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AF_VOL said:
I just found out Peyton Manning is coming out to my deployed location next week on a USO tour!!!! It will make my time here in this place worth it! I didn't think I would be this excited, but I am. The only bad thing is I don't have anything really nice for him to sign and with the short notice I won't be able to get anything sent out here. I do have a UT shirt I wear, I guess that will work. He won't be here long, so I'm sure he'll be going to some of the other bases as well. I hope if anyone else is deployed they will get to see him too!!

edit: I forgot to preface this with "cool story bro"!
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Thank you for not asking anyone to send you a Peyton Manning jersey.:whistling:
 
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I remember when he came to my school when I was in the 4th grade for a dare program my dad was there with I was such a big manning fan that I even had my picture taking that yr for school in my manning jersey and a sporting news mag. Anyways I think it was his jr yr at ut when I got his autograph and I remember being so excited I wanted to hang it in my room but my dad wouldn't let me. His reasoning being that he didn't want anything to happen to it do we put it in a safe. When I asked why my dad said he is going to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and I want you to keep this for along time. Turned out he was right and I just remember manning being very nice and respectful he called my dad sir and everything glad to see he hasent changed and still does so much for people. I'm glad he is coming to see you guys you deserve it and so much more and thank you for what you do God bless and go vols
 
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Thats Great,American could never do enough for you Guys and Gals.

We APPRECIATE your service. Be safe and may God Bless all of our service personnel.

:hi: :clap:
 
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dyllisvol42 said:
I remember when he came to my school when I was in the 4th grade for a dare program my dad was there with I was such a big manning fan that I even had my picture taking that yr for school in my manning jersey and a sporting news mag. Anyways I think it was his jr yr at ut when I got his autograph and I remember being so excited I wanted to hang it in my room but my dad wouldn't let me. His reasoning being that he didn't want anything to happen to it do we put it in a safe. When I asked why my dad said he is going to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and I want you to keep this for along time. Turned out he was right and I just remember manning being very nice and respectful he called my dad sir and everything glad to see he hasent changed and still does so much for people. I'm glad he is coming to see you guys you deserve it and so much more and thank you for what you do God bless and go vols
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What school did you go to? My mom was a 3rd grade teacher at Halls Elem and Peyton surprised her one day when he randomly showed up in her doorway and asked if he could read a book to her kids! I think it was his Jr. or Sr. year.
 
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AF_VOL said:
Ya, I wish I had some more time. I do know the combat camera people out here, so I'm hoping they might be able to hook me up with a picture. I'm not sure what their printing capability is though.
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Great news. Hope you get yourself a picture.
 
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Sharriscgcs said:
What school did you go to? My mom was a 3rd grade teacher at Halls Elem and Peyton surprised her one day when he randomly showed up in her doorway and asked if he could read a book to her kids! I think it was his Jr. or Sr. year.
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It was Dyllis elem outside of oak ridge in the country they actually closed it down this passed yr
 
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That's great. Know you are excited. Peyton Manning is a great guy.

I go back a long time. I was in Okinawa for Christmas 1962, and I was lucky to be one of four from my unit to be chosen to see Bob Hope, Miss America, and several others. It was a great experience. He was on his way to Vietnam.

I was AF also. For Bob to make the sacrifice for so many years to show his appreciation of our troops was heartwarming, as is Peyton's visit.

Thanks for what you do, and to all those around the world and at home. May God bless you all.
 
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jim43 said:
That's great. Know you are excited. Peyton Manning is a great guy.

I go back a long time. I was in Okinawa for Christmas 1962, and I was lucky to be one of four from my unit to be chosen to see Bob Hope, Miss America, and several others. It was a great experience. He was on his way to Vietnam.

I was AF also. For Bob to make the sacrifice for so many years to show his appreciation of our troops was heartwarming, as is Peyton's visit.

Thanks for what you do, and to all those around the world and at home. May God bless you all.
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That's awesome. Those trips Bob Hope made are still the ones people think of when they think about USO tours. I also spent two years in Okinawa('06 - "08). I can't imagine what it was like in 1962.
 
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YOU GUYS ARE THE HERO'S....as much as I love Peyton, he should be wanting YOUR autograph....THANKS AND PRAYING FOR YOUR SAFETY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Thank you for your service OP. I hope you get to meet him. He's a cool guy. Be safe and God Speed.
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Glad you get to see Peyton. I stood in line several times to get his autograph & never got it, so I sent a picture to the UTAD in 96 or 97 & he signed it & they sent it back to me. I think he had his own secretary because he had so many requests! Hope he comes back to UT one day as AD!!
Thank you for your service to keep our freedom!
 
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AF_VOL said:
I just found out Peyton Manning is coming out to my deployed location next week on a USO tour!!!! It will make my time here in this place worth it! I didn't think I would be this excited, but I am. The only bad thing is I don't have anything really nice for him to sign and with the short notice I won't be able to get anything sent out here. I do have a UT shirt I wear, I guess that will work. He won't be here long, so I'm sure he'll be going to some of the other bases as well. I hope if anyone else is deployed they will get to see him too!!

edit: I forgot to preface this with "cool story bro"!
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Holler, "Hey Fivehead!" at him. He thinks that is funny!
 
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AF_VOL said:
That's awesome. Those trips Bob Hope made are still the ones people think of when they think about USO tours. I also spent two years in Okinawa('06 - "08). I can't imagine what it was like in 1962.
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19 yr old on Onna Point, away from everything. There for 18 months. Folks back home did not realize we were so heavily involved in Vietnam at the time. Not too much fun, but good experience to learn more about life and sacrifice for the greater good. Worked with NSA.

Peyton is my favorite athlete, but Bob Hope endured himself to military people because he always gave so much and truly appreciate what we did. Great American. So glad to see Peyton following up on such a great service.

Our country would be much better off if everyone served at least 2 years in military out of high school to realize what it takes to make our country great. There would be much greater appreciation for freedom if our young people could learn first hand how much it costs.

Keep up the good work. Go Air Force! Go Vols!
 
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Larry Fitzgerald and three other people came when I was deployed, I really didn't care.. Then the eagles cheerleaders, and I went to the gym instead.
 
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peopleslcp said:
ummmmmmm what base!!?? I'm out here somewhere in Qatar
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I won't say until after he visits. I know the USO doesn't like to publicize where they will be before hand for obvious security purposes. Check with your MWR folks, they should be able to tell you if you have anyone scheduled to visit.
 
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af_vol said:
i just found out peyton manning is coming out to my deployed location next week on a uso tour!!!! It will make my time here in this place worth it! I didn't think i would be this excited, but i am. The only bad thing is i don't have anything really nice for him to sign and with the short notice i won't be able to get anything sent out here. I do have a ut shirt i wear, i guess that will work. He won't be here long, so i'm sure he'll be going to some of the other bases as well. I hope if anyone else is deployed they will get to see him too!!

Edit: I forgot to preface this with "cool story bro"!
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thank you for all you do for this country!
 
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