+Eric K Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) USA Geocoins is proud to announce our most ambitious project to date. The Fallen Soldiers Geocoin. The Fallen Soldiers Geocoin will come pre activated with a link to an individual soldier that has lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. This project is being done with the direct support of Operation Homefront You can read the letter from Operation Homefront here. It has taken the support of many people to make this project possible. I want to publically thank everyone that has helped on this project. A list of supporters and volunteers can be found on the sales page. You can reserve the Fallen Soldiers Geocoin from USA Geocoins here: Fallen Soldiers Geocoin from USA Geocoins This coin is being sold for ONLY $5.99 and $1.00 of every coin sold will be donated to Operation Homefront. Edited March 18, 2008 by Flying Spaghetti Monster Quote Link to comment
+dflye Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Order sent! This would be about the only coin I wouldn't pre-drill and tag afore setting loose in the field. If a mini-sized version of the info page for each fallen soldier was published on the linked page for each coin, would make it a lot easier for folks to print, laminate and release the info along with the coin. Would it be possible to get a non-activated version at a higher price for those that want to support the cause, but also have a "keeper"? Quote Link to comment
+BilLow Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I'm down for 5. I knew a few soldiers among those lost. Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Order sent! This would be about the only coin I wouldn't pre-drill and tag afore setting loose in the field. If a mini-sized version of the info page for each fallen soldier was published on the linked page for each coin, would make it a lot easier for folks to print, laminate and release the info along with the coin. Would it be possible to get a non-activated version at a higher price for those that want to support the cause, but also have a "keeper"? At this time there are not any plans to make an unactivated version. However that could change in the future. For now the goal is to get the pre-activated coins out to honor all the Fallen Soldiers and this is a hefty goal. Thanks! Eric Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 preorder sent, very nice coin, love to have it and would be of great honor to have one in possession. sweetlife Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Pre - order sent ! There's at least 5 locals from this small area who gave their "Ultimate Sacrifice" . Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 It seems that every time we turn on the news we always here there is another fallen soldier here in Wisconsin. It is so sad. They have been fighting in war now for over 5 years. We hope whoever is our next Presedent will draw our troops back home. There is alot of inacent men and woman out there that are loosing their lives. We know they are doing a job and fighting for our country. To many families are loosing their loved ones. We are proud and honored to help donate money for a good cause. Barry and Val sweetlife Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Sent in my order for a couple Quote Link to comment
+n8turgrl Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Order sent! This is a GREAT idea and such an honorable tribute. Quote Link to comment
Maine Family Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Ordered a few and what a great idea. The coin looks really nice. Quote Link to comment
southpawaz Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Order submitted for 5. Thanks for doing this, and thanks to the volunteers who are helping with the activations! Quote Link to comment
+cgtfh Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 NIce coin. I pre ordered 5 of them. I can not wait to get these coins. Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 :*( I have 9.00 left in my paypal account and thought that this coin would be the perfect place to spend that money.... Then I saw the shipping cost to send it overseas. I'm sorry, but unless I'm reading this wrong somewhere, 7.95 to ship ONE coin is just plain ridiculous. Sorry ya'll. It's a beautiful coin and a wonderful sentiment, but there is no way in heaven or hades I'm spending 8 bucks to ship a coin that is going to cost all of 2 bucks to ship. Naomi Quote Link to comment
+ShmilyNMe Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 If you want one Naomi, I'll buy two and let you buy the extra one from me with $2.00 shipping...just email me via my profile and let me know. Quote Link to comment
+Cache Maine Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Just a thought, is there any way to request specific soldiers....say if I wanted to buy all the coins for all the ones we have lost that were from Maine? Would this be possible? Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Just so everyone is aware on International Shipping charges. The $7.95 is for 1-5 coins. Thanks Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 The name of the coin may be changed to "Fallen Heroes" Someone from the Marines very nicely reminded me that not all branches of the Military are known as 'soldiers' Just want to be clear that he wasn't offended or upset about the name or anything like that, he just wanted to point that out to me. Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Just a thought, is there any way to request specific soldiers....say if I wanted to buy all the coins for all the ones we have lost that were from Maine? Would this be possible? Cache Maine: There are currently 29 military personel listed as KIA from Maine. Also due to the scope of this project it is hard to match up names. We are trying to honor request for family members. For special request they would also have to be done via the pre-pay method. Thank you USA Geocoins Quote Link to comment
