OT: One of our own could use some help

Reply #40

raymel — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:27:39 GMT

Every vote counted! so I wanted to thank you for yours I really appreciate the help to get me over the top!

I'm now gunning for the number 1 spot voting starts this friday dec 14th at 9pm EST and continues until the 21st of Dec please tell others and don't forget to vote every day...

thank you so much

An Army Of One

Dezmond Perkins

aka

thewordsmith

Reply #39

raymel — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:25:25 GMT

I appreciate your support and you're absolutely right it is an excellent gesture to think, know, and feel that people would take time out of their day just to help me out, I could never begin to explain how much I appreciate that. I feel wonderful thank you.

I will need more support starting this friday dec 14th at 9pm est there will be 3 new pieces on the site I know you will enjoy!

thank you

A Soldier Fighting For Freedom

dezmond perkins

aka

thewordsmith

Reply #38

raymel — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:22:47 GMT

thank you for your support, it came at a time when it was very much needed...please continue to vote starting the 14th of Dec @ 9pm EST I will have new pieces on the site I know you will enjoy!

thank you so much

Reply #37

raymel — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:20:35 GMT

Thank you for the x-tra push....made it to Austin and had a blast! voting starts back on the 14th of Dec and will commence until the 21st of Dec I owe it to you all for pushing me over the top...thank you so much

Reply #36

ducksafloat — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:15:53 GMT

hey now Todd Everyone!

Dez, is back home and beside himself!really elated! i know u guys put him over the edge! so very much i thank u! he will be back first chance he gets!

Todd, no surprise here, again, u have made me fall deeper in love wit' u, ever u so much i thank u

Reply #35

raymel — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:40:38 GMT

Hello Everyone!!!

I just want to once again say thank you for helping me make it through. I was ranked number 4 which means I am advancing to the next round!

Famecast will be flying me to Austin, TX to perform this monday, and I'm very excited! I will have 10 minutes to perform so I will have 2-3 new poems on the site soon as i will keep you posted, voting will resume in13days.

Now everything starts all over there is no ranking right now in the top 5, the goal now is for number 1... [ More ]

Reply #34

CARBOB — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:27:37 GMT

Todd, thank for creating this thread. It's a very nice gesture on everyone's part that voted to support Dez. I hope he makes it

Reply #33

sook7b — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:34:35 GMT

i voted allso good luck

Reply #32

calabs — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:20:49 GMT

WOW!! That's great news ducks!! #4!!! Been voting every day...got the last one in today.... best of luck to you Dezmond

Reply #31

Todd — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:35:42 GMT

Alright everyone, 3 hours left to vote! Please get your vote in for today -- last chance! Go to www.famecast.com and search for thewordsmith.

Reply #30

ducksafloat — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:20:43 GMT

UPDATE EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our Soldier-Boy is now #4 !!! NO MOTHER could be prouder!

PLEASE KEEP THE VOTES COMING! gotta stay there til noon!!!!! EST-Time!

Todd,

Dez, couldn't get on-line last night, just got off the phone with him, he has been trying to access the site from his black-berry, guess he couldn't figure it out! if he can't I will keep everyone updated!

now i also got a phone call yesterday from a member @ the post... [ More ]

Reply #29

Todd — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:58:20 GMT

WOW!!

Everyone please keep voting

Reply #28

ducksafloat — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:41:15 GMT

Update!!!

just got off the phone with Dez, he wants me to tell u all thanks again and that he has moved to #5, however, he must stay there til noon tomorrow in order to get to the final round! so please do keep the votes comin' and a warm thank u 2 the lot of u guys

Reply #27

Todd — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:21:28 GMT

Hi Dezmond,

That would be really great; I look forward (anxiously!) to reading about your experiences in Iraq. I can't imagine what that must have been like, but maybe I can begin to know from your descriptions. Thank you

Reply #26

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:49:51 GMT

Todd,

I know alot of people have question re; iraq I will come back as soon as I'm able to do a blog where they can ask question and I will answer whatever I can without incriminating myself lol ;-) but seriously I will try to make it back here asap, my PC is acting up I'm in the library now as I type this. ;-) see ya soon!

