Trad Guys and Soldiers

[Izzy]

Jerry, you and your people who put it together ate part of the equation and are heroes yourselves. I salute your efforts.

[Doc Nock]

Brings a tear.  I remember well how our heroes were treated coming home in the 60's and 70's.

So do they!

This is a wonderful thing you're doing!

A salute to you as well, Jerry... what a treasure the comment is from your son to a vet!

[Sharpster]

Originally posted by Fireboss:
More than you can imagine, the pleasure is all mine. Heck, my guides will fight you if you tell them they can't guide on these hunts, lol.

I will never forget when a soldier (Purple Heart recipent)offered my son a tip for guiding him for a weekend. My son got a little choked up and told him "how could I ever accept anything from you after what you have done for us?" That is a moment in time I will never forget.

Best thread in a long time, maybe ever... Good on all involved!

I love your son's reply to the soldier:  "how could I ever accept anything from you after what you have done for us?"

Intelligence, logic, and knowledge are fairly common... Your sons' words reveal true  wisdom ... and that's much harder to come by.


     

Ron

[Jerry Russell]

Yes sir Ron, I am always proud of my son but at that moment I just about busted wide open with pride. He has always looked up to servicemen and women. Even as a little boy he understood how special they are. He told me at three years old he was going to be a soldier. He is 15 now and has not waivered from that direction one bit. Man, I get a little misty thinking back on that day.

We are in the final planning stages for another Hunt for Heroes gathering. I get more excited about these hunts than anything we do. I hope many of you will make a commitment soon to say thank you to a veteran by hosting one in the outdoors.