HELP - Disaster on the news last night

[zent]

Just watched Mr. Drexler from Ice Castle deliver Jon's new fish house on channel 5. That was a great thing to do, hats off to ice castle and all who donated to help this young man. Just when I think I have lost all faith in man kind I find that there are more good people in this world than bad. I also want to thank the people at FM that set this up and allowed me to participate in such a worth while cause. Zent

[S.D. Ice Angular]

Rick,

I think I speak for everyone, when saying “Thank You” for providing us the opportunity to make a negative turn into such a great positive. This really is a true family even though we know each other by handles.

I noticed Ice Castle got their 30 seconds of fame tonight on the news.

That is great you are going to Cabela’s tomorrow with Jon. But I think one more broadcast wouldn’t hurt. Public Organizations are gratified all the time for their help to people.

“FM” is just a goup of sportsman that deserves to be recognized when something good happens also.

I would say none of us want any individual recognition I know I don’t but what does it hurt to have group recognition.

I spoke with several people today kinda tooting the FM support that did not even know it existed.

NOTE: “Recognized” does not mean “Patronized”.

What a great feeling to please someone in need…

All you guys are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rick]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words. However, it wasn't me who did this - It was all of you. All of you deserve the Thanks!!!

I realize that everyone here deserves recognition as a group. That's for sure. I was going under my own compass that says charity is it's own reward.

I'm sure all of us just wanted to get the money and replace his house to right the ship in his world. Part of me thought we would do it without the publicity or fanfare other than what we see of each other here.

Tomorrows trip to Cabelas is now old news and I knew that going in. They got their great visual and emotional impact of Jon getting his fish house. Any further than that is likely anti-climactic as far as they are concerned. KSTP did their part and I'm sure we are all happy they did. Think of the effect they had on so many of us and especially the Fenners.

Bottom line guys and I know all of you believe this.....

It's about the giving and helping that really make us feel good.

Recognition feels good too but truthfully that's not why any of us did this.

We wanted to help Jon Fenner feel better after his stunning loss and the hands of heartless vandals.

[rmrakt]

Suspects in custody!

.....now make an example of them!

http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/S13903.html?cat=1

[MNmikew]

Get a rope!

[Augusta]

Great News!!!!!!

[311Hemi]

Yep...great news....make them pay!

[ozzie]

Just a ?. I am not very familiar to the situation other than what I have read here, the question I have is did they not insure the house? It sounded to be a retractable right? Just curious cause after he gets his new one he could also use the donated money to insure that if it happens again it will be replaced!!!

Good job to all that donated and to Rick for starting the donation page and taking him to Cabela's. I am hoping he gets all he wants/needs (vex. auger top of the line poles and reels) to enjoy his fishing expierence. FEELS GREAT TO BE PART OF THE FM FAMILY!!!

[Rick]

Jon's Brother in-law just called me to tell me that the culprits were caught. I had Jon Fenner and his friend right behind me at the time. That's great news.

I would like to Thank Dave Lueth and Scott Robbins of Cabelas and Cabelas for rolling out the red carpet for Jon. They gave a large discount on everything Jon got and donated a Turkey hunting blind to him.

Jon got a lot of gear including an auger that he can work with one hand and a MarCum LX5. Special boots and even those were very difficult for him to put on. Anyway, I believe he has replaced most of his gear that was lost if not more.

It's hard to put in words the feeling when you see Jon go through so much effort to do the things we all take for granted. All of you should feel very good about yourselves. Jon is one deserving fellow angler.

Jon will be ready to go fishing this weekend and we had over $1000 left after we finished getting the fishing gear he needed. $600 of the extra went to getting his bunks installed and the special chair he needs. The rest was given to him as part of the reward fund. I wasn't sure what to do. The check had been made out already and then came the news. I told all of you the extra would be used for the reward fund so I really have to follow through with that and it is still going to be sent by Jon to the Chisago County Sheriff's office.

Jon is a very happy person right now. I believe all of you have welcomed a new Fishing Minnesota family member in the best sort of way. He is absolutely overwhelmed.

I told him it was likely that some of you would want to get him out fishing after he indicated he wanted to post here in the forums. He and his sister had become members this morning before I met him.

Words can't tell you how I feel about all of you and your contributions.

THANK YOU!!!!

[marine_man]

Great Job Rick... thanks for updating everyone!

marine_man

[DTro]

Talk about wiping out a bad story.

Not only wiping it out, but turning it to good.....twofold.

[Random guy]

No thats what it's all about! Glad that we as a group of sportsmen and spotswomen had the opportunity to help, and I'm looking forward to having Jon post and be a part of FM.

Good job to all.

[Heidi B]

Hello Everyone at Fishing Minnesota!

I would like to take a few minutes to THANK YOU ALL from the bottom of my heart for all the support you have shown my brother, Jon Fenner. Jon is having troubles getting on to the computer at home, but he wanted me to thank everyone, and he wanted me to let you know he will be posting soon. His friends took him fishing tonight!

I see you are all talking about these two yahoo's getting caught! I was so happy to hear they were turned in, this is all my family really wanted! I would really like to see them get jail time and pay something. I Guess we will have to see what happens. Hopefully other outdoorsmen and women who suffered a theft or vandalism will get justice along with Jon.

I want to let you know, Fishing Minesota made Jon's day when you took him to Cabellas. He called me on the way home and I could imagine the HUGE smile on his face. He said Rick was a wonderful guy and was excited to meet others from FM. We all can not beleive how many nice people there are in Minnesota, especially all the fishermen and ladies who came to Jon's aid. Jon is so greatful to all of you!!! We all are! We never imagined all this would have happened. I do have to say, in my opinion you could not have picked a more deserving person to help out. He always puts others before his needs, even after his health issuse began. It was so wonderful to see others looking out for him.

I could go on and on but I just wanted to make sure all of you know how much you have touched our hearts and changed our lives forever. Thank you again and I look forward to sharing fishing stories with all of you. Jon's email is [email protected] and I promise I will have him on the computer soon. (He needs a little assistance in this area!...LOL)

MNFishergirl (Heidi Buegler [Fenner])

I posted this in two areas because I want to make sure all of you get a chance to read it. Thank you again for everything!

[Northlander]

Heidi I am very glad that all seems to be working out well for your brother. Its great that the FM family could step up to the plate and help out a fellow angler.

To everyone who helped out, WAY TO GO!!!

[Papa Woodie]

Man, I just got done reading through many posts, because i never heard about the story.

I am super happy to hear of an excellent outcome! I really hope the fisherman in the area notified the police of the breakin's so they can try and claim some of their equipment back!

Justice would be served if the members could have a round or two from these two young gentleman in the boxing ring! My guess is they are not outdoorsmen, but probably would have just made a trip to a few pawn shops!

Rick, and the members of FishingMN are such great people you can always count on! Such a great deal to have you as a part of an extended family!

[Bobby Bass]

Does anyone have an update on how Jon is doing?

[Ely Lake Expert]

Wow what a great read. I have never seen this thread or story before. Good job guys.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

Wow!!!!

Bobby Bass, I was just thinking about how this guy was doing myself today, could not remember his name though...

I sure would like to hear an update from Jon or even his sister, I believe she commented in one of the posts last winter.

So how is Jon doing????? Anyone, Anyone, Bueler, Bueler!!!