Last August 29th I posted the story below that was sent to me by my cousin Rizal Baysa. Rizal sent me an Email today that is a great Thanksgiving tribute a family of patriots.
Here is the Email,
Bill,
This Thanksgiving Day my son Jeffery, My Grandson Christian and I gave thanks by presenting Rizal Baysa's cane to WWII Purple Heart, Bronze Star recipient PFC Michael Zulick at his daughter Ann Carrico's house in Clinton Twp. The gathering represented four generations of Veterans (WWII, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Iraq). Although not required of her, Ann gave a generous donation to our cane project fund.
God & Country
Lean On Me
Lean On Me
PFC Zulick,
In a small way of showing appreciation for your service to our country, the Michigan Woodcarver's Association wants to honor you by presenting you with this cane. No matter what the reason for the injuries you recieved that requires the use of support, be it mental, physical or both, we want you to know that we respect the sacrifices you have made. Please don't compare your injuries with other Patriots and remember "All gave some and some gave all". Hopefully your experiences at Normandy, Central Europe, The Rhineland, and the Battle of the Bulge will be shared with your family and all those you come in contact with that are thinking of serving our country. In these later years as things get a little wobbly please use our cane to lean on. Included on your cane is a decal representing our POW"s & MIA's. Please keep all of them in your prayers, just as we also keep them in ours. May bless you.
Your cane head was carved by: Rizal Baysa
rbaysa1@comcast.net
Decals and woodburning by: Harold Joseph
ojiji@sbcglobal.net
Very Respectfully,
Harold R Joseph
ABCM USN Ret
Michael Zulick was a member of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment and jumped into Normandy, on D-Day, as a part of the famous 82nd Airborne Division.
Here are some pics of the family who received the cane and fine craftsmanship from Rizal who designed and created the cane.
Please read below for more information on this wonderful group of people.
8/29/07
Carvers' canes support vets
Michiganders' labor of love honors those wounded in Iraq, Afghanistan
Michiganders' labor of love honors those wounded in Iraq, Afghanistan
This Quality story was sent to me this morning from my cousin Rizal who is part of a group of Michigan Wood Carvers that are making canes for the soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/222125/Special_Canes_Made_for_Wounded_Soldiers
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/222125/Special_Canes_Made_for_Wounded_Soldiers
The effort is spreading across the country so I would urge you to forward this story to Veteran groups in your area so they me be able to participate in this wonderful effort to thank those men & women who are serving their country.
Below is another link on the reason why these Carvers' are doing this project.
Thank You Michigan Wood Carvers!!
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