A picture from the past

[VanGone]

I was a lot younger when this picture was taken and my kids are now almost 50. The Boy is a grown man and serving on a Medivac team transporting wounded with Black Hawk Hellicopters in Afghanistan. I really needed the money back in those years to support my family and trapping was a good way. Lots of hard work but the money helped a lot. I now paint wildlife rather then trapping or hunting, but do support those that do. Hope this picture doesn't offend any one.
Van

 

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[Blacksheep]

Fantastic picture! Love old outdoors/hunting/fishing photo's, thank you for sharing this.

 

[Chug And Red]

Great post!!! I was a medivac dispatcher, Ft Sill OK 1984 - 1986 time frame!!!! These guys and gals are the Best!!! The pilot's, co pilots, medics, crew members and ground crews are always thought about by me!!! They are one of the hardest working groups in the military and will do everything They Have to to Save a Life!!!!! Thank You from Mr Fugate!!!! AKA Chug

 

[Chug And Red]

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[hammered]

No offense taken here, you did what you had to do and you did good . Rescue boys and gals are number 1 in my book, from when I was in service til now. Different over here to you guys, but the same guts . I would post examples, but you know anyway, or at least your brave son does, thanks to him and his kind.


hammered

 

[VanGone]

Great post!!! I was a medivac dispatcher, Ft Sill OK 1984 - 1986 time frame!!!! These guys and gals are the Best!!! The pilot's, co pilots, medics, crew members and ground crews are always thought about by me!!! They are one of the hardest working groups in the military and will do everything They Have to to Save a Life!!!!! Thank You from Mr Fugate!!!! AKA Chug

Thanks Chug. There unit is called DUSTOFF. Each of the letters is for a word that essentially means they will leave no fallen member behind and will rescue them , regardless of what it takes. Its a scary job,but one he really loves doing.
Van

 

[VanGone]

Fantastic picture! Love old outdoors/hunting/fishing photo's, thank you for sharing this.

Thanks Blacksheep,
Van

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Fantastic picture! Love old outdoors/hunting/fishing photo's, thank you for sharing this.

What my friend just posted.


Can you PLEASE post some of your paintings?

 

[Chug And Red]

I was In a MASH Unit During Peace time it is referred to as Military Assistance to Safety and Health!!!! They would respond to anything from a serious auto accident to Labor with complications !!!!! The Most Memorable Was a burn Victim that Need to Be Transferred from Ft Sill to Dallas Ft Worth!!!!! Still Going strong and very Happy!!!

 

[VanGone]

I was In a MASH Unit During Peace time it is referred to as Military Assistance to Safety and Health!!!! They would respond to anything from a serious auto accident to Labor with complications !!!!! The Most Memorable Was a burn Victim that Need to Be Transferred from Ft Sill to Dallas Ft Worth!!!!! Still Going strong and very Happy!!!

Glad to hear that ,They do remarkable things for sure and I thank you for your service also.
Van

 

[VanGone]

No offense taken here, you did what you had to do and you did good . Rescue boys and gals are number 1 in my book, from when I was in service til now. Different over here to you guys, but the same guts . I would post examples, but you know anyway, or at least your brave son does, thanks to him and his kind.


hammered

Thanks hammered. Wars are an unpleasant thing and it would be nice if we didnt have to be in these things, but it is what it is. We worry about him and will be glad when he is back in the states. This duty was his calling something he wanted to do.
Van

 

[VanGone]

Fantastic picture! Love old outdoors/hunting/fishing photo's, thank you for sharing this.

What my friend just posted.


Can you PLEASE post some of your paintings?

Thanks 4H.As for the paintings. I have had some serious eye problems and had corrective surgery to fix it. Its a slow healing process,but all is working out great. Hopefully I plan on doing a new painting shortly. I have been doing research on an idea I have. When and if I get it done I will post it. Here is a picture of one I did a long time back when I could see.
Van

 

[Chug And Red]

Fantastic picture! Love old outdoors/hunting/fishing photo's, thank you for sharing this.

What my friend just posted.


Can you PLEASE post some of your paintings?

Thanks 4H.As for the paintings. I have had some serious eye problems and had corrective surgery to fix it. Its a slow healing process,but all is working out great. Hopefully I plan on doing a new painting shortly. I have been doing research on an idea I have. When and if I get it done I will post it. Here is a picture of one I did a long time back when I could see.
Van

Ok that is one of the Most spetactular painting i have seen In a long time!!! More please!Chug and Red

 

[Chug And Red]

This post is worth a bump or ten Chug!!!

 

[Blacksheep]

Fantastic picture! Love old outdoors/hunting/fishing photo's, thank you for sharing this.

What my friend just posted.


Can you PLEASE post some of your paintings?

Thanks 4H.As for the paintings. I have had some serious eye problems and had corrective surgery to fix it. Its a slow healing process,but all is working out great. Hopefully I plan on doing a new painting shortly. I have been doing research on an idea I have. When and if I get it done I will post it. Here is a picture of one I did a long time back when I could see.
Van

Another great post!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

That is a beautiful painting. You must be very proud.

Thank you for posting it. Do you have more?

 

[theviking]

Great photos, sounds like you raised a good man. He is doing a great service for our country. Very nice painting, thanks for sharing.

 

[fossis]

Thanks for sharing the 'old pic' Ed, & tell your Son we are all proud of his service to our country.
You do some great paintings.

Fossis.........

 

[packerbacker]

That old pic is actually documentary in a sense. It reflects how many lived in this country in a way most would have no concept of. I have a niece, her husband and a nephew that still trap and tan back in Minnesota. It's secondary to their day jobs but still a good way to make some extra money these days. They also harvest ginsing to make extra money. It's amazing what that stuff sells for and how secretive the ginsing gathering community is concerning where to find it. A far cry from the big city life. Hat's off to ya Van. Nice painting too.

 

[VanGone]

Great photos, sounds like you raised a good man. He is doing a great service for our country. Very nice painting, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for your kind words Viking
Van