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Title: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: colockumelk on April 11, 2013, 05:39:32 AM: Well as many of you know I am in the Army. Well its my turn once again to head over to the sand box and do the job that the tax payers pay me to do. Not sure how much internet or how often I will be able to log in. So since I don't like good byes I will say see ya'll later. :tup:
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on April 11, 2013, 05:42:29 AM: Be safe, thank you for your service. :hello:
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Post by: birdstew on April 11, 2013, 05:46:43 AM: Keep the rounds on target and be safe.
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Post by: Greenhorn on April 11, 2013, 05:48:12 AM: Thank you for your service! :tup:
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Post by: 250savage on April 11, 2013, 05:49:36 AM: Thanks and stay safe.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 11, 2013, 05:52:04 AM: Be safe and don't take one for the team
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Post by: ELKBURGER on April 11, 2013, 05:53:06 AM: Thanks for your service! Be safe and drop in when you can :salute:
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Post by: 100 grain on April 11, 2013, 05:57:09 AM: Your service is much appreciated! Take her a day at a time and keep your head up. Try to drop in and post one once in awhile for this hunt wa family you got here :tup:
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Post by: dawhunt on April 11, 2013, 05:59:55 AM: Be safe and THANK YOU for your service. Drink lost of water too !!!!!!!!!
Bob
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 11, 2013, 06:11:24 AM: Keep your head and ass down, Colock. Come in once in a while and let us know how you are.
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on April 11, 2013, 06:14:02 AM: Good luck brother. Thanks for serving this country. Be safe.
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Post by: Arnbo on April 11, 2013, 06:25:05 AM: Quote from: Blacktail Sniper on April 11, 2013, 05:42:29 AM
Be safe, thank you for your service. :hello:

:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
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Post by: coachcw on April 11, 2013, 06:28:52 AM: Thanks for your service !
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Post by: jstone on April 11, 2013, 06:33:26 AM: Thanks for your service and all of your great advice. BE SAFE
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Post by: Woodchuck on April 11, 2013, 06:35:24 AM: Be safe, God bless, hurry back, Thank You

Sincerely
BMM
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Post by: TheFewTheProud on April 11, 2013, 06:36:06 AM: Keep your head down brother.
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Post by: combs338 on April 11, 2013, 06:43:01 AM: Thanks for your service.
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Post by: jackmaster on April 11, 2013, 06:44:39 AM: i hope we get to see a pic of you wacken one of those weird sheep they got over there with you apache or cobra or whatever thunder chicken you fly :tup: be safe......LIGHTEM UP CHIEF...... :hello:
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Post by: Elkaholic daWg on April 11, 2013, 06:58:59 AM: Thank you for your service and bring it on home safely
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Post by: rtspring on April 11, 2013, 07:15:21 AM: Your country is in debt to you, be safe!
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Post by: jackelope on April 11, 2013, 07:17:03 AM: Thanks for your service, man! Stay safe and check in once in a while.
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Post by: ghosthunter on April 11, 2013, 07:17:47 AM: Thanks for your service.

Good luck
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Post by: Blacklab on April 11, 2013, 07:20:19 AM: Thank you and your family for your service. Keep safe!
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 11, 2013, 07:21:37 AM: Take man ...be safe :tup: :tup:
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Post by: notellumcreek on April 11, 2013, 07:21:47 AM: :salute: Thank you for your service, like everyone else said keep your a$$ down, lookin' forward to some posts from ya
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Post by: 724wd on April 11, 2013, 07:29:56 AM: come home safe! thanks for your service :salute:
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Post by: SniperDanWA on April 11, 2013, 07:38:03 AM: Keep your bird in the air, when its not supposed to be on the ground. Log in occasionally and keep your head down.
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Post by: Wacenturion on April 11, 2013, 07:39:00 AM: Stay safe, and thank you for you service!
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Post by: washelkhunter on April 11, 2013, 08:02:06 AM: See ya! :salute: :salute: :salute:
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Post by: whacker1 on April 11, 2013, 08:13:43 AM: Thank you for your service and keep the blades above the ground.
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Post by: blacktailer on April 11, 2013, 08:16:07 AM: I'll say it again. Thank you for your serive to our country. Keep safe and come home in one piece...
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Post by: JJD on April 11, 2013, 08:19:06 AM: Take care of yourself, look forward to your safe return.
And Thank You
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Post by: Huntboy on April 11, 2013, 08:21:23 AM: Be safe and thanks for your service.
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Post by: muzbuster on April 11, 2013, 08:22:12 AM: Thank you, be safe & TCOB!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 11, 2013, 08:25:35 AM: Keep safe! Stop in when ever you can :tup:
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Post by: WaltAlpine on April 11, 2013, 08:34:10 AM: You're working for us all, and we appreciate it.