Dezmond Perkins

An Army Of One

Reply #25

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:45:30 GMT

Maddog10

I wanted to come by and show my appreciation for your support it really means alot to me, and also to humbly ask that yu continue to vote for me on a daily basis, I'm ranked number 6 right now and need to be in the top 5 in order to progress to Austin,TX for the finals and a shot at winning $10,000.00 and if you know others pass the info onto to them as well.

voting for this round ends this friday nov 30th at noon eastern time.

I appreciate this thank you so much

D... [ More ]

Reply #24

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:42:54 GMT

Kidzmom,

Just wanted to stop by to show my appreciation for your support! I appreciate you more than you could ever know.

I would like to humbly ask that you continue to vote everyday as of right now I'm ranked number 6 and need to be in the top 5 in order to progress to the next round. I've come so far so i can't stop now.

voting for this round ends friday nov 30th at noon so if you know others that can spare some time to help a soldier out please let them know.

thank you so very... [ More ]

Reply #23

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:40:32 GMT

Ms.Lotto Chica' ;--)

thank you for your support it really means alot to me as does this contest the money is excellent and having my voice and messages heard will be even greater!

please continue to vote for me on a daily basis, Im currently ranked number 6 and need to be number 5 in order to progress to the next round...voting ends this friday nov 3oth at noon please help and spread the word.

thank you so so much

Dezmond Perkins

Fighting So Other Can Be Free

An Army Of O... [ More ]

Reply #22

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:37:40 GMT

LottoMike

Wanted to drop by and say thank you very much for your support it means the world to me. If you're not voting everyday please do so I'm ranked number 6 rignt now and need to be in the top 5 in order to progress to the next round by the 30th (this friday) at noon!

Your friend jeremy/ it's a big army but at the same time a small army and it's very possible we may have crossed paths...what is his last name, because if i do know him it'd be by that.

thank you (vote ever... [ More ]

Reply #21

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:33:14 GMT

Jake-

I just want to say thank you for taking the time to vote for me it is very much appreciated!

At this time I'm ranked number 6 in the contest and in order to move to the next round I need to be in the top 5 if you are not voting everyday please do so for me so that I may have a chance to be flown Austin, TX to perform at a shot winning $10,000.00 but also more importantly having my voice and messages heard all over the world.

Thank you again for you time it means a great deal to me... [ More ]

Reply #20

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:29:06 GMT

Lotterybraker: For you to not know me, and to still help me out with sometime as simple as voting just really overwhelms my spirit, it just goes to show that people can still depend on the kindness of strangers in their time of need, and I'm extremely greatful! ;--)

If you're not voting daily I humbly ask that you do so, as I'm ranked number 6 right now and need to be in the top 5 by this friday the 30th at noon it is imparative that i get more votes so if you know others that are willing to... [ More ]

Reply #19

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:25:42 GMT

I appeciate the daily votes that you have bestowed upon me, they are greatly appreciated....

I need more help I'm ranked number 6 and need to be in the top 5 in order to progress if you know others please tell them voting ends this friday nov 30th at noon.

This means more to me than you could ever know, and I truely and whole heartedly appreciate your time and efforts in aiding and assisting in getting me over the hump.

Dezmond Perkins

An Army Of One

Reply #18

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:23:11 GMT

The Infamous NITEHAWK61 ;--)

I appreciate you taking the time to vote for me this contest is very important to me, and while the monetary aspect of it is good, having my voice heard by thousands would be equally as good, that's why my writing has a message of some sort. I'd like to humbly ask you to continue to vote for me everyday until the 30th of Nov noon as I'm ranked nubmer 6 right now and need to be in the top 5 to progress it is imparative that i receive more votes.

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Reply #17

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:19:52 GMT

Wow you posted it on myspace, it should get alot of recognition thank you so much, that is very much appreciated!

I had no idea, please continue to vote everyday until the 30th of Nov voting closes at noon that day and I'm currently ranked number 6 and need to be in the top 5 in order to advance. I appreciate your help.

thank you again

Dezmond Perkins

Fight For Our Country

Reply #16

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:17:13 GMT

Hello,

just wanted to extend my undying gratitude for you votes, and continue to encourage you to do so daily I'm ranked number 6 and need to be in the top 5 to make it to Austin,TX to perform at a shot of winning the $10,000.00 and boy could I sure use the extra push...

