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Rocky's Story
I have been making
teddy bears for ten plus years. In that time, I have taken pride in the
stories I hear back from my customers that tell my bears often bring
comfort and smiles to their owners. As many of you already know from
previous visits to this web site, I have a son who served overseas in
the Middle East. That son is now home safely reunited with his family.
As grateful as we are to have our son back with us, we never forget that
there are many families who still have loved ones serving in harms way
over seas.
Last year, the
mother of an Air Force doctor bought a bear to send to her daughter who
was serving in Iraq. Yesterday, I had a visit from that same mother
telling me a story about her daughter and the bear I had made for her.
Later that evening I received the following letter from her daughter
along with the pictures below. I am humbled by the knowledge that my
bear was able to make such an impact.
My name is
Sheri. My mother, Joy, purchased a fur bear from you in Nov/Dec
06. This is my second. She gave me Emily with amethyst in 2004.
This new bear did not have a name. She said you told her we could
name it. I was deployed (military) in the Middle East at the time.
I'm sorry it
took so long to get you his name. He was officially named
Rocky by the 386th EMDG/EAW at Ali Al Salem Air Base. He
flew several missions in combat throughout Iraq. He also pulled 6½
G's in an F-15. I have pictures of him all over Iraq, in the air,
in the F-15, and even an official Naming Certificate and
Certificates that he flew to all of these locations, signed by the
Commander and the pilots who flew him.
I've been trying
to find some down time, and was going to put together a book of his
travels. There are also pictures of him at customs in Germany and
having a drink in Ireland. I waited to contact you because I wanted
to have the book ready to send to you. Unfortunately, I still
haven't gotten it ready but I wanted you to know what his name was
and what he did. I do have the tag that came with him, but it is at
home so I can't fill you in on the description. I'll let you know
when I finish, but I attached a couple of pics for your enjoyment
now!
Bye,
Sheri
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