Please Say a Prayer for the Son of Jay Wolt...and Consider Contributing
 

Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Jay Wolt is a well-known card dealer in New Jersey(jaycos@qualitycards.com) who is as honest a dealer and as fine a person as they come. His 2nd son just set foot in Iraq for a 15-month engagement--Army Airbourne 101st. His eldest is just out of the Marines after serving his country bravely--I believe in Afghanistan.<br /><br />Thank God for boys like Jay's sons who are serving their country bravely and for people like Jay who have instilled the right set of values in them.<br /><br />In honor of them, Keith Conforti and myself are each contributing $100 in Jay and his sons names to Vetfund--a Veterans Educational and Training Fund to help veterans upon their return to the U.S.(www.vetfund.com). The actual fund was chosen by Jay once I told him what we were going to do.<br /><br />Please consider making a contribution. As I said it will be in Jay and sons names. If you would like to send it to me, I will send all the checks in in a couple of weeks and recognize the contributors(for info on this pls e-mail me at jdc122@aol.com.<br /><br />Thank you for your consideration.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Jim

Please Say a Prayer for the Son of Jay Wolt...and Consider Contributing
 

Posted By: <b>pas</b><p>I echo wholeheartedly the comments about Jay and his sons.

Please Say a Prayer for the Son of Jay Wolt...and Consider Contributing
 

Posted By: <b>Brian</b><p>I am thankful for the Wolt family service along with all those that serve this country. Jay has been a friend to me for many years. His sons are an inspiration.

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Posted By: <b>jay wolt</b><p>Jim, Peter & Brian - Appreciate the words of support.<br />Although I was surprised to see a thread about it.<br />Hope everyone here on Net 54 has a great Thanksgiving...jay

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Posted By: <b>Anthony</b><p>Jay is one of the best friends I've ever had, and his generosity to my son has known no bounds.<br />Jeremy served a tour in Afghanistan, and just as he made it home Corey was deployed to Iraq. <br />Whatever your views on on this war (and I'm sure mine are among the most liberal) both of these young men have answered a call to duty that benefits all of us. I"ll gladly pitch in $100 to this fund, and will continue to think positive thoughts for Corey (and Jay, Carole and Jeremy) every day until he's safely home.

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Posted By: <b>Josh Adams</b><p>Keith, <br /><br />That's a might nice gesture. Jay, I hope your sons return home safe and sound. Bless them for their service.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to all.<br><br>Go Go White Sox<br />2005 World Series Champions!

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Posted By: <b>Frank Evanov</b><p>Keith and Jim, I think this is a terrific idea. I am pleased to make a $100 donation in honor of Jeremy, Corey, Jay AND don't forget Jay's lovely wife Carole. My family and I will always be in their debt.<br><br>Frank

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Thanks to all who have agreed to contribute so far. While you are welcome to send the money directly to the charity it might be best to send directly to me with the check made out to the charity so it can be given as one gift.<br /><br />Also, don't feel like $100 is the suggested gift. Any gift is welcome.<br /><br />Jim

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Posted By: <b>Neal Kane</b><p>Jay is one of my best friends in the hobby. Outside of the hobby as well. My son calls him Mr.Jay out of respect. Carole is a sweetheart. <br /><br />I have had the privelege of meeting both of Jay's boys on several occasions -- two great kids. I know that Jay and Carole are proud of them. <br /><br />Jay, ya done good.

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Posted By: <b>GoSoxBoSox</b><p>Great idea and I'm very happy to contribute!!!

Please Say a Prayer for the Son of Jay Wolt...and Consider Contributing
 

Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>i am honored to say that Jay Wolt is a very good friend of mine...i have also had the pleasure of meeting his sons many times, they are gentlemen...i wish them and the Wolt family all the best!<br /><br />MS

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Posted By: <b>Al C.risafulli</b><p>Jay is everybody's friend...mine too. As always, I wish the very best to him and Carole, Jeremy and Corey.<br /><br />-Al

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Posted By: <b>John J. Grillo</b><p>As a former member of the Armed Forces, I know what it is like to be a scared young man, separated by family/loved ones in harm's way. <br /><br />I consider Jay a true friend and I am pleased to make a donation on behalf of Jeremy and Corey Wolt. These two men are heroes!

