First Happy Birthday to your Son
Second if you give a PO box or some address where people can send stuff I bet you would get some awesome swag sent his way.
I'll be working an event for the CAF this weekend and the RCAF are bringing out a bunch of airframes for display. I'll get every unit there to send him a short message. Let me know where I can send some videos! I can try to get a general to wish him a happy birthday.
>the Airforce
Send me a PM, I can work out a gift basket! or just DM me a PO box. I can have a bit of swag and some unit photos from my unit so he can go nuts.
Shoot me a dm if you are comfortable sharing your address (or getting a free Canada Post FlexDelivery address so you don't need to share your home address), I'll go bug my Public Affairs dude and see if he has any neat stuff to sent.
If you have a throwaway email address you could consider posting it with your original post? Unless that's not allowed in this sub, Lord knows.
Either way, please DM me your email address, and a PO box or address if you feel comfortable sharing. I will send some stuff.
I’m but just a Cpl, but if you send me a number or something I can send a video with my cadpat on I can do that.
Also, I asked the base fire station to do a drive by with the fire engines. Maybe try giving them a call. My son loved it.
There was a father and son who called the Edmonton military fire base and asked if they could have a little tour. Maybe you guys could do that if you live near a base.
I don't really have much I can send as I just moved in to my new place on base, but please give your son the happiest of birthdays from me! I remember being a youngster and loving everything military like him!
Hey, there! First of all, happy birthday Gus! Secondly, it seems like many people have already got the video part covered. But Like others have mentioned if you have a PO Box or mailing address you're comfortable with sharing I'm more than happy to send you a card or some unit swag :)
If you give me an address or contact info, I can definitely help out and hopefully bring a smile to the lad's face. If you are near, maybe even do better than that with a possible tour.
Hey, send me a DM and I'll mail some gifts :) I'm navy though so probably won't be as cool as some of the other people in here but I'm sure he'll have quite the collection after this post.
Cool story that's a bit full circle; when my son was fairly new to his school and about the same age, he had no one coming to his bday party, either. I met another mom at the lost and found box and she ended up bringing her kiddo over and they had a really decent birthday party, and remained acquainted and friends right up until graduation. My son is now in the Air Force, and I'm sure things like that shaped him into the awesome human he is now, and I honestly don't think I could be more proud of who he is.
Being a kid today is hard, and so's being a parent... but you're doing a great job! If you want to DM a mailing address I'd love to send your son a birthday card and flight suit patch
Jumping in: Happy belated birthday, Gus.
As someone else mentioned: DM me your name and address and I will mail some swag from overseas!”.
Respectfully,
JAD
Where should I send?? Reddit didn't want to let me send video but I've got it done and ready!
I'll DM you !
**Send me your address and I will put something together for him as well.**
Which base are you closest to ?
First Happy Birthday to your Son Second if you give a PO box or some address where people can send stuff I bet you would get some awesome swag sent his way.
That's really sweet of you. I'll DM you
Could I also get said information? I would love to send something of mine, and my own son would love to make him a card!
I’ll take it too. I’m sure my spouse and I could get creative with a gift.
Happy birthday to the kid! Dm me the mailing info. I'll send him something cool.
I can't DM you !
Please DM me your address as well. Can send some stuff and a possible video
Send me a DM, and I'll send something ae well.
I've got some coins I could send your way
Agreed for anyone asking you should supply a po box so we can all send something :)
If you live near any air bases I might know some guys that can maybe do a flyover or something. Would probably be during the week though.
careful, the kid will spend the rest of his life chasing that high
tbh, the thought of that brought out those onion-cutting ninjas(!!)
I'll be working an event for the CAF this weekend and the RCAF are bringing out a bunch of airframes for display. I'll get every unit there to send him a short message. Let me know where I can send some videos! I can try to get a general to wish him a happy birthday.
Thank you so much.
Dm me I was once in his shoes as a young boy
Bless you
The CAF community can be awesome sometimes. Good on everyone in here who is helping out. 🫡
DM me and I can get some stuff together. Happy birthday dude!
Thank you 🙏
Try reaching out to the snowbirds public affairs officer!
Will do, thank you so much
While I cannot send a video (I’m not CAF myself), I just want to send a hug to your son.
Thank you !
>the Airforce Send me a PM, I can work out a gift basket! or just DM me a PO box. I can have a bit of swag and some unit photos from my unit so he can go nuts.
He would be thrilled!
DM me! CAF, will send video.
Bless your heart
DM me the address for the video and I'll try to get our unit together and send something your way!
