In Memory of Chris Surtees Arrows

[Brad Davis]

Gentleman and Gentlewomen,

I just cannot stop thinking of Chris and his family right now. I have never had the previlage of meeting or sharing camp with Chris and from what I have read lately I sure have missed out on some great memories. We shared a lot in common... Son, Trad Ganger, Patriot and Im sure you all can relate too in your own ways.

After reading the very sad news and immediately contributing to his memorial fund (mail goes out first thing tomorrow Terry), I sit here and wish I just could do more.

So, I have an idea. I have two (2) dozen chundoo shafts full length (66-67# and 420-426 gpi) that I would like to send to fellow trad gangers to finish (seal, fletch, nock and point). Maybe in a red, white, blue, Partiotic motif. I am hoping someone could put his or her own expertice into these and we could send them to Chris' family to pass out to family members or auction them off and donate what is made to the family or to St. Judes in the Surtees name.

I feel as if I need to do something and maybe you do too. I need all of your help.

If you would like to participate in this please post what it is you can do to help make this happen.

So what do you all think???

Any help Im sure would be appreciated.

Forgive me if this is not the right time or place to do this. Again, I just feel I need to do more.

 Respectfully Brad Davis and Family.

     

[straitera]

Huge Brad!! Thanks. My arrows are strickly utilitarian & not pretty by any means. Let me think about how I can add to your good measure. I'm sure other folks will get hooked up here pdq. Chris brought light to the whole place.

[Onions]

I will pay for all the feathers.

chris <><

[Brad Davis]

straitera and Onions. Thank you!        

Have some red, white nocks.

[chopx2]

I'll provide the tips, be it BHs, or field points or whatever else is appropriate depending on their purpose once finished.

[Jimscol]

I would be honored to build all or some of the arrows.  Jim

[Onions]

Jim,
Sent you a PM

chris <><

[Zradix]

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[wbyrd]

If anyone that builds some of these arrows would like to use wraps I have some that I had made up that I can donate. They have the words Sua Sponte written on them. Sua Sponte is the motto of the Army Rangers, it's latin for "Of Their Own Accord." As some of you may or may not know, Chris was in 2nd Ranger battalion many years ago.

This is what they look like. I probably have about a dozen of them.
 

Please let me know.

[Brad Davis]

Man guys you are great!

O.K. Jimscol, You do the arrows please. chopx2, does points. wbyrd, very appropriate wraps. Zradix thanks for the bump.

Jimscol could you pm me your addy so I can get the shafts out.

I really appreciate the group effort fellas.

So, I'll count how many nocks I have and get back on that.

Is there anything else we are missing?

[ishiwannabe]

I have red nocks if you need em...

[Brad Davis]

ishiwannabe, that would be great! I found 6 red and 6 white. We definately need some more.

As soon as I get Jimscol's addy I'll forward it to you guys so we can get them to him.

How should we proceed from here once the arrows are complete? I would love to here feedback from everyone.

[straitera]

Don't leave me out! I'll look tomorrow for the nocks & feathers & other stuff in my earlier e-mail to you.

[Jimscol]

Jim Shanks
240 Red Rim Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81507
970-201-1340  if you need to contact me.  
I'm just working part-time so I can get on them pretty fast.   I will post pictures as they progress.   Jim

[ishiwannabe]

I will get the nocks I have out tomorrow or friday.

[wbyrd]

Looks like I only have eight of the wraps left. If you're wanting to do all two dozen the same I have absolutely no problem getting more. Just let me know.

[Jimscol]

I can do one doz with the wraps and another with a crown dip, whatever you guys think is best.   Wade, if you can get enough of the wraps to a doz that would be great.  Jim

[wbyrd]

The guy I get my wraps from is doing a buy one dozen get one dozen free special right now so I went ahead and ordered four dozen. I'll send you whatever you need.

[Brad Davis]

straitera, wouldn't think of leaving you out bud! Thanks to all you gentleman. Now, I gotta get to work, check back in tonight.  

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