I'm just a dumb old southern boy that was raised to pass forward as passed to me.
I born 53 years ago , brought up a certain way, and respectfully refer to those that passed forward to me as Mentors & Elders.
I have always passed forward.
Internet provided me a means of communicating with more folks, faster and essentially in real time.
Now I am going to pass forward, as passed to me, no matter what.
None of this stuff was ever about ME. I ain't nobody, and never wanted to be somebody.
When I die, the only thing left of me, is that which don't burn.
Guns, ammo, targets, trophies, range bags, ...etc., are all subject to burning up.
What I pass forward to another will not burn up. That person passes forward to another, and the circle stays unbroken.
Teaching a kid with a .22 single shot rifle to shoot.
Assisting a lady in learning to shoot a shotgun, and skeet, and dove hunting.
Physical Limited persons being assisted to the firing line, setting up their targets, and retrieving targets for them.
Behind Public posts, I assist folks through PM feature.
I have done so since THR was started and I am referred to as a "plankowner" as I am member number 74 , being one to register as a member when THR was first started.
Now I am going to pass forward, and I don't give a damn what- I am going to continue to do so.
Responsible Firearm Ownership is bigger than I will ever be, and by golly I aim to make sure I do my part in passing forward.
Those that have passed onto me, left something that cannot burn.
I have a responsibility to future generations to pass forward these things so they never burn after I am dead .
Now I am going to be royally hurt, along with 'my kind' if all the wealth of information is gone forever from THR.
Folks do not realize just what all is here. Folks do not realize whom all we have here that share with us!
My only hope, is the integrity of the quality of information will never be diminished.
If nothing else, have THR Archived as Rich did when he closed TFL for a bit.
Rich locked down TFL, NO new posts, still TFL was viewable, and one could conduct searches.
That allowed the wealth of information to be accessed and passed forward to newer folks.
Young-un - it ain't about us, it is about passing forward to others - Mentors