stand for the man in black
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A Fundraiser.
STAND FOR THE MAN IN BLACK
STAND FOR THE MAN IN BLACK
Stand for the Man in Black Is a fundraiser
To replace the airplane We lost in a fire ~ September 2013.
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A fundraiser to preserve our past, For our present,
As well as for the future for us all Here at Pioneer Outfitters
And here in Chisana, Alaska
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What is an airplane? Certainly, a luxury to so many.
NOT a luxury to the people Who live in Chisana.
NOT a luxury for those Men, women and children who are
Pioneer Outfitters. Not a luxury to those who live so
Deeply remote in Alaska’s Wrangell Mountains.
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The Man in Black Master Guide Terry Overly
The Youngest Old-Timer in Alaska Overly-One
Boss Papa
A son, a brother, a father and a grandfather.
My best friend, my mentor And our Leader.
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One of the kindest, Most generous,
Incredibly gentle Humans I have ever known.
Living to help others, In any way he can,
Whenever there is a need.
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If every living being is Body, Spirit, Soul and Heart ~
Then Pioneer Outfitters is The heart of all that is
Pioneer Outfitters And
Chisana.
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The Body Is the amazing and inspiring
Untouched, unspoiled And unchanged wilderness
Of Chisana.
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The Spirit Is what you feel
surrounding and filling you As you ride.
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The Soul Of Chisana is that ancient,
Yet still present, living, breathing FORCE
That permeates all that is Alaska.
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Chisana ~ The site of the last Historic Gold Rush
And at one time, The largest log-cabin settlement in
Alaska.
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Pioneer Outfitters Have always considered themselves
Caretakers of Chisana.
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Deeply committed to the Wilderness and wildlife
That surrounds us.
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Devoted to those who come to Chisana To experience the gifts
That Alaska has to offer.
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Steadfast protectors of any who wish to explore, discover and
Chase the adventure ~ That is this wild land.
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We have not stopped Seeing the Blessings hidden
In the disasters.
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Family, friends ~ old and new, Strangers that have come into our lives,
All Standing for the Man in Black.
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Standing ready to help A brother, a father, a friend
A fellow human being. Blessings, all.
To remind us that we too, Are not alone.
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Yet ~ As strong as our Faith And our backs may be… Depending on others ~
Availability and Abilities To receive freight, fuel and supplies
Into Chisana Is us, holding onto the end of a deadly
burning rope, waiting for it to snap.
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An airplane is a tool. The most important tool. A life-line and salvation
To ALL That live in or visit
Chisana.
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An airplane, to us here in Chisana, Is like a car or truck to you.
But in a place that a bicycle or feet Cannot help you.
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Without this tool, Without an airplane,
The power will turn off, Supplies will stop coming,
Horses and livestock will die, Safety, support and rescue
Will ALL be put into grave jeopardy.
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There will be no one, To safely guide those that come
seeking their dreams; To welcome strangers with Willing hearts and homes;
To stand ready to help and protect Those who have need.
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Without this tool, The airplane,
Pioneer Outfitters will die. Without it,
The world will loose a treasure, So many have yet to experience.
Without it, Chisana will loose it’s heart.
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Stand for the Man in Black The fundraiser,
Is most likely, The scariest idea I have ever had…
In a lifetime of crazy and precocious ideas.
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So why do I believe a fundraiser can save The heart of Chisana?
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Because of YOU. Because of all the blessings
That Social Media Has brought into my own life.
You.
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Social Media, Being connected to people
All over the world, Has brought so many blessings
Into our lives. I have learned so much.
My heart overflows today, When in fact, I never knew
Anything was missing. With what YOU have Brought into my life.
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Social Media, Being connected to people
All over the world, Has brought so many blessings
Into our lives. I have learned so much.
My heart overflows today, When in fact, I never knew
Anything was missing. With what YOU have Brought into my life.
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You have shown us, That we too,
Are NOT alone.
I believe in YOU. I believe you will help me to Stand for the Man in Black.
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“As you look, Really look
And find no words ~ Feeling both,
Your heart healing and filling To an inner bursting point ~ And feeling that your soul
Has been laid open,
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… to the breeze and wind Like a raw wound.
This takes you beyond the physical, Past the mental,
This is the spiritual element. This is Chisana.
I am Alaska Chick.”
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Stand with me, Stand for the Man in Black.