-grad-killed-in-action-in-afghanistan

Too young my friend.  Prayers for your family.
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #550 on: May 30, 2013, 02:21:59 AM »
OMFG are you seriouse this is an old post too... dang :sry: I had some heated discussions with him too just before this happened prolly disagreed more than agreed too, but was all in debate not hatred. Sorry I didnt see this sooner, or I would have replyed sooner.
OMFG I feel sorry now.... hope the family will heal over this.
Hey man RIP will miss having to prove myself some to ya.
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #551 on: June 14, 2013, 09:42:34 PM »
Happy fathers day brother thank you for keeping us safe !
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #552 on: June 16, 2013, 07:39:12 AM »
Seems to me that someone was going to put together a summer gathering up on the Colockum in remembrance...

Whatever happened with that, or perhaps I've been too far out in the weeds lately chasing anti-gunners, and overlooked it.

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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #553 on: June 16, 2013, 07:47:33 AM »
God bless the Blanchard family today.
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Re: We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)
« Reply #554 on: June 16, 2013, 08:52:41 AM »
Quote from: Shot_Gunn on June 16, 2013, 07:47:33 AM
God bless the Blanchard family today.
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Quote from: Dave Workman on June 16, 2013, 07:39:12 AM
Seems to me that someone was going to put together a summer gathering up on the Colockum in remembrance...

Whatever happened with that, or perhaps I've been too far out in the weeds lately chasing anti-gunners, and overlooked it.


 

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