My Step Father's Action TrackChair (Vanity)

10/4/2016 | Malsua

[Malsua]

My Step Father, a marine, did 3 tours in Vietnam, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines "The Walking Dead". He was combat wounded twice, earning two purple hearts, one was earned as he was shot while carrying his buddy to the med facility. He made it with both of them by the way. He was in Khe Sahn during the thick of it and the Tet offensive and saw a lot of action, including a 3 day objective that turned into 3 months. He was Honorably discharged at the Rank of Sergeant in 1969.

He passed away on September 22, 2016 after a lengthy illness. I had known him for 40 years and in many ways he was more of a father to me than my biological father.

Among some of the things he left behind, was my mother, his wife of 30 years and an Action TrackChair. He was an avid hunter and even was an FFL and owned a hunting and fishing shop for many years. He however took 2/3rds of their income with him when he went

This chair cost over $12,000 when he purchased it in 2014. It's still in 100% working order

I would love to see this chair end up in the hands of a Veteran however, I can't in good conscience just donate this chair. My mother will need at least some of the value of the chair to live on in her remaining years.

Anyone know how I can meet these objectives? I need to get something from the Chair but I'd also like to see it go to a Veteran. Most places just want a donation, and as much as I'd like to do that, my mother will need the money to live on.

Thanks for any suggestions

[Yaelle]

Bumping. I’m sorry for your loss and I hope a veteran freeper or loved one thereof makes you a quiet offer here!!

[meatloaf]

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[B4Ranch]

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