+Nochipra Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Got ours reserved. Absolutely wonderful idea!!! Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 One more thing. First thank everyone for your overwhelming support on this project so far. I may need more volunteers to help activate the coins. If you are pretty well versed in editing html please send an e-mail to support at usageocoins dot com Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Received my invoice and will send payment out in the mail tomorrow. I noticed your coin page has a very nice set up with a picture of your fallen hero and a link to read about him along with the coins purpose and mission. Are they all set up like this already or is this something we have to do?? (or am I wishful thinking again) Thanks Lj Quote Link to comment
+reej Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) Pre order sent. Good idea! Edited March 16, 2008 by reej Quote Link to comment
+Smeule Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Woh, that's cool. My father is also in Afghanistan, he's there all most a halve year. But 28 marc he's back in the Netherlands I can't wait. To cellebrate that Smeule sr is back, I organize a "Welkom return event" By, Smeule jr. Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Received my invoice and will send payment out in the mail tomorrow. I noticed your coin page has a very nice set up with a picture of your fallen hero and a link to read about him along with the coins purpose and mission. Are they all set up like this already or is this something we have to do?? (or am I wishful thinking again) Thanks Lj That is how they will all come, each one with a different soldier. Thanks Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I see that they are pre-activated, who is the owner of the coin when you purchase it? Naomi Quote Link to comment
+Smeule Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 That is how they will all come, each one with a different soldier. Thanks Two colleagues of my father died in Afghanistan, is it possible that the become part of this project? Quote Link to comment
R/GBOTS Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 A nice looking coin. Good job. Quote Link to comment
+jtbrady01 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Great job! Placed my order. Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 I see that they are pre-activated, who is the owner of the coin when you purchase it? Naomi There is a user account that has been setup just for the coins. That special account wil be the owner of the coins. Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 That is how they will all come, each one with a different soldier. Thanks Two colleagues of my father died in Afghanistan, is it possible that the become part of this project? The ultimate goal of this project is to keep selling the coins until everyone that has died in Iraq and Afghanistan has been honored. Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I see that they are pre-activated, who is the owner of the coin when you purchase it? Naomi There is a user account that has been setup just for the coins. That special account wil be the owner of the coins. Thanks Eric Will they be adopted over? Naomi Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 I see that they are pre-activated, who is the owner of the coin when you purchase it? Naomi There is a user account that has been setup just for the coins. That special account wil be the owner of the coins. Thanks Eric Will they be adopted over? Naomi No, the coins will be owned by the special account that has been set up. The main goal of these coins is to travel as a constant memorial to those that have died in Iraq and Afghanistan and raise awarenees of Operation Homefront. Thank you Quote Link to comment
+reej Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I see that they are pre-activated, who is the owner of the coin when you purchase it? Naomi There is a user account that has been setup just for the coins. That special account wil be the owner of the coins. Thanks Eric Will they be adopted over? Naomi No, the coins will be owned by the special account that has been set up. The main goal of these coins is to travel as a constant memorial to those that have died in Iraq and Afghanistan and raise awarenees of Operation Homefront. Thank you The main goal will also stay remain when there is an adaption. or am i wrong. Now the buyer is no coinholder. so $5.99 is full funding to the project. ReeJ Quote Link to comment
