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Good morning! I picked up a cane...
Good morning! I picked up a cane from the local Sam's Club. As a result of service as a Marine in have "issues" that require me to need the assistance of a cane. This cane is a really wonderful gift. Thank you for not being ashamed to help Vets. I will not forget this kind gesture. It really does help me and others. A big thank you and Semper Fi to all involved in this great program.
Rick C. , USMC, Sacramento, California
Thank you for the free cane!
Hugo, Sam's Club, and sponsors; Thank you for the free cane! my dad is a Vietnam vet and was there from '67-'68 in Long Binh. He was a supply SGT (E-5) with a combat engineer battalion. I am an OIF vet and was a Forward Logistics Element Officer in Charge (1LT) in Hit, Iraq. I was there '07-'08. A couple of months ago we were cleaning up the back yard of his rental property. He was clearing some brush and came down wrong on his left leg. He actually started using a cane for the first time. He was using an old cane he had inherited. It's silver and shaped like a candy cane. I picked up the Hugo cane from Sam's today, gave it to my dad, and now he prefers the Hugo cane over the other one. Thanks again to Hugo, Sam's Club, and all the sponsors. Respectfully, Matt
Matt W., Wichita, KS
I have been, am, and will continue to be a frequent customer at SAMS. You guys ROCK!
I was a US Navy Corpsman. I served with the US Marines, and US Navy fleet in the Philippines, and in the Persian Gulf during the Carter - Reagan administrations (Desert One). I am disabled because of the spinal injury, and have been using canes for a while now. This cane is better, and more comfortable to use than any other cane ever given me. It was handed to me by the Pharmasist at SAMS with such kindness, honor, and thankfulness, that I was moved deeply. Thank you. I have been, am, and will continue to be a frequent customer at SAMS. You guys ROCK!
Bill (Doc) S., White Bear Lake, MN
November 10, 2011
I just want to thank you...
I just want to thank you for the great looking cane and for thinking of the Veterans It came just in time for me to use it. God Bless Hugo and the United State of America.
William H.. Chula Vista, California
November 9, 2011
No "War Story" to relate to you...
No "War Story" to relate to you, just wanted to thank you for your empathy, compassion and corporate awareness of the plight of our nations veterans. Sooo, THANK YOU !! Your gifts of canes make a difference in 10s of thousands of lives. For each cane that is given out, the veterans benefit from increased mobility and freedom. That allows the veterans to share more time and activities with their family and friends - truly a gift that multiplys itself ! Gell Done Hugo !!
Larry C., Lt Col USAF (Ret), Panama City, FL
November 9, 2011
Thank you very much for the Veterans cane...
Thank you very much for the Veterans cane I picked up at Sam's club last november. I have knee problems since 2006 and new I would need the cane one of these days. I am not using it for my knee problem but it is a God send as it seems it was designed for me. I had male surgery last week and after being released from the hospital I had to be rushed back to have a catheter installed. The whole design and large rubber handle has made my life easier these last few days. It supported me standing while waiting for my emergency room and now when I walk around the handle has a nice shape that I can hang the catheter bag on and it won't slide off, plus when I get something to drink the handle doesn't slip off of the counter. What a great design and useful cane. Thank you again!
Gerald J., S., IL
March 21st, 2011
Just a note of THANKS for the free canes
Just a note of THANKS for the free canes. I am the Assistant State Captain for the (Western) Pennsylvania Patriot Guard Riders and I know that everyone that got to receive a cane was very grateful. They will be put to good use. Thanks again. Ralph A. D., Vandergrift, PA www.pgrpa.org
I just picked up a free Hugo folding cane…
Dear Hugo Executives, I am a disabled Vietnam vet, and I just picked up a free Hugo folding cane at my local Sam's Club. I want to thank all of the Hugo organization that originally thought of the idea of honoring vets who have mobility issues and could use a nice folding cane.
I also want to thank all of the staff members who assisted in the implementation of this program. I also intend to look at and shop Hugo products first because of this company's generosity.
Sincerely,
Ed W., M., New Jersey
November 10, 2010
Dear Hugo Company, I am a vet and...
Dear Hugo Company, I am a vet and would like to thank you very very much for honoring us so kindly with the canes you are giving away! God Bless you and Sam's Club for recognizing the service men and women of our country.
F. M., Lake Valley MI
November 10, 2010
In 1966, while serving about the USS Kearsarge
In 1966, while serving about the USS Kearsarge on Yankee Station, Gulf of Tonkin, I stumbled down a ladder, hurrying to my duty station during a "Man Overboard." I was a Boiler Tender, working down in the very bowels of the ship. We were referred to as "Snipes," and we had the dirtiest, nastiest, hottest jobs on the ship.
