Say Thank You to Anyone Connected to Operation Open Arms Here
Want to shout out a thank you to an Operation Open Arms contributor that provided services? Or say thanks to someone that made a donation? There are so many more to thank – reporters covering our events, contributors offering free services, volunteers including our charity in events, elected officials supporting our charity… the list goes on.
Just type in the comment box below and press “Post Comment.” Your thank you note will appear in this Thank You Open Thread after our moderator’s approval. Thank YOU!
Margaret Sessions writes:
In 2007 my husband passed away. He had wanted his ashes scattered in the Gulf and I had no way to do this. I called Capt Bunch and asked him if he knew of anyone who could help me in this, since there had been a story about him, I figured maybe he knew someone who could help me. He stated he would do it and he did. My son and I met him at the docks and he took us out to the mandatory 3 mile limit and I scattered my husband’s ashes. When I asked what the charge was, he said “no charge”.
This man is a very giving man and does so much to make other people’s lives better for the time. We need more like him. We gave him a donation for his services even though he had said no charge. Thanks Capt Bunch.
Captain Roy Bennett writes: On 2/2/12, I had E3 Jeffery Maxom and his wife, Hope out on my boat for a day of trout fishing. We ended up leaving the trout biting as I had a 4 p.m. doctor’s appt to go to. We caught about 70 trout and kept 4. Sad to hear that Jeff returns to Afghanistan for another 5 months on Valentines Day. It was also a very poignant moment when Jeff facetiously mentioned the he just turned 21 and now it was legal for him to drink alcohol. Amazing that he can put his life on the line for us in another country yet he wasn’t old enough to drink legally.
I had to write to tell everyone what an enlightening and fun day we had. I still don’t know who I do these trips for:the soldier or myself.
Thanks, Capt Roy Bennett Hot One II Charters, Cape Coral, FL
Lee Commissioner Praises Operation Open Arms
Capt. Bunch,
I had just finished reading this wonderful story in The Pine Island Eagle about Caitlin and Sgt. Gabriel Lopez’s wedding.
http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/528027/A-Fairy-Tale-Beginning.html?nav=5011
What the Operation Open Arms organization and you do for these families is truly commendable. I have followed the great things that your organization has done for our young military couples over the past few years and applaud you and those who volunteer their services with your organization. Keep up the wonderful job!
Also, thank you for your kind words about Bob Janes. He left big shoes for me to fill and I will always appreciate his kindness towards me and his friendship.
Commissioner John Manning
District One Office
Lee County Board of County Commissioners