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.