I twisted my knee and my ankle in the spill, but I did not go to Sick Bay. I was afraid that I would be reassigned and sent back home. At any rate, the leg began to bother me several years later, and, as a result, I have walked with a limp for most of my life.
Today, I am 64 years old, and a retired high school history teacher. I could definitely use one of the canes, but would only accept one if I could be assured that every worse case had been furnished one first. Regardless, I would like to thank Hugo for thinking of veterans. I revere all of my veteran brothers and do all that I can to serve them as a member of the American Legion, Amvets, the Forty & Eight, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In the final analysis, however, it is those who never returned who I will always love most. Their ultimate sacrifice is beyond anything that I could ever contemplate or possibly emulate. They are the true heroes of Vietnam and all other wars and conflicts.
R. H., Port Saint Joe, Florida
Thank you so much for recognizing
Thank you so much for recognizing our veterans, of which I am one, and I DO need a cane at times. What an appropriate gift. You're great.
L. W., Scottsdale, Arizona
As a U.S. Vet, I want to say Thank You
As a U.S. Vet, I want to say Thank You for your support, and furnishing the canes to my Brothers and Sisters. Though I probably won't be able to get there, I still think it is a very GREAT gesture on your part, and I hope many others follow your lead. May you have many good and profitable years of business. Thanks,
Paul M. USAF '71-'74 , Franklin TX
Hello, just wanted to thank you
Hello, just wanted to thank you for the wonderful gesture to give Veterans free canes for their service. My husband (2x Vietnam) picked his up while ago. Thanks, Brigitte B.
Fountain, CO
November 10, 2010
I drove a 5 ton tractor towing a low-boy trailer
I drove a 5 ton tractor towing a low-boy trailer loaded with construction supplies through Siagon, South Vietnam during the TET offensive in 1968. Until this day the only explanation I have for having survived the ordeal was that (God) had to have been riding shotgun for me. This is the only experience of many that I can share with you. I will only say that until this day I cannot understand how I came home and so many others didn't. For this I thank (God)!
SSG R. R., Danville, Virginia
I was in Viet Nam from 1968 two 1970
I was in Viet Nam from 1968 two 1970 I was wounded on or around April 1969 when I was burned on my face neck and arm secound and third dergee burns and shot in my uper left arm while helping a fellow comred who had his leg blown off I place a turnerkit on his leg , pulled him out of the water where I was blown into from the blass that burned me as I turned to move from him I was shot I place a turerick on my self and some how managgerd to clime up the side of the brige where we were and stayed alert ontell help arive.
H. M. S., San Diego, California
Thank you so much for recognizing...
Thank you so much for recognizing our veterans, of which I am one, and I DO need a cane at times. What an appropriate gift. You're great.
L. W., Scottsdale AZ
Just to express my appreciation to Hugo
Just to express my appreciation to Hugo and Sams club for this opportunity for many of our vets. I have shared this information with other of my comrades across the nation, and am sure they will appreciate the cane. Unfortunately, I am one of those who cannot due to simple numbers - it is 150 miles for me to get to the nearest Sams Club. I hope that you will make this or similar indications of your appreciation of our great nations "everyday heros", who served and put our nation and it's citizens ahead of their own health and family. God bless the USA, and all who have served her.
P. J., USAR/WYARNG 1978-1999, Lander WY
My era was Grenada, and I served
My era was Grenada, and I served on Active Duty during Jun-Sept 1984. What I would like to relate took place at the National Convention of the American Legion, in Salt Lake City, Utah. While the convention was taking place, there were numerous "Anti-War" protests taking place all over Salt Lake.
However there were even larger (although much less reported) rallies in support of our troops and our nation's leadershihp. At the convention site, I was in the front row in my wheelchair, listening to National Commander Tom Bock speak. As he finished, he announced that he would be followed by an Iraqi Pediatrician (physician who specializes in children) and some of the Utah National Guard soldiers who had just returned.
As soon as PNC Bock finished speaking, all the National Media removed their microphones, and left. They did not listen to the experiences of the physician, nor the guardsmen. I was priveleged to speak with her after, and was amazed at what she went through, and all the threats she received, simply for being a woman physician.
But much more humbling was meeting one of the Gold Star Mothers. She had just lost her son in Iraq a few months earlier. While I did notl know what to say, I just wanted to express my condolences. While I was injured during training, and that contributed to losing my leg, I had never served overseas. When I tried to express that we all were sorry she lost her son, she gave me a hug and thanked me for my service. I was left in tears, this was the first time ANYONE had said "thank you" to me.
