Donations for Family of Fallen VOL

#52
#52
utvols1975 said:
CBBowling...any updates on donation total raised for this young man's family?
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Hey, sorry for the delay. I'll update at least once a day if I can. So far, we have around 35 donations with a total of around $625 thus far. Not bad for less than 24 hours VolNation.

Keep it going. You can help more by linking this to your Facebook/Twitter pages. You guys are great. :eek:k:
 
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#53
#53
Donated and linked to Facebook. Let's see if we can get it trending on Twitter. Between if you see it. God be with the family.
 
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#55
#55
UTvols#1 said:
What about calling the shows on TSR on Monday and getting them to tell everyone listening.Bet they can get places of business in knoxville to donate
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What about this idea guys?I really think we coul get some major donations.
 
#56
#56
Just a guess but the cost of the funeral/headstone, ect should be around $10,000. or so.

Would be nice if UT and the big boosters would step up and pay that for the family.

They might consider it as a bad precedent but it's a drop in the bucket compared to something like our recruiting costs and it could be a great move from a PR standpoint of how much UT appreciates their fans.

Just a thought if anyone could approach UT about this.

VFL...GBO!!!
 
#57
#57
VolNation,

Thank you for everything you are doing for Isaac. Our shock and grief at his passing is intense and when arrangements are finalized by his parents I will share them here.

I'd like to add one "Isaac-ism" I heard from his Dad Frank yesterday, and it is quoted in the paper today:

When asked about slowing down for a moment and just taking a picture to enjoy the moment, Frank mentioned the old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words". Isaac immediately replied "True, but the experience is worth a thousand pictures".

Bright, articulate, engaging and patient with people in a funloving yet respectful way are a few words that I would use to describe Isaac.

He was only a bit over a year older than my Son, Adam, and they were cared for together when they were little and grew up as close friends.

He will be missed.

Thank you on belhalf of the family.

Buddy Lee
Isaac's Uncle
 
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#58
#58
Donated. It happened 10 seats to my right. The game didn't mean as much after that
 
#60
#60
I am moved by the show of loyalty for another Vol and their family in a time of need.

I shouldn't be surprised, Tennesseans have a long lived tradition of helping that dates back to to the War of 1812 when the call came out for 3500 Volunteers and over 25,000 of us showed up. Then again 10 years later when the call came out for 2800 and we again showed up over 30,000 strong. Casey Jones and Alvin C. York are other classic examples of how we Vols have unselfishly served the needs of our fellow brothers. We have volunteered in large masses for every war, natural disaster or whenever a need arises. The point is, we Vols step up to the plate whether the call to action is locally or global - we Volunteers are the bravest and most unselfish of men and women from the greatest Nation on the planet.

I am a new member, but long time lurker. VN seems to average around 4000 members online at any given time. So I will just use the number of 4000.

4000 members online at an given time. Use the Pareto principle and we are at 800 members. If just 800 of us would skip a lunch this week, give up a few Mountain Dews or just eat off the dollar menu we could easily each donate $12.50 this week to help another Vol family. we could very easily raise $10,000 for Isaac's family.

I'll close with this call out to my fellow Vols. The US Gov't has made the call for several hundred soldiers at various times to help the nation, each time we have sent sent 10-15 times more. Our call to action is local this time fellow Vols. I am calling out for 800 of our Vols to donate any amount for another Vol family.

"Volunteer State"
Col Jacob Hartsell, Jr.

Our Countries invaded,
heare the alarme
Turn out sons of tennessee
and gird on your armes
We air sons of Columbia
and straingers to fear
Sure heaven will smile
on the brave volunteere​

I apologize in advance if the call out offends anyone.
 
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#61
#61
Donated...So awful, and it could happen to any one of us. My thoughts are with the family.
 
#62
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108kiloVOLts said:
I am moved by the show of loyalty for another Vol and their family in a time of need.

I shouldn't be surprised, Tennesseans have a long lived tradition of helping that dates back to to the War of 1812 when the call came out for 3500 Volunteers and over 25,000 of us showed up. Then again 10 years later when the call came out for 2800 and we again showed up over 30,000 strong. Casey Jones and Alvin C. York are other classic examples of how we Vols have unselfishly served the needs of our fellow brothers. We have volunteered in large masses for every war, natural disaster or whenever a need arises. The point is, we Vols step up to the plate whether the call to action is locally or global - we Volunteers are the bravest and most unselfish of men and women from the greatest Nation on the planet.

