Brian Payne Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Tyler was offered a position as a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit. It came as somewhat of a suprise to me, and it was announced at the start of the awards ceremony at the DPMS Tri-gun Challenge. I wish I had it on video. A nice conflict of emotions. I have always been very proud of all three of my sons, and I can't really say that I am now "more" proud of Tyler, than I was prior to this great opportunity. But I am very happy that he can do something like this and start a bright future. I am guessing that Tyler will no longer be known as Brian Payne's son, I will be known as Tyler Payne's father. I find that very cool Edited August 24, 2009 by Brian Payne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Congrats to you, and your son. I don't know you but I am sure I would like you if we ever met! I recently had the honor of giving my son his first salute as he entered the USMC. So I am aware of the emotions you are feeling. Again, congrats Pops! God speed to Tyler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 EXCELLENT!! Congrats to Tyler and the proud father! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeM Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 congrats to Tyler on the great honor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I think it's pretty safe to say that ALL of the MN shooters are proud of Tyler! He deserves it! (at least now we have an excuse when he beats us) The verbal abuse will still continue, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A62335 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Congrats to both of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Brian, Congratulations to you and your son. No doubt you had more than a little to do with his accomplishment. Tell him to fee free to contact any of us here at the East Alabama Gun Club (20 minutes from Ft. Benning) (Mark K, ironequilizer, Algator, Lanzo, Noshootranger) if he needs anything. Am am an alum of the USAMU, and they treat new guys pretty good, in terms of helping them get situated on post and the community. But we have lots of current and former Army vets in the club, with contacts on post, that can help occasionally. Again, Congrats. Mark K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Mark K, I REALLY appreciate this. He is a man grown and more than capable of taking care of himself, but it is still nice as a parent to know that things will work out. I may be in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Brian, I met you and Tyler at the BRM3G this past Spring. He really impressed me as a shooter and as a good sportsman. Congradulations to him and you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Congrats to your son, and job well done to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAC Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Brian, I shot on the same squad with you and Tyler at the BRM3G and I really enjoyed meeting and shooting with both of you. Please give Tyler my congratulations. He's lucky to have a great father and I'm sure you'll enjoy continuing to watch him grow and I bet you'll miss taking the road trips together to all of the 3 gun competitions. Take care and I hope to get off the waiting list and see you at FB3G! Damien Edited August 24, 2009 by DMAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00bullitt Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Awesome accomplishment and a great addition to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 You know if he becomes an officer....one day he'll be a Major Payne...lol...congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Kitty Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Congratulations to you and Tyler. I look forward to seeing you both in the future! Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Congratulations! Go Army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Congratulation to both of you. If you're like me it feels better to be known as someone father than for yourself. I had a small brush with this at this years IRC. I've been shooting that match for 6 years and have been in the top 6 for the past 4 years but the TV folks never came near me. This year my 13 year old daughter was shooting the match with me for the first time. On the first day, first stage the Shooting USA crew came up to me to ask if I was Rachaels father and would it be ok if they filmed her for the TV show. That was the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 congratulations I shot my first Fort B 3 gun event last year. It was the quality of the people that impressed me the most. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINGMEN10 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Mark K,I REALLY appreciate this. He is a man grown and more than capable of taking care of himself, but it is still nice as a parent to know that things will work out. I may be in touch. Congrats to both of you. Great Accomplishment! T-VS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Tyler is an outstanding young man and a credit to our 3 Gun community.... Reminds me a lot of his father...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Payne Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 A huge thank you to everyone and their support! To say that I am excited would be a huge understatement! I am honored to have been chosen and will do my best to do the AMU proud! CAN'T WAIT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.carden Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Tyler was offered a position as a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit. It came as somewhat of a suprise to me, and it was announced at the start of the awards ceremony at the DPMS Tri-gun Challenge. I wish I had it on video. I was there to see it......!!!!! It was a proud moment for everyone there when Sgt. Hampton made the annoucement.....!!!!!!! Couldn't have happened in a better place.............Good luck Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J. Norris Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Big congrats, AMU has some great guys on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Geat news, Congrats on the great honor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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