Fallen hero Father/Son project: needs your help!

[Chevy454]

Guys, I got this over at Camaros.net...

http://www.camaros.net/colton/

<font color="red">"When Lance Colton's father Shane was killed in Iraq last spring, the '68 Camaro they were restoring sat abandoned in the garage. That is, until the community got involved. They are assisting in restoring a project that had created a strong bond between father and son.</font>

I'd encourage any and all to help out in any way possible... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DjD]

Free dyno software and camaro screen saver for donating...

[Chevy454]

Come on, y'all! Not only are you helping a young man finish a project he started with his father before he was killed defending our country, but you get a FREE desktop dyno program and a Camaro screen saver... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[budnate]

I agree Rob ..not sure where it's at today but when I saw the total a couple of weeks ago...pretty sad...all the car people around and they cant even send $20.00 bucks there way... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[DjD]

Be nice Bud!! Everyone's been asked to give a lot lately with all the tsunami relief funds at work, church, car clubs, boy and girl scouts and, and, and... Also we have no way of knowing how many folks have given directly to the "Colton Camaro" fund via snail mail. We've also been sending folks directly to Alex at Soffseal so they can donate tires, wheels, and parts.

Hey, how'd that happen, I never get to be the good cop!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[tom406]

You're absolutely right. I just sent $20 using the Paypal link in the first posting. Very small sacrifice compared to that gentleman's. I hope the son has many fond memories of his father while cruising that Camaro.

I will keep looking for ways to support the personnel fighting this war - I will also look for political efforts to change these recent military policies I don't agree with or like.

Thanks for the link. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

TOM BRESKE

[Chevy454]

For those of you who are kind enough to make a donation, and do it via PayPal, BE SURE and click the "Return to Merchant" button after checkout to get your copy of Virtual Engine Dyno (http://www.virtualengine2000.com/).

[GRB]

I'll send him a check next week. Those military guys are real American heros. I think Ben Stein wrote a farewell piece and included a salute to those heros.

While we are in the giving mood......there is a heartbreaking story on chirpthird.com in the SSOA:Back Porch about a young boy named Matt Reese. If you were anything like me this kid will remind you of yourself when you were that age. (Did that make any sense?) Cancer...twice. Tough kid!

[Chevy454]

Here's a bump for ya: Another young gear head needs your help (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&amp;Board=lounge&amp;Number=115130&amp;Sear chpage=1&amp;Main=115130&amp;Words=chirpthird&amp;topic=&amp;Searc h=true#Post115130)

[GRB]

Let me hop on the old soap box for a second here. I've seen a lot of these types of post on the internet in the past few months. Admittedly many have been on www.ar15.com (http://www.ar15.com) just due to the nature of the site. I'm talking about everything from sending pictures of cars to kids with cancer to helping out our brave heroes who are taking the fight to the terrorist. I am proud to say I have observed the fact that automotive sites are generating quite a bit of publicity and donations to these worthy causes.

We take a lot of ridicule for being unsophisticated car nuts but maybe we are not such bad guys after all! Just a thought. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Pat O'Connell]

I'm in...Along with giving my sympathy and best wishes for Shane's family...He paid the ultimate price that our men and women of the services do for all of us. We won't forget! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[DjD]

I just got this message from Alex (Soffseal) and thought I should share it. To those that have contributed directly or through paypal; You are a great bunch! Here's what Alex wrote...

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Dennis,
I have started receiving donations from the good people at team camaro, including a dash. i want to thank you for your efforts in this project. i have also been ask by the family to thank you and all of team camaro
Alex

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I know some of you here have helped us out with this, the thank you is extended to all of you!!

[mrrec]

This is good. I consider it an indirect way to support our troops. You'll never miss the money from your Paypal account. I won't.

Dave http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[John Brown]

.... an old saying is "give till it hurts".

With this project you can "give till it feels good".

I did. I feels real good.

[Belair62]

Me too...nice screen saver .

[JTH74]

Can you send the money directly to this family, if so, what is the address. Thanks.

[DjD]

I don't have any direct contact for the mother and son, it's all being done through Soffseal. This is what we have published on the donation page linked above for direct donations...

[ QUOTE ]

Check donations are also welcome made out to "Colton Camaro"
Sent directly to:
Soffseal
Attn Alex Tainsh
104 May Dr
Harrison Oh 45030


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Any overage collected once the car is finished is slated for the boys collage fund.

[JChlupsa]

Aloha all, Just wanted to say that the Camaro that was restored was presented to Lance Colton during this past SEMA. I got to go to the dinner that night where Lance and his mother both got to say their thanks. Both were very appreciative and were still in shock of how the car turned out. Also to let the folks know that the excess funds ($2000) that were left over were presented to Lance and his mother and were earmarked for a scholorship for Lance.

Many thanks to members here and the Team Camaro/Chevelle sites that help make this dream come true as well as other sponsors and companies and the 2 different Tech Schools that did all the work in getting the car completed and to SEMA on time.

[Mr70]

NBC Nightly news did a follow up story just as you described two nights ago at the end of their broadcast.
They retold the entire story,then showed it being unveiled at SEMA. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Seattle Sam]

The thanks that Lance and his Mother gave at the ARMO reception was very moving, in fact the master of ceremonies asked everyone in the room who donated money, time or product to the project to stand and about half the room stood up!
Most moving was Lance's Mother asking us all to remember her husband, Lance's Dad, who gave his life in Iraq. Mother and child were both very strong and very proud.
-Sam

[DjD]

Just a small correction Jeff... The College scolarship was a nice round $10,000

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