Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > General Boating Discussion
Wish Granted at Desert Storm >

Wish Granted at Desert Storm

Notices
General Boating Discussion

Wish Granted at Desert Storm

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-29-2010 | 07:29 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Correspondent
Community Builder
15 Year Member
Platinum Member
Correspondent
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 11,593
Likes: 4,191
Default Wish Granted at Desert Storm

Never met an 11-year-old like Jack Koble, http://www.boats.com/boat-content/20...2%80%99s-wish/.

Puts things in perspective. Especially if you're a parent.
Matt Trulio is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2010 | 07:42 AM
  #2  
offshoredrillin's Avatar
VIP Member
20 Year Member
VIP Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 12,314
Likes: 1,555
From: Maryland
Default

Awesome story, that's what charity is all about!
offshoredrillin is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2010 | 07:55 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by offshoredrillin
Awesome story, that's what charity is all about!
+1 Very cool story
sunsation96 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2010 | 09:43 AM
  #4  
Commercial Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Matt Trulio
Never met an 11-year-old like Jack Koble, http://www.boats.com/boat-content/20...2%80%99s-wish/.

Puts things in perspective. Especially if you're a parent.
Matt I totally agree! It really makes the "problems" we have on a day to day basis seem minuscule.

Thanks for sharing!
ChrisSunsation is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2010 | 10:06 AM
  #5  
sre's Avatar
sre
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Michigan
Default

That is so awesome. Something he will never forget.

When we were racing drag boats or hydroplanes my dad would always allow kids to sit in the boat. The smile on their faces was priceless.
sre is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2010 | 10:17 AM
  #6  
Registered
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 969
Likes: 0
From: Mahopac New York
Default

Great Story Matt. The "kids" are the future of our industry!
MahopacMarine is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2010 | 10:41 AM
  #7  
Thread Starter
Correspondent
Community Builder
15 Year Member
Platinum Member
Correspondent
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 11,593
Likes: 4,191
Default

Thanks guys. That kid, Jack Koble, had me laughing the entire time I was with him. He's brave for sure, but he's also funny as hell.

Craig Barrie was like, well, an 11-year-old kid when he told me about giving Jack his ride. Hat's off, Craig.

And to Bob Vila whom I didn't get to speak with: I'm sure you felt that taking Jack for a ride was a small gesture. It was giant.
Matt Trulio is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2010 | 10:49 AM
  #8  
Chris's Avatar
Gold Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 997
Likes: 0
From: Erie, PA US
Default

Great story! Thanks for posting
Chris is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2010 | 11:01 AM
  #9  
Registered
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
From: Denham Springs La.
Default

He really had the auction jumping Friday night, he is truly a breath of sunshine for kids that are going through some of the same struggles in life, it is great to see that nothing gets him down and that he is living his life to the fullest...
26 REDLINE is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.