VermontHunter Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 My mother just brought me my mail,,, and there was a very special, and I do mean special gift, from a very close friend that I served with in the Army..... He was the one that showed me the ropes and kept me from getting my head pounded in,, on those nightly bar raids.... He served 2 tours in Vietnam, and had alot to do with introducing me to the wall ,, when we both took leave together on one very hot summer... Well today I recieved this little GEM.... This is 1 of 10,000 disks that were cut from the actual black granite from Bangalore, India. This granite for the Vietnam Memorial Wall was actually cut here in my home state of Vermont...All cutting and fabrication were done in Barre, Vermont. The variations in color and texture between the panels and the curbs and walkways are a result of different finishing techniques, i.e. polishing, honing and flame treating. I just had to share this moment with you folks,, for this is a very special gift that is rare indeed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift That is awesome! Very cool VH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift thats cool!! maybe it will be the luck peice for that giant this fall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift That's a really cool present Luke! Sure sounds rare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift Wow, that's beautiful Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift That was pretty thoughtful of your friend. Pretty cool gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift Very cool gift you got there. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift what a great, meaningful gift. but, i thought you DID get your head bashed in on those raids... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift It's the little things that can mean the most. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift [ QUOTE ] what a great, meaningful gift. but, i thought you DID get your head bashed in on those raids... lol [/ QUOTE ] LOL.. a couple times I did Steve.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift That's a neat gift indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest huntinsanobsession Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift thats awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift Pretty cool!! sounds like a really good friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift That is soooooo cool! What you said is true about marble from Vermont. Many people who order Italian marble don't realize that most of it comes from Vermont. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift Very neat. Not something anyone would generally think of. Very unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift That is awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift That is really cool Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift that is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift thats a great gift man, you got yourself a good friend there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mcmullin Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift What a special gift indeed. Thats really awsome Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Very Special Gift That's very cool, Luke. Most marble work is done here in Rutland County around Proctor, and it's quite the process to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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