I appreciate your time

thank you so much

Dezmond Perkins

An Army Of One

Reply #15

raymel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:14:56 GMT

Todd, thank you so very much I appreciate this more than you could ever know.

As of right now I'm currently ranked number 6 and I need to be in the top 5 in order to be flown to Austin, TX to perform at a shot of winning the $10,000.00 please continue to vote everyday until the 30th of Nov (this friday) at noon eastern time is when the voting ends.

Again i appreciate you helping me out...this means the world to me.

Dezmond Perkins

Proudly Serving Our Country

Reply #14

lotterybraker — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:46:14 GMT

Well I dont know him but am proud to help out someone who has helped us all..I am going to vote..

Reply #13

calabs — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:36:26 GMT

Sorry for the late response Todd.... Yes I had a chance to view the video and go to his website.... a really nice tribute to his mother!! The votes are coming....and coming..... and coming.....

Reply #12

NITEHAWK61 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:36:49 GMT

done!!!

and lots of luck to Dezmond.

Happy holidays everyone

Reply #11

LinByDaBay — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:06:39 GMT

I love this....it is something i listen to alot..and read....I have posted Dez on myspace page...so everyone can hear how good he iz....got my vote...myspace.com/QuickCheckCoffee

Reply #10

justxploring — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:56:22 GMT

This is a very interesting and thought provoking site. I you are also listening to the words of these people speaking.

Reply #9

MADDOG10 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:17:44 GMT

Done...

Reply #8

Kidzmom — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:07:21 GMT

He has my vote

Reply #7

LottoChica23 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:27:56 GMT

Done

Reply #6

raymel — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:22:58 GMT

hey now Todd Everyone! Here's my Shout!

um missin' the lot of u's waaaaaaaaay 2 much! ;-)

thank u all so very much! just got of the phone with Dez, he says he's number #6, he needs to maintain #5 til the 30th! so the votes are very important. he's having computer problems right now, but he will be here the very first chance he gets and expresses much appreciation!

now as for me, i'll be back no later than the eve of the new year and um gone tear the state of TX's a brand new at... [ More ]

Reply #5

LOTTOMIKE — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:09:43 GMT

hope your doing well ducksafloat!,i'll be voting for you dezmond.my best friend jeremy has been over in iraq since the summer of 2003.you two might've even met you never know.hope you do well in the contest

Reply #4

Todd — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:41:30 GMT

Here's some links to help everyone out.

The link for the contest entry (vote once per day):

http://www.famecast.com/contest/stage_top10.php?stage_id=32 round_id=155 artist_id=4478

After you vote, check out Dezmond's web site there -- Amazing!!

http://www.famecast.com/backstage/artist.php?artist_id=4478 backstage=1

Reply #3

Todd — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:37:42 GMT

She's actually using Dezmond's LP account now, not sure why. She may be posting less because of Dr.'s orders, but I'm not sure. Maybe she could give us a shout!

Did you get a chance to view the video? It's really good. You can tell it is a very emotional story for him.

I hope everyone gets a chance to vote every day. I know I will be. One so far for today.

Reply #2

calabs — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:25:24 GMT

You got my vote! thanks for letting us know Todd!

BTW- Patrice hasn't posted in a while... do you know if she's OK (PM works

Reply #1

Jake — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:24:12 GMT

On my way there now. J

PS - took less than 2 minutes to register and vote. Found Visit Artist Backstage very interesting. Never heard of this site before. Thanks Todd

OT: One of our own could use some help

Todd — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:56:39 GMT

This is off-topic, but I'd risk going off-topic to help out one of our own, who proudly serves this country.

Ducksafloat's son, Dezmond, has served in the United States Army for 12 years now, and has recently returned from Iraq. He's a hero to us all.

Now Dezmond is back state-side, and has resumed his love of poetry. Dezmond entered a nationwide contest, and has advanced to the top 25. If he can get to the next round of the competition he will be flown to Austin, TX to perform and will... [ More ]