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skutsch 
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 Topic: My Dads Honor FlightPosted: August-30-2013 at 12:21am |
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My Dad was recently selected to go on an Honor Flight, we found out it is 16, Sept out of the Dubuque Honor Flight chapter. He is a veteran of the Korean War, and they have recently started incorporating those vets into the program as well. I always knew he served in Korea but he rarely talks about it.
Many of you met my Dad (Roger Kutsch) at a couple of the Green Lake reunions. If you haven't met him, he has a 63 Ski Nautique in original condition, it is and alway has been his pride and joy. He enjoyed meeting everyone at Green Lake, always asks about different boats and I know he looks forward to returning to one of the reunions soon. One of my favorite CorrectCraftFan memories is just watching him from across the parking lot talking to anyone who would listen and telling stories about his old boat, water skiing and running on the Mississippi River. You all made him feel like a kid in the candy store.  Anyway knowing in addition to our love of Correct Crafts, I have noted that we all great patriots who have shown a great appreciation for those that have served. Sure we argue about political issues, but at the end of the day everyone agrees that those that serve deserve our thanks. As part of the Honor Flight on the return trip home they have a mail call. I am pretty sure my Dad would be surprised to get mail from fellow Correct Craft owners. I felt kind of weird posting this, but then I thought knowing how awesome the folks are on this site, I was being silly. I am really proud of my Dad for his service and am so excited for him to go see his memorial. So if you would like to drop him a short note, you can send it to the following by 5, Sept. Honor Flight of America Roger Kutsch P.O. Box 659 Dubuque, Iowa 52001 |
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Posted: August-30-2013 at 1:02am |
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Great Idea Skutch! Knowing someone who has served really makes our freedom that much more precious.
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Posted: August-30-2013 at 5:16pm |
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I'm writing it as we "speak." It goes in tomorrow's mail. Note the photo on one of the stamps if/when you see the envelope.
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skutsch
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Posted: August-30-2013 at 7:20pm |
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Thanks Kris.
Thanks Art. When he gets back, I will ask if he noticed the stamp. |
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Posted: September-01-2013 at 6:29pm |
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Cool! I have two of my children living in Dubuque, Iowa right now. I'll put this in the mail on Tuesday.
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Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique
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skutsch
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Posted: September-02-2013 at 9:54am |
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Thanks Kevin, kids living in Dubuque, that is crazy, my brother lives just south of you in Bothell, too funny!
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Posted: September-02-2013 at 4:09pm |
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One "Thank You" in the envelope ready to go. Your a good son Steve.
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For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats.
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Posted: September-02-2013 at 4:25pm |
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Steve, I grew up in Dubuque. It's a great river town. Your dads service is very well appreciated. I spent 11 years in the Army National Guard in Dubuque. I will tell you being in the service is not easy. The guys your with and mail call is the only thing that keeps you going sometimes. I'll send out a letter Tomorrow. Tony.
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Posted: September-02-2013 at 7:39pm |
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Hope he likes the envelope. I had some extra pin stripe.
 
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That money talks, I'll not deny, I heard it once: It said 'Goodbye'
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Posted: September-02-2013 at 10:49pm |
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Thanks Dave!
Thanks Tony, you grew up in Dubuque! Obviously I did too, there was a Jim Lange and a Tim Lange in my class at Wahlert, any relation (I know there are probably more Lange's in Dubuque then Smith's...)? Man I was always on the river with the family; sandbars and water skiing those were my summers. Great stripes! And thank you for your service! |
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Posted: September-02-2013 at 10:57pm |
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My brothers are quite a bit older than me. I'm the baby of 9. Had a few sisters and brothers go to Wahlert though. I have a brother Tim but he's like 55 or older. My wife Laura (Lochner) went to Wahlert. Grad in 89. My Sis has a place right across from 9 mile. we were just there the other weekend goofin around. River can be awesome early in the morning or late at night. No problem with the letter. Glad to do it. Tony.
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Posted: September-16-2013 at 12:46am |
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Steve
I hope Roger had a good day. From reading the honor flight web site it looks like a long but amazing day. |
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Posted: September-16-2013 at 10:58am |
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Glad to hear it was a success! Any photos available yet? I'll check out the website.
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Posted: September-16-2013 at 11:22am |
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Hey guys, Dad's flight is actually today. If all went well they should have been wheels up at 8:07AM. He is due back in Dubuque at 10:10 this evening. My sister and two of my daughters are going to hop in the plane and fly back to DBQ this evening after all the athletic practices/games to meet him. I will post pictures tomorrow. Thanks again for all your support!
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Posted: September-19-2013 at 12:25am |
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Ok guys this took a little longer then I had counted on. Anyway here is a kind of a wrap on the Honor Flight homecoming. Dad, had a great time, as you will see he was smiling from ear to ear when he got home. He was very surprised to get letters from a bunch of Correct Craft guys. Thanks for helping make his experience so nice. Enjoy!
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Posted: September-19-2013 at 12:41am |
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Steve, cool video. Tony.
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Posted: September-19-2013 at 12:56am |
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Steve
That was a moving video. We have so many ordinary Americans that we have asked to extra-ordinary things. It is great to see them get some of the recognition they deserve. Thanks for letting us be a small part of it. Dave |
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For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats.
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