:tup:
Title: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: Whitpirate on April 11, 2013, 08:36:49 AM: Thanks for your service. Do the job and come home to show us how it is done in the mountains again next year.
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on April 11, 2013, 08:40:27 AM: Thank you for you service! :tup: Be safe!
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Post by: Elkrunner on April 11, 2013, 09:51:54 AM: Stay safe! See ya when you get back. I'll make sure to knock down an elk for ya.
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Post by: iusmc2002 on April 11, 2013, 09:59:47 AM: Stay safe and do your best to keep those grunts on the ground safe, too!! :tup:
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Post by: wence5 on April 11, 2013, 12:08:31 PM: Stay safe, hope you come home sooner rather than later, and thank you for your service. :tup:
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Post by: 6x6in6 on April 11, 2013, 01:20:42 PM: Thank You Colock!
Be safe and keep the blades spinning.
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Post by: Smossy on April 11, 2013, 01:23:04 PM: Safe Journey.
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Post by: groundhog on April 11, 2013, 01:26:20 PM: Thank you for serving our country!! I appreciate the sacrifice that you are making. I hope that your time away from your family goes by fast and that you and all of your brothers make it home safe and sound.
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Post by: Fish4Fun on April 11, 2013, 01:37:33 PM: Be safe over there and thanks for all you and the others do, putting your life on the line to keep us and our kids safe from harm. :tup:
When you get back, if you get stationed here on the West side I would like to offer you a trip out on the water for Puget Sound Salmon or Ling Cods if that is the season.
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Post by: cedarriver on April 11, 2013, 01:41:35 PM: THANKS!
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Post by: FSTaxidermy on April 11, 2013, 01:45:27 PM: Be safe, thank you and your family for your service.
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Post by: GEARHEAD on April 11, 2013, 01:50:39 PM: Watch that left pedal :), and remember no limit on tags, no special permits required, hunting at night is allowed....keep the Boys safe and bring you and yours home. Thank you.
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Post by: runamuk on April 11, 2013, 02:03:58 PM: Quote from: colockumelk on April 11, 2013, 05:39:32 AM
Well as many of you know I am in the Army. Well its my turn once again to head over to the sand box and do the job that the tax payers pay me to do. Not sure how much internet or how often I will be able to log in. So since I don't like good byes I will say see ya'll later. :tup:

Stay safe ... will keep you in my thoughts....

and.....thank you
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Post by: Lincoln4 on April 11, 2013, 03:22:19 PM: Keep your head on a swivel! :hello:
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Post by: sumbeech66 on April 11, 2013, 03:24:43 PM: Thank you! Come back safe.
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Post by: Machias on April 11, 2013, 03:24:55 PM: PM me your mailing address once you get settled. I like sending care packages. If you need anything, please let us know. Stay safe my friend.
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Post by: Bean Counter on April 11, 2013, 03:36:33 PM: Go and kill them all... (the bad ones)
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Post by: Cylvertip on April 11, 2013, 03:41:27 PM: Stay safe and shoot straight. Thank you for your service. :salute:
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Post by: SemperFidelis97 on April 11, 2013, 03:59:31 PM: Stay safe over there we will definetely miss your posts here thank you for your service. Semper Fi
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Post by: Curly on April 11, 2013, 04:06:33 PM: Keep a lookout for Bigfoot too while you're over there. :hello:

sasquatch sighting in afghanistan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ivsrUoMVeA#)

:bfg:

:mgun2:

:salute:
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Post by: Russ McDonald on April 11, 2013, 04:28:52 PM: Stay safe and come home in one piece to your family and you HW family.
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Post by: trophyhunt on April 11, 2013, 04:55:53 PM: Quote from: Blacktail Sniper on April 11, 2013, 05:42:29 AM
Be safe, thank you for your service. :hello:
:yeah: :tup:God bless, and represent the US well.
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on April 11, 2013, 05:00:46 PM: Be safe! I pray that you come home the same way you left! Many thanks for your service and may God Bless you and all our troops!!!!
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Post by: jyerxa on April 11, 2013, 05:01:33 PM: :tup: Later
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Post by: ribka on April 11, 2013, 07:48:15 PM: God speed and be safe. best of luck to you and your unit.

