I won't be able to make "Opening day"....(Worthwhile)

Mudd · September 12, 2015, 08:29:00 PM

This will be the 1st time in years that I will miss opening day here in Missouri.

Here's my excuse.

I was honored to be selected to join other WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam veterans via the Central Missouri Honor Flight to make the trip to Washington DC.

I hope to gain something from making this trip.

I sat on the paperwork for almost 5 years because I wasn't confident I could handle standing at the wall.

I guess the only way I can make this hunting related is to give the reason why I wouldn't be there for "Opener".

God bless, Mudd

PS: Administrators I will understand if this gets pulled.

Sam McMichael · September 12, 2015, 08:33:00 PM

Mudd, some things are so important that missing opening day is o.k. Congratulations on making the trip. Thanks to you and all the other people who have protected our freedom so we could sit in the stand this morning.

BAK · September 12, 2015, 08:38:00 PM

Mudd, standing at that wall is damn tuff but worth it.

Stump73 · September 12, 2015, 08:42:00 PM

Thanks Mudd for serving or country!

tracker12 · September 12, 2015, 08:53:00 PM

Ws able to take father (WWII) veteran before he passed way. It was a very nice trip and very moving for him. I live in the D.C area and they do a great job bring the vets in.

Eric Sprick · September 12, 2015, 08:56:00 PM

Thanks for your service! Enjoy the trip, you earned it

Eric

VA Elite · September 12, 2015, 09:36:00 PM

I have been to the wall a few times. it's a short drive for me. it tAkes my breath away each time. my late grandfather stormed Normandy and lived to tell it. amazing generation they are. God bless!

Tom · September 13, 2015, 06:27:00 AM

Mudd, I made the trip in '99 and although I haven't been back it was worth every minute. Emotions will come forth that have been bottled up for decades when you see your lost brothers etched on the wall.Welcome Home,brother.

Chad Orde · September 13, 2015, 06:50:00 AM

God Bess Mud thanks for your service you are why we get an opening day!

Cyclic-Rivers · September 13, 2015, 07:44:00 AM

Thank you for your Service Roy, I hope the trip is a good one!

Tom Mussatto · September 13, 2015, 04:32:00 PM

Mudd, can't think of a better reason to miss an opening day. The season is long. While there I lost friends and when the traveling memorial came to Jacksonville we spent some time there. For those who are unable to make the trip to D.C this is a good alternative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgBf-QKS1N0

fmscan · September 13, 2015, 04:40:00 PM

Glad you are going Mudd... I think you will be happy you went too.

centaur · September 13, 2015, 04:48:00 PM

Mudd, I have been to the Wall twice, and made way too many rubbings. Very emotional, but worth the trip. I would say enjoy your trip, but that isn't quite the right word.
Welcome Home.

Green · September 13, 2015, 05:10:00 PM

God Bless you for your service Roy! I hope the trip is all that you want it to be.

September 13, 2015, 06:08:00 PM

Thanks for your service, Roy! You can just put a deer I. Your freezer the following weekend!

Bisch

Izzy · September 13, 2015, 07:02:00 PM

You fellas deserve every drop of positive reward available. Hope the trip served you well. I feel fortunate to escort those gentleman into the airport quite frequently at work.

Kevin Hansen · September 13, 2015, 07:17:00 PM

Glad to hear you are making the trip, Mudd!
Thanks for your service, and please report back with your thoughts.

Owlgrowler · September 13, 2015, 07:40:00 PM

Thanks Mudd

woodchucker · September 14, 2015, 03:46:00 PM

Thank You, for "Being There" Brother Mudd!!!!!

Sometimes it's hard... To stand, Think back, and remember the past. In the end, it seems to make us stronger. Enjoy your trip!!!

May the Great One watch over you My Brother...

DennyK · September 14, 2015, 07:37:00 PM

Thank you for your service Roy! Have a safe trip.
God Bless!

Denny