OPERATION "YOU ROLLED THANKS"

This program was started in June 2003 by Ron and Ruby Clements
at their Eagles' Nest Recreational Ranch in Norwood, Colorado to honor and "Welcome Home" the men and women of all military services
who had served honorably, oversees in "Operation Iraqi Freedom" (OIF).
The program ran during the period June to November 15, 2003
and was open on a first come, first served basis to active duty members of the US Air Force; Army; Navy; Marines and all Reserve forces
called to active duty; of any race; creed; military
rank or grade who served in the Iraqi Theater of Operations.

Operation "You Rolled-Thanks" was at "no cost" to the OIF Veteran or their dependent(s) and included all lodging; meals; participation in Ranch activities such as horseback riding; lake and stream trout fishing; crawfish catching; wildlife viewing; hiking; backpacking; ATV riding; camp fire cookouts; and indoor recreation. In addition, sight seeing tours were conducted to various Parks; National Forests; and other tourist attractions in the beautiful Southwest Colorado Rocky Mountains. During the period September, October and November, some of the Veterans and dependents participated in archery or rifle hunting for Rocky Mountain Elk.

The testimonials given and surveys completed by the over
70 participating Veterans; spouses; and children indicate the program was an overwhelming success in rewarding
some of our military personnel for their service in helping to protect and preserve the freedom of the United States. A special "Thank You" is given to those that contributed to this program and helped provide funding for the period of operation in 2003.

As previously shown on this website our goal was to continue to provide this program on a cost free basis through 2004. The Internal Revenue Service had originally given verbal authorization that contributions to the program were tax deductible. After completed staffing by the IRS, their final ruling was the program could not be continued as non-profit "tax deductible" beyond November 15, 2003. We are continuing to try to find ways to obtain funding so the program can reopen at "no cost" to the OIF Veteran. We are retired military and certainly are not rich; we must have help in funding in order to provide the program at no cost.

SPONSORSHIP
Any individual; organization; company or corporation that would like to sponsor an OIF Veteran may contact Eagles' Nest Ranch Veterans Retreat or Lone Cone Outfitters, Inc
through this website or by calling Ron Clements @ 706 549 6655 for complete details.

UPDATE ON
OPERATION "YOU ROLLED-THANKS" - 2008

We offer a 20% discount to the men and women of the Military Service, National Guard, and Reserves who have had a tour of duty in Iraq and/or Alghanistan during the current conflict in those countries.

Ron Clements, (Ole Fighter Pilot).
And staff of Eagles' Nest Ranch & Lone Cone Outfitters, Inc.