Once established over there let us know if your unit needs care packages, books, snacks, cards etc
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Post by: SeaRun1 on April 11, 2013, 07:52:44 PM: Can't be said enough. Good luck and please be safe. I appreciate what you do for this country.

SR1
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Post by: christopheri on April 11, 2013, 07:53:11 PM: Keep your powder dry! Stay safe and THANK YOU! :hello:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 11, 2013, 09:05:31 PM: Don't let him fool all of you! He's a pilot, while he's not flying he will be posting on here pool side or from the lounge :chuckle: All joking aside, elk camp won't be the same this year without you brother! Your the only hunting partner I have ever had that I could 100% count on to jump feet first into whatever off the wall, kamakazi type idea I could muster up! I love you! Oh and I am gonna mooch your wife's elk points this year too so I can pull another cow tag :chuckle:
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Post by: colockumelk on April 12, 2013, 06:04:43 PM: Thank you for the overwhelming support. I really appreciate it and it is not lost on me. I won't forget it. I am at a stopping point at an Air Force base. Man the Air Force lives a good life. They know how to live :). Right now my belly is full of candy, I'm watching Batman and I have free WiFi. Life is good.

Karl you will pay me back in 2014 when I draw that Blues tag and your my personal guide and pack mule :)
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Post by: fishngamereaper on April 12, 2013, 06:11:34 PM: Thnx for your service. Dont worry, your powder will stay dry, its the sandbox. Just keep the scorpions outa your boots..and keep your head up, cant shot straight with your head down...keep them rotors turning..
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Post by: woodman on April 12, 2013, 06:14:15 PM: Like all of the others have said, stay safe and come home. I will miss your posts, you strike me as a very intelligent person and I always love to read what you have to say.
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Post by: fishseeker on April 12, 2013, 06:19:19 PM: Be safe and THANK YOU!! :bow: :bow: :bow:
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Post by: huntandjeep on April 12, 2013, 06:36:45 PM: Thanks and stay safe.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on April 12, 2013, 06:48:23 PM: Quote from: woodman on April 12, 2013, 06:14:15 PM
Like all of the others have said, stay safe and come home. I will miss your posts, you strike me as a very intelligent person and I always love to read what you have to say.

Hey Clock...you fooled one... :chuckle:

Good luck over there and keep your head down. Let me know when you draw that Blues tag :tup:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on April 12, 2013, 08:51:53 PM: Stay safe and now who's going to provide statisticall info and data :dunno: :chuckle:
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Post by: colockumelk on April 12, 2013, 09:04:36 PM: Quote from: Pathfinder101 on April 12, 2013, 06:48:23 PM
Quote from: woodman on April 12, 2013, 06:14:15 PM
Like all of the others have said, stay safe and come home. I will miss your posts, you strike me as a very intelligent person and I always love to read what you have to say.

Hey Clock...you fooled one... :chuckle:

Good luck over there and keep your head down. Let me know when you draw that Blues tag :tup:

:bash: Good one. And you can't trick me, if I tell you when and where I draw a blues tag you and the BMM will be waiting in ambush. :chuckle: But I'm willing to risk it :tup:

Quote from: PlateauNDN on April 12, 2013, 08:51:53 PM
Stay safe and now who's going to provide statisticall info and data :dunno: :chuckle:

Hey it doesn't have to he statistically accurate if its on the internet because if its on the internet it has to be true right :chuckle:

Thanks again ya'll for the kind words.
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Post by: colockumelk on April 12, 2013, 09:09:36 PM: Here is a pic of me in Colorado a few months back.
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on April 12, 2013, 09:17:49 PM: Stay safe Aaron. I will guide you to a big bull when you finally draw a tag. And dont worry about BLRMan, I will keep him under my wing and show him the ropes of killing big game.
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Post by: jyerxa on April 12, 2013, 09:27:35 PM: Well thank you for your service colockumelk. :salute: Your zeal is an example to our youth. God knows we need that! What does one really say to somebody on the internet? Shoot I don't know. We know what you do. So go keep our boys and gals safe and get'er done! Sounds like you have some excellent hunting prospects awaiting your return. Take care. Oh you'll end up in a prayer or two before you get back. :tup:
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Post by: boneaddict on April 24, 2013, 06:34:46 AM: This is just so sad. RIP brother. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You gave all! Hero
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Post by: C-Money on April 24, 2013, 06:43:32 AM: Colockumelk, sorry I missed this thread. You are a great man, and will be greatly missed. Prayers sent to your family.
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Post by: coachcw on April 24, 2013, 06:50:16 AM: You the man brother ! I salute you .......rip
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Post by: Russ McDonald on April 24, 2013, 07:42:43 AM: Very sad. RIP my friend.
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Post by: dewandgin on April 24, 2013, 08:16:34 AM: RIP and thank you.
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Post by: Wazukie on April 24, 2013, 08:27:44 AM: Rip my brother! :salute: This morning has brought back a flood of memories. May we never forget!

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Post by: Band on April 24, 2013, 09:24:42 AM: Thank you for your service. We will miss you. :'(
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Post by: bigdave on April 24, 2013, 09:31:12 AM: I am at a loss for words. Although, I have only met a few of you, I am finding out how you CAN develop a friendship through words on the internet. We will miss your energy and enthusiasm for your family, country, and the passion you had for the sport we all share. RIP and see you on the other side.
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Post by: h2ofowlr on April 24, 2013, 10:03:39 AM: He was able to say his good byes, but an unfortunate chain of events as his welcome home will be a grief stricken event.
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Post by: grundy53 on April 24, 2013, 10:05:01 AM: You will be missed. RIP

sent from my typewriter
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Post by: Todd_ID on April 24, 2013, 10:06:58 AM: Quote from: jyerxa on April 12, 2013, 09:27:35 PM
Well thank you for your service colockumelk. :salute: Your zeal is an example to our youth. God knows we need that! What does one really say to somebody on the internet? Shoot I don't know. We know what you do. So go keep our boys and gals safe and get'er done! Sounds like you have some excellent hunting prospects awaiting your return. Take care. Oh you'll end up in a prayer or two before you get back. :tup:

How true was this statement? RIP Aaron!
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Post by: Smossy on April 24, 2013, 10:42:03 AM: Sleep well. Stay true.
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Post by: Machias on April 24, 2013, 11:44:23 AM: :cryriver:
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Post by: stickbuck on April 24, 2013, 11:54:23 AM: Thank you for your service and courage to defend our freedoms and safety. RIP Aaron.
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Post by: Greenhorn on April 24, 2013, 12:09:54 PM: Who would have known? Thank you for your service and sacrifice Aaron!
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Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 24, 2013, 12:54:51 PM: RIP - I'm certain we'll all remember you every time we leave the asphalt and head up to the hills which beared your Handle here on Hunt-Wa...
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Post by: demontang on April 24, 2013, 02:29:40 PM: Man I just heard said to see some one I went to school gone now. :'( rip. God bless your family
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Post by: MLBowhunting on April 24, 2013, 03:09:23 PM: Very sad day here at hunt wa. You shall be missed bud :'(
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on April 24, 2013, 03:16:55 PM: Well Aaron. Looks like I wont be able to take you hunting next year. But I am certain you will be watching over Karl and I on all of our future hunts. RIP brother. I love you man.
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Post by: buckcanyonlodge on April 24, 2013, 03:23:50 PM: :salute: :salute: :'( I only knew Clock from his threads but sensed a brave and honorable man. I lost my best friend in Viet Nam and felt the same kick in the gut this am when I found out about Aaron. Here is a tribute to soldiers and famlies by 9 year old Rhema Marvanne.

Dedicated to Our Soldiers & Family - plz "Share" - Rhema "Note To God" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t6C1UCP19U#ws)
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on April 24, 2013, 03:29:06 PM: THANK YOU SIR! R.I.P God Bless Your Family, my heart and prayers are with all of them!
Thank you "Captain, Aaron Blanchard" for everything you've done for us and this great nation!! This is just heart breaking, I'm still in disbelieve......
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 24, 2013, 03:49:41 PM: I have had a tear in my eye ever since reading the very sad news this morning. I did not know him outside of talking with him on here. He has been a great member and I always valued his posts. He will be missed and again prayers sent to his family.

