Captain Aaron Blanchard Memorial (updated)

[bearpaw]

Hunting Washington will be sending a memorial wreath to the service for Capt. Aaron Blanchard (colockumelk) on behalf of the H-W forum membership. Anyone wishing to contribute to this fund may do so by sending paypal to dale@bearpawoutfitters.com or by check to:

Capt. Aaron Blanchard Memorial

I will purchase a wreath online and have it delivered to the services. Please comment in this topic when you are sending money, please send me a pm with the amount you are sending in case I have to order the wreath on a moments notice, that way I will know how much money I have to work with, and please note on any checks or paypal payments that it's for Aaron's Memorial Wreath, that will help me account for all monies sent, the amount sent does not matter, it's the thought that counts. Any overage of funds will be added to the Joshua Cup fund and any additional contributions for Aaron's family can be added to the Joshua Cup Fund.  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,124030.0.html]http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,124030.0.html



Update
May 3, 2013
Aaron's brother Karl (Blrman) advised me of a good flower shop in Yakima. I talked with Trish (who does the arrangements) about the various arrangements that she could put together. I explained that we wanted a patriotic arrangement that was extra special because Aaron was a very special person who will be greatly missed. I asked for an arrangement that would be remembered as one of the nicest they have done. I sent her a message for the card and a few short messages to put on the arrangement ribbons. I am very pleased to post the photo of the arrangement from the H-W Family.

Messages on Ribbons:
“So since I don't like good byes I will say see ya'll later.”   (from Aaron's last topic on H-W)
Happy Hunting colockumelk
You shall not be forgotten
Your Hunting Washington Family

Message on Card:
Aaron,
Some of us knew you personally, all of us knew you on the forum, we enjoyed and respected your intelligent and thoughtful contributions, but more than anything we thank you and your family for your sacrifice for our freedom, your greatness will be remembered. We celebrate all the positive ways that you touched our lives.

Happy Hunting,
Your Many Friends at Hunting-Washington


Capt. Aaron Blanchard (colockumelk)
So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,122880.0.html
We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,123957.0.html
Joshua Cup IV Tribute to Capt. Aaron Blanchard:  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,124030.0.html
Aaron's Profile:  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=2875
Aaron's Posts:  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=2875
Aaron's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/aaron.blanchard.94

[Skillet]

I think this is a great idea, Dale.  I will send a check out tomorrow.

[bearpaw]

I think this is a great idea, Dale.  I will send a check out tomorrow.

THANKS, Please send me a pm with the amount you are sending in case I have to order the wreath on a moments notice, that way I will know how much money I have to work with.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Nice!!!!

Just paypal'd you some funds dale. I forgot to put what its for though. 25.00 from Bob D.

[Machias]

Dale I will send you $20 via paypal in the morning.

[jackelope]

$20 Paypal sent, Dale.

[longashes]

Thank you for doing this.

[elkoholic]

$20 sent via paypal, Thanks Dale

Grindy

[remington300mag]

Money just sent via PayPal....Thank you Dale!

[250savage]

Will send a check tonight.

[bearpaw]

We have a great start on the wreath, thank you everyone. 

I have to go do some work I will check back later.

[Wenatcheejay]

Donation sent via paypal.

[huntnphool]

 

[muzbuster]

$25 sent via paypal

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Dale,
donation sent via paypal. 

Ren