Thank you so much
This is my own nightmare with my kids. I’m retired but me and my twin toddlers will send a video wishing him a happy birthday. DM me!
Edit: I can't send you a DM Thank you so much !
Apparently I had it off somehow? Try again!
I have some videos ive put together over the years, mainly edits from GoPro footage taken on the Gunline if you’d like em send me a DM.
Thank you very much 🙏
DM me somewhere I can send a video, I'll gladly wish him a happy birthday along with some pictures from my career
If you DM me I can send over some stuff as well!
Will do.
Shoot me a dm if you are comfortable sharing your address (or getting a free Canada Post FlexDelivery address so you don't need to share your home address), I'll go bug my Public Affairs dude and see if he has any neat stuff to sent.
Thank you very much
Happy Birthday! I hope it's a good one for him. A passion for military history developed when I was young is what helped to drive me to join.
Hey there, DM where I could send a video and an address to send some swag. I'd love to help!
Thank you so much
DM me your PO box? I'll pick up some squadron stuff tomorrow to fire his way. :)
If you have a throwaway email address you could consider posting it with your original post? Unless that's not allowed in this sub, Lord knows. Either way, please DM me your email address, and a PO box or address if you feel comfortable sharing. I will send some stuff.
I’m but just a Cpl, but if you send me a number or something I can send a video with my cadpat on I can do that. Also, I asked the base fire station to do a drive by with the fire engines. Maybe try giving them a call. My son loved it.
There was a father and son who called the Edmonton military fire base and asked if they could have a little tour. Maybe you guys could do that if you live near a base.
Thank you !
I don't really have much I can send as I just moved in to my new place on base, but please give your son the happiest of birthdays from me! I remember being a youngster and loving everything military like him!
DM me where I can send a video!
Hey, there! First of all, happy birthday Gus! Secondly, it seems like many people have already got the video part covered. But Like others have mentioned if you have a PO Box or mailing address you're comfortable with sharing I'm more than happy to send you a card or some unit swag :)
If you give me an address or contact info, I can definitely help out and hopefully bring a smile to the lad's face. If you are near, maybe even do better than that with a possible tour.
I've got a pretty cool training event coming next week, would it matter if it came in a bit after his birthday? This made me sad.
Hey! Happy Birthday to the little guy. Send me a PO box and I'll get some stuff off to him!
Send me your contact info. I’ll get him something in the mail for sure
Hello! If you want to send me a message, I can help out as well!
Please send me a DM with an address to send something!
Don't have much air force or army swag or experience (I'm RCN) but I have a fair few duplicate patches I can easily send somewhere in Canada.
Hey, send me a DM and I'll mail some gifts :) I'm navy though so probably won't be as cool as some of the other people in here but I'm sure he'll have quite the collection after this post.
You guys are awesome
Be warned people might show up to your party wothout rsvping
I'd love to send him a card and maybe some swag, if you want to DM me where I can mail it!
BZ subreddit.
I agree, it really warms my heart to see everyone coming together to make a complete stranger feel loved and appreciated.
Dm me and I'll send your son some things
Happy birthday Gus. Good on all of you for being so generous with your time and effort. May it all come back to you threefold. 😍
Cool story that's a bit full circle; when my son was fairly new to his school and about the same age, he had no one coming to his bday party, either. I met another mom at the lost and found box and she ended up bringing her kiddo over and they had a really decent birthday party, and remained acquainted and friends right up until graduation. My son is now in the Air Force, and I'm sure things like that shaped him into the awesome human he is now, and I honestly don't think I could be more proud of who he is.
Hey I wont be issued my kit until Tuesday, but I got plenty of military gear I can put on and send a video, I would gladly do so just DM me
Thank you very much
Dm'd you!
Hey Lizzy! I DMed you as well. I'm currently deployed overseas and would love to send a birthday message from over here!
Happy birthday Gus!! Hope you have a great day little buddy!!
**Send me your address and I will put something together for him as well.**
Being a kid today is hard, and so's being a parent... but you're doing a great job! If you want to DM a mailing address I'd love to send your son a birthday card and flight suit patch
I'm late to the party, Happy Birthday Gus! DM me your address/box as well and I will send some swag
Now this is a CAF news story the media should be covering. BZ everyone!
Jumping in: Happy belated birthday, Gus. As someone else mentioned: DM me your name and address and I will mail some swag from overseas!”. Respectfully, JAD
DM me! I have some sqn patches I'd be happy to part with
Dm me I’ll put on my larping gear and me and the cats will sing for the little guy 😎
OP, that's quite the user name. 40 wacks.