captaxe Posted December 4, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 4, 2008 This seems legitimate to me, so I donated. Not asking anyone here to, and I am in no way affiliated with the "seller", (vet) but it seemed like the least I could do. Moderator-- please remove this post if it violates any forum rules. http://cgi.ebay.com/Please-Help-With-Our-C...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kphfun Posted December 4, 2008 Share #2 Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks Captaxe. I am in for it and 1.00 aint what I am sending! Think I can sqeeezzee another 0 in to that figure (on the left end of the decimal.) Thank you for showing this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKET Posted December 4, 2008 Share #3 Posted December 4, 2008 This is a sad story and I will also be contributing more than $1.00. I'm just surprised that ebay hasn't yanked the listing since I thought their policy was that a seller had to be selling some kind of tangible product or service. Maybe they've changed their policies? Either way...I hope they don't hassle this guy and pull it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaxe Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted December 4, 2008 Rocket- You are right. Here's what he states at the bottom of his auction description: I have just learned that due to ebay policies i must state that in this auction you are purchasing a christmas card from me and pictures. Sorry about that. And thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke41 Posted December 4, 2008 Share #5 Posted December 4, 2008 CJD is the human version of mad cow disease. Its present in Afghanistan and the Middle East, you have to eat something from an infected animal to get it; more reason to NEVER eat anything that isnt US issue. He says 9-12 months to live, from what I know it usually sneaks up on people and by the time they figure out what it is they are deathly ill and dont last long. Also, his disability pay from the VA wouldnt be based on his rank and time in service, but on his % of disability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightenIrish35 Posted December 4, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 4, 2008 Truely heart touching...I dont have an ebay account ,but my father does and when he gets home were going to do our part. Can all you who are reading this do your part for this family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKET Posted December 5, 2008 Share #7 Posted December 5, 2008 Truely heart touching...I dont have an ebay account ,but my father does and when he gets home were going to do our part. Can all you who are reading this do your part for this family. Just sent $15.00! Like FightenIrish said...lets try to help this family as much as possible. This will likely be their last Christmas with their father and it would be nice to make it extra special for them. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 5, 2008 Share #8 Posted December 5, 2008 CJD is the human version of mad cow disease. Its present in Afghanistan and the Middle East, you have to eat something from an infected animal to get it; more reason to NEVER eat anything that isnt US issue. the problem with that is sometimes you have to do it or risk insulting those who you're conducting conferences with. I was fortunate enough not to have to eat it, but my Staff NCO and Officer were once offered goat and fish and consumed it. I don't think they've stumbled upon any problems. This was Iraq, however, not Afghanistan, and I'm not sure how much this disease is present there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kphfun Posted December 5, 2008 Share #9 Posted December 5, 2008 I gave 10.00, what he has is not good. It will add up to give him a happy Xmas that dreams are made of if others can help ...Admin can you help by listing it somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke41 Posted December 5, 2008 Share #10 Posted December 5, 2008 the problem with that is sometimes you have to do it or risk insulting those who you're conducting conferences with. I was fortunate enough not to have to eat it, but my Staff NCO and Officer were once offered goat and fish and consumed it. I don't think they've stumbled upon any problems. This was Iraq, however, not Afghanistan, and I'm not sure how much this disease is present there On my early site inspection trips into Eastern Turkey along the Iraqi and Syrian borders prior to OIF we were in the same situation. I ended up with amoebic dysentery and was sick for well over a month. On later trips I wouldnt eat or drink anything, talked my way out of it, and was fine. Problem with CJD is it could kill you in a year or sit dormant and kill you 40 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 10, 2008 Share #11 Posted December 10, 2008 they canceled the auction and bids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKET Posted December 10, 2008 Share #12 Posted December 10, 2008 they canceled the auction and bids I noticed that as well...but at least he was able to make about a $1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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