DanM Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) Today, my Grandfather passed away. They don't make 'em like that anymore. He was as tough as the Sherman he drove in WWII. The reason I post this here is because he is the reason I am involved in the shooting sports today. He was a FANATICAL trap shooter and started me with a shotgun at age 7. I shot a bit of trap and clays but when I found USPSA shooting, I fell in love and he did everything he could to encourage that relationship. He was also a rabid duck hunter and the ducks of California will fly a little lower with him gone. He was also one hell of a fisherman and taught me many lessons including how to clean a fish and how to mix a proper Kenai Kocktail. Grandpa, I love you very much and I'll miss hearing all of those stories again and again. This shot of Yukon Jack is for him "PULL" Love Dan Edited September 9, 2008 by DanM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Sorry about you and your family's loss. It's always good to hear about the memories of your loved ones. -Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb45acp Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 He sounds like a man's man and just reading that I'm sad I never got to meet him. I'm very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkish Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glock34insa Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I feel your pain. My grandfather passed away 2 days before Christmas last year and he taught me how to shoot and it is because of him and my father that Im were I am today. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Mine was the best, so I feel for you. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 My condolences to you and your family. PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2fast Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Sounds like he was a great man, I have similar stories about my grandfather that we lost earlier this year. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I think of my Grandfather everyday. He too taught me how to shoot. I still have his guns. Here's a Yukon Jack salute to the generations that made our country great. I look at the last few, mine included, and see that those can't hold a candle to the great ones. The pain will linger, but the loss is temporary. One day the universe will be our playground. Guess that's why God made it so big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Today, my Grandfather passed away. They don't make 'em like that anymore. He was as tough as the Sherman he drove in WWII. The reason I post this here is because he is the reason I am involved in the shooting sports today. He was a FANATICAL trap shooter and started me with a shotgun at age 7. I shot a bit of trap and clays but when I found USPSA shooting, I fell in love and he did everything he could to encourage that relationship. He was also a rabid duck hunter and the ducks of California will fly a little lower with him gone. He was also one hell of a fisherman and taught me many lessons including how to clean a fish and how to mix a proper Kenai Kocktail. Grandpa, I love you very much and I'll miss hearing all of those stories again and again.This shot of Yukon Jack is for him "PULL" Love Dan Sounds like one of the best grandfather could ever have!! my prayers to your family!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandpa, I love my grandpa more than anything too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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