Road ID Dog Tag – Cell phone on ICE

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Not sure where to put these so please (anyone) feel free to move them as needed.

2 things – one old and one new

the new one you all prob. heard, as I did recently – seems to be a great idea:
In your cell phone – under contacts – put in ICE. (in case of emergency)
My buddies on the PD said they are starting to be trained to look there – I have a blackberry, so I can put in any amount if info. contacts, dr’s, allergies, blood type, etc..
seems like a good idea. we had the kids do it too on their phones.

the “old method” is a throw back – Dog tags. The Army got me to wearing them, they are a part of me I just don’t notice. I started solo canoeing many years ago – my wife worried, I got a “road id” http://www.roadid.com
Apparently this idea came from a runner who was hit by a car (see site for story) and they come in forms that attach to your shoes, wrist, etc… I chose the simple neck dog tag – it’s been a great choice.
I’ve had the same one on my neck, day, night, canoeing/riding/playing sports in old man’s leagues, swimming, showering, never take it off – yes, even “those special times” for over a decade now. same one, no show of any wear.

lets pull mine out and see…

Cross design engraved on one side

Engraved on the backside is:
Name
Hometown,
home phone/wife name + cell phone
CCWPermit/ US Army VET
NKA / B Positive / Organ Donor
Romans 8:31

My wife  was an emergency room tech in another life…she designed the info on it – to make everyone’s job easy and eliminate mistakes if I am unconcious or unable to speak.

Maybe there are other places that do this – but I just want to say how important I think this is…and it cost me about $20 bucks in stainless steel with a chain all those years ago.

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