Since all my time was in the Reserve Components, I never thought of what I did as being very important. It is true that I was like many of our naton's reservists, a back-up for the Cold War. And our expectations were very differant that that of our new crop of servicemembers.
If anything, I feel my greatest sacrifice is that of my sons, one a Marine, and the other planning to enlist in the next month. In the steps of my father (USN, WWII), Grandfathers (WWI, WWII), clear back to Archibald Mchone (US Revolutionary War), and even a Swede who stayed in the "New World" after they war between Denmark and Sweden, our family has served. thank you to all who have, are, and will serve out great nation. we would not be here now if it were not for your sacrifices, and that of your spouses, children, and parents.
P. J., Lander, Wyoming
I was a Marine Doorgunner on a CH-46
I was a Marine Doorgunner on a CH-46 helicopter,flying Medavac,and recon missions.Flying near Hill 55 in Vietnam,about 60 miles south of Danang,lifting a team in and out of rice patties at the foot of Charlie Ridge in the Queson Mts.They were destroying the crops to deniey the NVA of supplies.
They opened up on us with a 51cal anti aircraft gun.A round hit my ammo box on my 5o cal machine gun,blowing it up and knocking me to the floor of the helicoper.God was with me that day...
Upon arriving at the hospital,we counted 17 bullet holes around the gun,where i would have be standing..Luck was on my side that day,and God mostly...SUPPORT OUR MILITARY,wheather or not you agree with what the government is doing or not..They are just doing there job.......
L. H C., West Newton, PA
On june 6,1944 l was a crewman on
On june 6,1944 l was a crewman on the US Coast Guard manned LCI#85 and landed on Omaha beach at 8:32 am and started to land troops of the 116th reg.lst div.army and also members of the 6th naval beach bat.
There were german machine gunners onthe beach firing at the troops as we lowered our ramps,and we were being fired upon by the gun emplacments on the ridge above with 88mm cannons. we set afire and received many casulties. fortunaly,we were able to retract the ship and later that day are ship sunk. we lost three other LCI's thatday.the LCI90,91,and92. this was bloody omaha
E. S. F. 1/c, Northwoods, IL
I was a part of the N.H. 197th national Gard
I was a part of the N.H. 197th national Gard when I went to Narm when I got there I got trasford to the Big Red One. I dibeatis because of agent orange it left me with know feeling in ether leg. Thay told me to quit work or be a total cripal so to make feel like I'm doing my part I do military funarels with the PGR and go to an air base called Pease in portsmith N.H.
We are none as the pease greeters we greet the troops going over and comeing home. I feel grate doing it after how we were treated comeing home from Nam.
PS thankyou for the grate cain.
J. N., Loudon, N.H.
As a combat medic with the 101st
As a combat medic with the 101st Airborne Div. in Vietnam, I saw and treated many wounded troopers. One trooper and one night stands out in my memories. One night we were ambushed and sustained several casualties, one was horribly wounded and I bypassed him to treat the men who , I thought stood a better chance of surival.
I came back to take care of this man's identification and saw this terribly, terribly, wounded man was still alive so I did everything I could do and got him on a choper to a field hospital, thinking he still will never survive.
Some years later I saw him right here in Des Moines, IA. I about fainted. He was alive and living right in my hometown. We had a very lengthly talk in which he thanked me for saving his life. I just didn't have the heart to tell him I had given up on him originally.
We remained in touch and were very close friends until his death five years ago. He died of cancer which he suspec ted would happen because of Agent Orange exposure.
J. V., Des Moines, Iowa
My Dad was at Normandy, went through
My Dad was at Normandy, went through the Ardines through the mud and snow. Christmas 1944 was digging a foxhole for protection from the Germans and weather. Headed for Bastone, which was the goal for both U.S. and the Germans to conquer. They felt who ever claimed Bastone would win the war. Yes we conquered it.
Then headed for Luxemberg where he was wounded April 1945 and sent back home stayed in the hospital for 3 mo. and came home. He has written many articles and published them in local papers. Very proud
V. L., Wilson, Wisconsin
My father was in the Infantry during WWII
My father was in the Infantry during WWII on the front line in Italy, France and Germany. He was wounded twice in combat and in one of those injuries damage his knee so badly that doctors told him he would never walk again, he persevered and proved them wrong! Dad has very difficult memories of the landing at Anzio beach, and losing many fellow soldiers.
His biggest wish is that there would never be another war, and he prays for peace. Thank you for recognizing veterans, there can never be enough of that. Dad was humbled by the pharmacist who said "Thank you for serving our country". Outside of family members I'm not sure anyone had said that to him before.
P. N., Naples FL
