BoomerCPO Posted March 22, 2012 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2012 In Dec of 2011 I discovered a homeless Veteran's Shelter in Vinton,La. that was sorely in need of funds. The place was established and is run by one Vietnam Vet and his wife. Because they are religious-based they get NO State or Federal funding. Bert and his wife have maintained this Shelter for the past 28 years with only their own funds and meager donations. On March 17th I and my CVMA Brothers here in SW La. held our Annual Spring "All Patriots Poker Run" to benefit this Vets Shelter. We registered well over 200 Riders and at days end we handed over $7500.00(cash) to the Shelter. Boomer....who sez we don't need the Goobermint to make good things happen...and even de pygmies donated their Dairy Queen funds to this cause..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 22, 2012 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2012 Good for you and the pygmies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwhoss270 Posted March 22, 2012 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2012 never go unrewarded in some way, even if its the gratification of helping. GREAT JOB Boomer.........and dem pigmies too LOL:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted March 22, 2012 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2012 AT-A-BOY Boomer!!!! GOOD JOB!!! Well done! Ya make me proud that there are still people that stand up for the "RIGHT" thing to do. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2012 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2012 Ya did good Boomer!! See, where would you be without those pygmies?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted March 22, 2012 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2012 Atta Boy Boomer, great job! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted March 22, 2012 Share #7 Posted March 22, 2012 Good... er, no GREAT move there Chief. Glad to see that there are many folks who do more than pay lip service to the vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted March 22, 2012 Share #8 Posted March 22, 2012 Way to go shipmate!!! and good work to the pygmies also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 22, 2012 Share #9 Posted March 22, 2012 You're a good man Boomer, ya done a good thing. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted March 22, 2012 Share #10 Posted March 22, 2012 awesome my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted March 22, 2012 Share #11 Posted March 22, 2012 Congratulations for a job well done and for our Vets who deserve our love and support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted March 22, 2012 I am NOT done yet!!! The cottages for the Vets are merely 1 room Cottages (16'x24') which include a bathroom w/shower. They are constructed of landscape ties and have metal roofs. MY plan is to insulate the roofs; install a window AC for each unit; and install indoor/outdoor carpet. Once this is done I hope to have all the Units wired for basic Cable TV and install a nice Flat Screen TV for each unit as well. Boomer.....who hopes he lives long enuff to get all dis stuff done....and if I hit dat Powerball Lottery dis project is really gonna take off like a gorilla wit a road flare stuck up its posterior...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted March 22, 2012 Share #13 Posted March 22, 2012 Think of what the world could accomplish with 5 more guys like Boomer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted March 22, 2012 Share #14 Posted March 22, 2012 Think of what the world could accomplish with 5 more guys like Boomer! Now THAT is one scary thought......:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted March 22, 2012 Share #15 Posted March 22, 2012 Good job Boomer. We have a homeless vet shelter here in Detroit. I work for a private school that is always having some type of large dinners, whenever there is large amounts of food left over I gather it all up and donate it to the shelter. Sometimes it's chicken & mosticholli, others times it's beef fillet's. My last trip down was with 15 gallons of soup & 350 bagels. They are happy yo have it and I'm happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBear Posted March 23, 2012 Share #16 Posted March 23, 2012 God Bless You Boomer!! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted March 23, 2012 Share #17 Posted March 23, 2012 In Dec of 2011 I discovered a homeless Veteran's Shelter in Vinton,La. that was sorely in need of funds. The place was established and is run by one Vietnam Vet and his wife. Because they are religious-based they get NO State or Federal funding. Bert and his wife have maintained this Shelter for the past 28 years with only their own funds and meager donations. On March 17th I and my CVMA Brothers here in SW La. held our Annual Spring "All Patriots Poker Run" to benefit this Vets Shelter. We registered well over 200 Riders and at days end we handed over $7500.00(cash) to the Shelter. Boomer....who sez we don't need the Goobermint to make good things happen...and even de pygmies donated their Dairy Queen funds to this cause..... The Federal Government spends billions, each year, on "Faith-based Initiatives". Simply being a Religious Organisation shouldn't disqualify them from help. Good on you for the Poker Run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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