I am a new member, but long time lurker. VN seems to average around 4000 members online at any given time. So I will just use the number of 4000.

4000 members online at an given time. Use the Pareto principle and we are at 800 members. If just 800 of us would skip a lunch this week, give up a few Mountain Dews or just eat off the dollar menu we could easily each donate $12.50 this week to help another Vol family. we could very easily raise $10,000 for Isaac's family.

I'll close with this call out to my fellow Vols. The US Gov't has made the call for several hundred soldiers at various times to help the nation, each time we have sent sent 10-15 times more. Our call to action is local this time fellow Vols. I am calling out for 800 of our Vols to donate any amount for another Vol family.

"Volunteer State"
Col Jacob Hartsell, Jr.

Our Countries invaded,
heare the alarme
Turn out sons of tennessee
and gird on your armes
We air sons of Columbia
and straingers to fear
Sure heaven will smile
on the brave volunteere​
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fyp
 
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#63
#63
Thanks to some generous donations, we have now surpassed $1250.00 in the account. Linking to Facebook/Twitter is helping. Please keep it up. I am returning to Knoxville tonight and will re-read the suggestions in this thread to see how we can further spread the word.

We have around 50 donations which is great, but keep in mind, this thread has been viewed by over 5000. Keep it up VolNation. Let's spread the word.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CNAWV5THYGZKN
 
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#64
#64
Isaac's Funeral Arrangements:

5 to 7 PM Tuesday, September 4 will be the reception of friends

7 to 9 PM Funeral Service

Both will be held at First Baptist Church in Lenoir City.

God Bless you, and thanks.

Sincerely,

Buddy Lee
 
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#65
#65
Donated, heading to post on facebook and twitter now

Thanks Doc for setting this up. Such a sad tragic event :(
 
#66
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108kiloVOLts said:
I am moved by the show of loyalty for another Vol and their family in a time of need.

I shouldn't be surprised, Tennesseans have a long lived tradition of helping that dates back to to the War of 1812 when the call came out for 3500 Volunteers and over 25,000 of us showed up. Then again 10 years later when the call came out for 2800 and we again showed up over 30,000 strong. Casey Jones and Alvin C. York are other classic examples of how we Vols have unselfishly served the needs of our fellow brothers. We have volunteered in large masses for every war, natural disaster or whenever a need arises. The point is, we Vols step up to the plate whether the call to action is locally or global - we Volunteers are the bravest and most unselfish of men and women from the greatest Nation on the planet.

I am a new member, but long time lurker. VN seems to average around 4000 members online at any given time. So I will just use the number of 4000.

4000 members online at an given time. Use the Pareto principle and we are at 800 members. If just 800 of us would skip a lunch this week, give up a few Mountain Dews or just eat off the dollar menu we could easily each donate $12.50 this week to help another Vol family. we could very easily raise $10,000 for Isaac's family.

I'll close with this call out to my fellow Vols. The US Gov't has made the call for several hundred soldiers at various times to help the nation, each time we have sent sent 10-15 times more. Our call to action is local this time fellow Vols. I am calling out for 800 of our Vols to donate any amount for another Vol family.

"Volunteer State"
Col Jacob Hartsell, Jr.

Our Countries invaded,
heare the alarme
Turn out sons of tennessee
and gird on your armes
We air sons of Columbia
and straingers to fear
Sure heaven will smile
on the brave volunteere​

I apologize in advance if the call out offends anyone.
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Awesome post! Thank you sir!
 
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#67
#67
cbbowlingmd said:
Hey, sorry for the delay. I'll update at least once a day if I can. So far, we have around 35 donations with a total of around $625 thus far. Not bad for less than 24 hours VolNation.

Keep it going. You can help more by linking this to your Facebook/Twitter pages. You guys are great. :eek:k:
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Thanks CBBowling! :hi:
 
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#69
#69
I don't have the facility to make a donation because I don't have a card... :/ It's a great idea though, I am very proud to be a Volunteer fan knowing how you all band together like this. It's very respectable, I wish I could help... So sad, my thoughts go to his friends and family.
 
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