I am so proud of our members. When called upon, we can always count on someone, or many to show up for the show, and help out the men and women who served our nation.

Awhile back we put out a calling to one or some woodworkers to help out at the Warrensburg Veterans Home in Missouri. See original post HERE.

Melissa Wilson, one of the coordinators at the Warrensburg Veterans home emailed us and asked us if we had anyone who could come in and put on a show for our vets with their woodworking skills. Shortly after I posted the request here on TPW, one of our own Patriot Woodworker's TJ Brown contacted me and he stepped up to the plate and took it on.

TJ Brown above in the photo, is a woodworker from Fort Smith Arkansas and he is heading out to the shindig on the 14th of this month. He and his wife are touring the area with their trailer and scroll sawing gear loaded up and they are going to make a few stops in various locations, but no doubt the highlight of their trip will be rubbing elbows and entertaining our veterans from our past wars from WWII to current. There are veterans ranging in age from 101 years old to 40 years of age.

TJ exemplifies what we are all about here at The Patriot Woodworker, we are so very proud to have him at the Family Day Party for the vets and we cannot thank him enough for his efforts.

TJ is a scroller and a sawmiller. And he is obviously an activist for our vets.

You can find TJ also at his Facebook Page

and of course you can find him here at The Patriot Woodworker by clicking on his image above to go to his page.

I'd like to give a big shout out to TJ, and thank him for taking this job on, we are very appreciative TJ for your efforts, and thank you sir for your work in advance, with our veterans.

THANK YOU!!!!!

Below are some images from the Veterans Home where TJ and his wife will be demonstrating the craft of scrolling.

The Warrensburg Veterans HomeA Veteran Resident

One of our Veterans taking a break at the keyboards

Camaraderie at the Veterans Home

And the staff at the Warrensburg Veterans Home in Missouri

GOD Bless ya TJ and Family for taking this project on, our hearts and thoughts will be with you as you travel and entertain our vets. Thank you TJ!!!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Way to go TJ.  May you be blessed for your service!

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Outstanding! TJ!!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

Thanks TJ, beautiful work. I know they will enjoy having you show your skills. I salute you.

Paul Gooch

TJ - We are mighty proud of you, son.  Thank you

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host

Thanks TJ for stepping up to help

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Charles Nicholls
Site Host
nicholls61@att.net
Proud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRA

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks

Way to go, TJ.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Like others have said; Way to go TJ.

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Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

What a wonderful thing to do and what a Beautiful Scroll saw piece of art you made for them. 

Dennis Mitchell

Buckeye, AZ

It is a wonderful thing he is undertaking Dennis. I just thought I'd disclose on behalf of TJ, that beautiful Eagle he is holding was a past project not intended for this event. But I guarantee ya if he had the time and advanced notice, he'd probably come up with something I do not doubt!

Dennis Mitchell said:

What a wonderful thing to do and what a Beautiful Scroll saw piece of art you made for them. 

Dennis Mitchell

Buckeye, AZ

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Thank you----

No thanks is necessary guys. Getting to meet these vets is a honor for me. My dad was a WWII vet and some of my favorite memories are from going to the VA hospital with him when he had a appointment and getting to visit with some of the vets.

  

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TJB

Your right TJ No Thanks is necessary but I'll bet it's appreciated, and I'll also bet your Dad appreciated it. Hero's also think that they just did what they did and don't think they were a Hero but they are.

Dennis Mitchell

US Navy Vet

Buckeye, AZ

TJ left his home this morning to attend this big event for our veterans, lets wish him a safe trip on the road and a wonderful day with our vets!

I'll be with TJ all day in spirit!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

And so will I be with him in Spirit.  Be safe and enjoy your day with our vets.

Dennis Mitchell

Buckeye, AZ