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Posted By: <b>Keith Conforti</b><p>Wonderful selection! Supporting our troops is a noble cause and having the opportunity to show appreciation to Jay's family simultaneously is very special for me.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families.

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Posted By: <b>KirkRobinson</b><p>Jeremy and Corey Wolt. These two men are heroes!<br /><br />Truer words were never spoken.<br /><br />Growing up my hero's were Mays, Mantle, Aaron.<br />Now that I am a father and a little wiser the young men of the Armed Forces<br />have replaced them and then some.<br /><br />I also include the soldier's families.<br />Such sacrifices one and all, of which I am unbelievably grateful for!<br /><br />I would be more than honored to make a contribution.<br /><br />Thank you Wolt family!<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Robert Dimand</b><p>The Wolt's are the heros. Happy and priviledged to be part of this. We could do so much more for our veterans and their families, the real heros. I'm pushing our local congress and senate dudes to provide every returning veteran a free college education, ala WWII. They have earned it, and then some.

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Robert,<br /><br />That is a very interesting idea and one I have not heard. I think I would support that.<br /><br />Thanks for contributing. I do not know Jay's wife but given the frequent mentioning of her name, I will make all the donations in the name of Jay, his wife and their two brave sons. I would ask those who contribute directly to Vetfunds to do this as well.<br /><br />Jim

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Posted By: <b>tom mcconnell</b><p>is the funds limited to 100.00 can someone give more or a little less and where would we send the funds to. i have mixed feelings about the war but i have lost 2 friends there

Please Say a Prayer for the Son of Jay Wolt...and Consider Contributing
 

Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Tom,<br /><br />You can give whatever you like.<br /><br />If you wish to contribute, make the check out to VetFunds and send it to me(e-mail me at jdc122@aol.com for mailing address) or directly to vetfunds whose address can be found at vetfunds.com<br /><br />Jim

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>I am sending in checks today from myself, Al Richter, Vic Stanley and Peter Spaeth totalling $500 to vetfunds in the names of Jay, his wife and his two brave sons. I assume others who said they would contribute have sent the money directly to Vetfunds.<br /><br />Thank you to those that contributed.<br /><br />Jim

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>Somewhat germane to this discussion:<br /><br /> A few years ago; my beloved Alma Mater (Columbia) hosted a forum and one of the speakers basically said (I'm not quoting here and going from memory -- so forgive me if not everything is cited properly) that all American troops in Iraq should be treated the same way the soldiers were in the situation that was immortalized in Black Hawk down. At the time I was chatting on line with another of the players in my trivia game, who is a UCAL leftist (putting that midly) and he was appalled beyond belief at those words spouted.<br /><br /> That appalled me and what was worse, was the GUTLESS president of Columbia (Lee Bollinger) stood behind this nitwit and spouted some words about academic freedom; etc. No disciplinary actions were ever taken against this professor or the professors who believe in anti-semitism (there were several articles about this subject in the NY Times as well)<br /><br /> My point is, regardless of what your political beliefs are -- that the one group of people who need to be supported no matter what are our troops. Are they all perfect, um no. But it was not their decision to fight the war but it is their job to protect us and serve us and in that way they need our support.<br /><br /> I don't have the $$ to help out right now; I do other charitible things for groups I actively participate in; but anything you can do to help the troops who are far away is appreciated. One thing that I can do, if I have not thrown out the damned item -- is to give away my old cell phone-- held together by tape but still works -- so a soldier can make a 20 mintue call home for the holidays. You don't need a lot of $$ to do something nice for someone overseas. So if you can't afford the $100 -- donate an old cell phone -- trust me; the soldier would appreciate being to call home.<br /><br /> Regards<br /> Rich<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Whoops-more money coming in--I will hold off sending in the check for another week. Pls e-mail me at jdc122@aol.com for my address.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Rich, you make a great point. For or against the war, our troops are just implementing the policy that has been given to them. That they would put their lives on the line still boggles the mind. And I further agree with you 100 percent about Bollinger at Columbia. He's a craven, publicity-seeking, coward with double standards.