rhapsodyred99 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 My second troop as a TD was to a local area children's hospital. Afterwords we went to a local landmark for a picture for LFL. I went Sans Backpack because the hospital was concerned I would bump into equipment. He was not too sure about us....I stood there and tried not to look toooooo threatening! Even the Staff got in on the action: We had to make sure they had no droids hiding on their system.... A few Local Citizens wanted to get in on the act: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Love those kind of troops. Awesome pics too Frankie . Did i mention i love nurses ? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opi wan Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Verry cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Very nice... And some hot nurses too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nice one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3laton3 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 This is exactly as I like troop...and the most rewarding...sadly lately looks like there're less and less troops of this kind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looking good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer105 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I look forward to doing stuff like that If My Armor ever arrives here !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhapsodyred99 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Troops like that are very rewarding. Cons and parades and such are fun, but its nice to see the joy in kids faces that otherwise would be in for yet another day at the hospital focusing on thier hurts not the fun in life. The best thing about suiting up is the happiness we bring to people wherever we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhapsodyred99 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 This past weekend I Represented the MEPD at the ASK fun walk and 5K charity event in Richmond Va. ASK is a childhood cancer center and this is one of the big fundraisers they hold a year. This is my Garrison's 11th year there! The best moment for me was when a little knee high ASK Kid with Downs Syndrome came up to me and put his hand out. I thought He wanted a High five, but instead he grabbed my hand and held it and stood by my side for a long time. Then he hugged my leg and ran back to his parents. later, the ASK Kids Paraded through the crowds and when he passed us, he saluted! I was so happy to be able to make this one. This folks, is what it is all about. Early on I was able to inspect a potential trouble maker, and I had to let him know I would be there if he stepped out of line... All was well until his buddy showed up and things got a little ugly....If I had only remebered they travel in single file to hide their numbers.... I soon restored order however... We were poised at the finish line to cheer them on... Later, local citizens wanted to get a few pics of the Empire's finest: and this is the victory story of the troop: from Eric Russel of Pop My Flash Photograpghy: This is why I go out to troop with the 501st. This little girl pictured here was coming up the sidewalk in her wheelchair with her mom and she started to cry as soon as she saw Darth Vader. She wanted her picture taken with Vader. Her mom wheeled her up, and she said "No.. I am going to stand." She pulled her self up out of her chair, took off her face mask and held her portable kit for this shot. It took all of energy but she wanted this. It's moments like this, to make a child's life better even for a brief moment and have a happy memory that her whole family can all share. We had a strong turnout: Finally, after a hard days work, our friend, TD 11038 heads off to a well deserved rest: Thanks for looking my Brothers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Looks like a great troop, all ways nice to see your sandy in action. Troop on bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Yes, this is what its all about, love the story and pics. Frankie. Troop on bro..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhapsodyred99 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 My Garrison supported a Make A Wish birthday party for a little boy with kidney cancer this weekend. I suited up as The Boss this time around, but thought I would share the pics anyway. Here is the video of his reaction...Listen to all the It's Darth Vader! and Awesome! <iframe src="https://www.facebook...01396916782261" width="720" height="1280" frameborder="0"></iframe> http://www.flickr.co...006/9291337163/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/hharv006/9291316707/ he got over his shyness in a bit. The little boy and his family. (his sister broke the pinata later and her first act was to get pick up a piece of candy and hand it to me) The pinata was in the shape of a Vader head, I offered my Lightsaber as the weapon of choice to decimate it (polycarbinate battle blade) What is it about a tall dark stranger that make women want to pose with babies? Several padawan's were turned to the Dark Side this day.... Group shot with some of the kids posing in action poses... Uh oh! we have a runner! And here we have the Empire's finest (and one lonely jedi) prior to walking to the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Great troop, great pic bro. Your Vader looks top class, and fits you well. Troop on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Awesome stuff, Frank! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantina Craig Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Great photos buddy. Looked like a fantastic troop :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Amazing pics Frank!!!!! Like a lot the bad *** attitude pic you have as your avatar one. Inspires visual ideas for cool imperial stuff Congrats again man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktip Shark Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 You rock Vader armor perfectly man! Everyone there looks so top notch! Not a greater feeling in the world than bringing a kid happiness like this. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Outstanding indeed! I love doing the hospital events. It is the most rewarding troop I attend. Can't wait to see more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhapsodyred99 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks guys! I am not a big convention goer, but I love the charity troops. That child's reaction was priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhapsodyred99 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Star Wars reads October 5, 2013: We had a lot of events in Virginia this year and we were spread thin Troopers from all over the state converged on requested appearance venues, sometimes in twos or threes, but even small troops are rewarding. I played the Big Guy this time around. I got a bit distracted with a good book: I soon got my Loyal trooper into the act: What's that you say? Something on my Shoulder? AIIIEEEE! Why does someone ALWAYS have to mention Jar Jar.... I had to show my Young Apprentice how to do a proper force choke: Three of the Empire's Finest I have not given up on the Sandy, but When I can be Vader...I be Vader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard8 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Love that Vader armor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sarge Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Your gear is awesome my friend and looks like you do a ton of Trooping. Thanks for sharing your great photos with us all. It inspires me to get my act together and get my kit done so I can start my troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhapsodyred99 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Haunted Science lab, Science Museum of Western Virginia October 26, 2013 This event marked my 10th troop. It was a childrens science museum Halloween event. About 150 kids and parents showed up and we had alot of fun. Nice costumes on some of those kids! I played Vader Again. Early in the night I had to defend myself against 2 attackers... My younger Anakin and and A Luke who somehow had stolen a red saber... (they have an Omniglobe that can project things like planets etc, and as you can see it has a death star setting!) Here we are with the deathstar more Prominent: The Crew: We did not have an official photographer at this event since most of our members were at the National Air and Space Museum's Air N Scare in DC, but got these shots from folks who attended and were nice enough to send them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Epic looking ROTJ you got there, Frank! Always great to see pics of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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