A true hero fighting for his country. Rest in peace Aaron.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 24, 2013, 04:04:17 PM: :yeah: I sure feel like I've lost a good friend. It's a very sad day.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 24, 2013, 04:20:39 PM: I posted this in his other thread but I figured I would past it here as well. i want all to know.

I just talked to my younger brother who made some calls and this is what he told me.

Infantrymen nearby got into a firefight so Aaron and his stick buddy got spun up for a quick reaction force. As they were running across the flight line to get to there helicopter the FOB took 5 rounds indirect (rockets and mortars) aaron and his stick buddy didn't make it. One and a million shot. It is some comfort to know he died with his boots on running TO the fight and not laying in his tent or on the john or something.
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Post by: brush hunter on April 24, 2013, 04:38:41 PM: RIP Brother, we shall never forget.
It's been said many times before.
All gave some
some gave all

Thank you for your service, prayers sent to you and your family. God Bless
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on April 24, 2013, 09:23:26 PM: RIP my friend. :salute: The world lost a true hero. My thoughts go out to his family
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Post by: mkcj on April 24, 2013, 09:42:01 PM: Quote from: Machias on April 24, 2013, 11:44:23 AM
:cryriver:
:yeah:
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Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 24, 2013, 09:44:31 PM: Absolutely heart breaking.
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Post by: 250savage on April 25, 2013, 05:51:44 AM: Thank You Clockumelk. Prayers sent for your family.
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Post by: bearhunter99 on April 25, 2013, 06:41:08 AM: Wow! Total disbelief here. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our freedoms. Always sad to hear about casualties but it really hits home when its someone you know.

RIP to a true hero!
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Post by: 10thmountainarcher on April 25, 2013, 06:45:53 AM: BLRman, I'm sorry for your loss, my heart is heavy and my stomach is in knots. Like the gentleman had state earlier, I too lost my best friend, it was one of those one in a million shots. Leaves you in total disbelief that something this terrible can happen. As stated in the other thread, me as an infantryman am super thankful for skilled men as your brother. Through his talent at the sticks, he has saved countless men and women.. Words just can't describe..
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Post by: groundhog on April 25, 2013, 09:42:04 AM: I am so sad to hear this......We should all come together and do something for his family.... He sacrificed his life for all of us the least we can do is let his family know that we appreciate his service....... Just so sad.
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: jackelope on April 25, 2013, 09:45:33 AM: Quote from: groundhog on April 25, 2013, 09:42:04 AM
I am so sad to hear this......We should all come together and do something for his family.... He sacrificed his life for all of us the least we can do is let his family know that we appreciate his service....... Just so sad.

There's a few threads up with donations for a wreath and a hunting contest. The Joshua Cup has been revived!
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on April 30, 2013, 02:24:21 AM: :salute:
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: Hi-Liter on May 07, 2013, 03:59:50 PM: I didn't know colockumelk, but would see his posts on here from time to time.

May god be with him and his family, I am really sorry for his loss and from the comments and stories mentioned here he is a true American hero who served our country both as a Marine and Army Apache pilot.
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: wariner87 on May 10, 2013, 01:56:06 AM: Godspeed
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: csaaphill on May 30, 2013, 02:29:13 AM: wont say besafe since I read the bad news, now you know where I was coming from since I know God is with you now.
:'(
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 02, 2013, 07:31:43 AM: Man it really stinks reading back threw these posts ...Especially when you tell someone to be safe and take care of yourself ...Then have it end like it did !
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: csaaphill on June 07, 2013, 03:19:28 AM: I still choke up on this thread.
Remember, and can't remember how many service men I said be safe to while working for USAA Hope they all made it. \
Again RIP.
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: buglebuster on June 07, 2013, 03:24:56 AM: Maybe i missed it, but how much money total has hunt-wa brought in for the family?
Title: Re: So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!
Post by: KNOPHISH on June 07, 2013, 10:07:09 AM: I saw on the Montana hunting web site OYOA, Aaron was a member of, a little while back that they had donated about $1300.