Jim O'Young
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Jim,
Just saw your interview with John Scouten and I am glad to finally see your face. I first heard of you from Vera over 15 years ago at the Bianchi Cup as being one of her mentors in the shooting sports. In getting to know her better, she opened up on how you had helped her become the champion shooter that she became.
She favored me with the gift of a signed copy of her book as a Christmas present as a "thank you" for our friendship soon after it was published. It seems that you were instrumental, along with Mickey Fowler, in getting her involved in the shooting sports and for that, I personally thank you! It's good to be able to put a face to the name of Jim O'Young after all this time.
I competed in one of the Steel Nationals in Florida a few years ago but none since. I have been running a Regional NRA Action match in VA for 20 years and she was a constant competitor here until she retired from the shooting sports a couple of years ago, always donating money for the range helpers. You taught her well and again, I thank you for helping get her involved in our sport and promoting shooting in general!
Alan Strawn, Bedford Rifle & Revolver Club, Inc.
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Hello Alan!
I just saw your message. For some reason, I didn't receive it when you sent it and I apologize for my VERY late reply.
Thank you so very much for your kind words. Yes, Vera is an incredible person and it has been a joy to be her friend for the past 30 years.
These days, Vera is promoting her book, working on another edition, involved with the Women of the NRA and learning how to shoot sporting clays. For a person in her 70's, she is not slowing down- but that is what you would expect from Vera.
I'll be sure to say hello to her the next time we speak. Unfortunately, we are not able to get together very often due to this pandemic.
Thank you for all of your efforts in keeping Bianchi shooting alive & strong and please stay safe & healthy.
Best regards,
Jim
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