+ThirstyMick Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 (edited) I see that they are pre-activated, who is the owner of the coin when you purchase it? Naomi There is a user account that has been setup just for the coins. That special account wil be the owner of the coins. Thanks Eric Will they be adopted over? Naomi No, the coins will be owned by the special account that has been set up. The main goal of these coins is to travel as a constant memorial to those that have died in Iraq and Afghanistan and raise awarenees of Operation Homefront. Thank you The main goal will also stay remain when there is an adaption. or am i wrong. Now the buyer is no coinholder. so $5.99 is full funding to the project. ReeJ Just to confirm, these are shipping via USPS, right? (as opposed to by cache) Edited March 17, 2008 by ThirstyMick Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 I see that they are pre-activated, who is the owner of the coin when you purchase it? Naomi There is a user account that has been setup just for the coins. That special account wil be the owner of the coins. Thanks Eric Will they be adopted over? Naomi No, the coins will be owned by the special account that has been set up. The main goal of these coins is to travel as a constant memorial to those that have died in Iraq and Afghanistan and raise awarenees of Operation Homefront. Thank you The main goal will also stay remain when there is an adaption. or am i wrong. Now the buyer is no coinholder. so $5.99 is full funding to the project. ReeJ Just to confirm, these are shipping via USPS, right? (as opposed to by cache) Yes, they will ship to the purchase that purchases the coin. When you receive the coins we are hoping that you will not keep them but place them in caches. Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment
+wavejim Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 The pre-order submit isn't working this morning. Put me down for 5. Quote Link to comment
R/GBOTS Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 When you receive the coins we are hoping that you will not keep them but place them in caches. Thanks Eric I'll say again, it is a very nice coin, but, I think, for me anyway, a donation directly to Operation Homefront makes more sense. Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 The pre-order submit isn't working this morning. Put me down for 5. Please give it another try, the reservations page should be working. Thank you Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 When you receive the coins we are hoping that you will not keep them but place them in caches. Thanks Eric I'll say again, it is a very nice coin, but, I think, for me anyway, a donation directly to Operation Homefront makes more sense. This is part of the reasoning of this project is to raise awareness for Operation Homefront. We hope that you and others will also feel free to make contributions to Operation Homefront directly along with the donations that will be made from the sale of the coins. Thank you USA Geocoins Quote Link to comment
Caveman! Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 A great idea, count me in for 5. To bad there's no possability to donate the coin. keep up the good work!! Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE THAT MADE RESERVATIONS! While working on the server the file that had the regular reservations was accidentally deleted. Anyone that made regular reservations only will need to remake the reservations. Fallen Heroes Geocoin Reservations The guaranteed reservations were fine and those invoices were already sent out. We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you USA Geocoins Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Title update for the OP. Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Looks like there may still be some problems with the webpage. You should get the confirmation page when you make your reservations. If you don't get the confirmation page please check back to the page later why we try to fix these issues. Thank you Quote Link to comment
bflylady Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I got mine through OK -- at least it appears as tho I did Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 I'm expecting these coins in any day now. The volunteers have been busting their tails to help get these all pre-activated. Right now we have 463 of the 800 activated. You can view the coins under this profile: Fallen Heroes Geocoins Profile If any of you are versed enough in HTML to help activate some of the coins please feel free to contact me via my profile. Thanks! Eric K Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Received mine order today, they are really nice coins. Thank you BUT... Stupid question time....What do I do with them? Grab them from somewhere or just place them in a cache, or or or what ??? I know it's going to be a simple answer but I'm brain dead and can't figure it out : ) LJ Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I received mine as well! Cool looking coins. I just grabbed one and wrote a quick log for it. Then I contacted another cacher and will be sending it to him to put in a cache. It's in another country so I hope it's OK!! The rest I'll be putting in caches or sending out to other cachers in the U.S. I guess that's how they were intended to be handled? If I'm wrong, I hope somebody will set me straight! Quote Link to comment
+Lazer Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I got my coins today as well, very nice! I would also like to know about what I need to do. Do I just grab it or what? I'm going to an event Saturday and would like to showcase them for people to discover. Quote Link to comment
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