scythefwd
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How would you do it? I plan on going down to the range he taught me to shoot at and put about 200 rounds down range in the rifle he taught me with.
May my grandpa rest in peace.
May my grandpa rest in peace.
Remembering a great shooter.
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1Texican!
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How 'bout . . .
. . . a 21-gun salute? Was he by any chance a Vet?
. . . a 21-gun salute? Was he by any chance a Vet?
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My condolences.
whatnickname
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Please accept my sympathy for your loss
In my opinion the best way to honor your grandfather is to do for others what he did for you. I ran into a young man on this forum that didn't have much money and wanted to learn to reload. I sent him some used equipment and will help him learn what he needs to know. I did this for several reasons. For one, folks like this are the future of our sport. The other reason is to honor several friends that have passed away. These folks were world class shooters with credentials a mile long. They were never too busy to spend time with a skinny little kid that didn't have much money but wanted to learn to shoot well and reload ammunition. I think it's important to give back. I could never repay those folks that took the time to help me as a youngster but I can do for others what they did for me...by teaching someone that wants to learn. All I have asked of this young man is to do the same for someone else on down the road. To my way of thinking this honors the memory of some people that were important to me and continues their legacy. I know of no better tribute that can be paid to these men. Somehow, I can't explain it, but I think they know and I think they're pleased.
In my opinion the best way to honor your grandfather is to do for others what he did for you. I ran into a young man on this forum that didn't have much money and wanted to learn to reload. I sent him some used equipment and will help him learn what he needs to know. I did this for several reasons. For one, folks like this are the future of our sport. The other reason is to honor several friends that have passed away. These folks were world class shooters with credentials a mile long. They were never too busy to spend time with a skinny little kid that didn't have much money but wanted to learn to shoot well and reload ammunition. I think it's important to give back. I could never repay those folks that took the time to help me as a youngster but I can do for others what they did for me...by teaching someone that wants to learn. All I have asked of this young man is to do the same for someone else on down the road. To my way of thinking this honors the memory of some people that were important to me and continues their legacy. I know of no better tribute that can be paid to these men. Somehow, I can't explain it, but I think they know and I think they're pleased.
scythefwd
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1tex,
Yes he was, and I fully expect one to be done at the funeral.
To those saying do what he did for me, I already am. I offer anyone who is interested a chance to come play with me, and even offer the use of my guns.
Yes he was, and I fully expect one to be done at the funeral.
To those saying do what he did for me, I already am. I offer anyone who is interested a chance to come play with me, and even offer the use of my guns.
HeavenlySword
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Sorry to hear of your loss
1Texican!
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scythefwd - my sincerest condolences for you loss . . . I very much admire & respect your wanting to honor his memory - you must have enjoyed a very special relationship . . . as an ol' Vet gran'dad myself, let me assure you that there is no higher tribute you could pay him than to try to arrange for "Taps" & a 21-gun salute as well as a hand-salute (by you) at his graveside . . .
The living tribute as suggested by whatnickname would indeed become a legacy of respect and gratitude to celebrate & honor his memory for years to come.
May the healing hands of time help carry you & yours through this time of sorrow & mourning.
The living tribute as suggested by whatnickname would indeed become a legacy of respect and gratitude to celebrate & honor his memory for years to come.
May the healing hands of time help carry you & yours through this time of sorrow & mourning.
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