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Old Stuff from my dad

Hello and welcome to the forum. Transitioning a loved one to any facility is always a challenge. Positive memories and nostalgia are always healthy to have. I've set up a section in my loading area to remind me of my grandfather and eras of years gone by. You won't regret setting something up.

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I must admit to reading this thread and being rather envious. My Dad wasn't an enthusiast. He was a Marine vet during Korea. He was proud that he qualified Expert but I could never get him to shoot. He started me with a .22 and a 4-H program when I was young but he wouldn't shoot. He was at my house one day and I took my Garand from the safe to show him. He recited the rifle specs from memory, "US Rifle Caliber .30 M1, weight 9.5 lbs...........", and them recited the Rifleman's Creed, "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.........". This was more than 60 years after he left the Corp. I had never heard him speak any of this before that day. I tried again but never did get him on the range.
I am rather envious you have with your father's. Keep those memories alive. I have a special photo of Dad as a newly promoted Corporal from1953. I'll see if I can post it from my phone.
 
I must admit to reading this thread and being rather envious. My Dad wasn't an enthusiast. He was a Marine vet during Korea. He was proud that he qualified Expert but I could never get him to shoot. He started me with a .22 and a 4-H program when I was young but he wouldn't shoot. He was at my house one day and I took my Garand from the safe to show him. He recited the rifle specs from memory, "US Rifle Caliber .30 M1, weight 9.5 lbs...........", and them recited the Rifleman's Creed, "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.........". This was more than 60 years after he left the Corp. I had never heard him speak any of this before that day. I tried again but never did get him on the range.
I am rather envious you have with your father's. Keep those memories alive. I have a special photo of Dad as a newly promoted Corporal from1953. I'll see if I can post it from my phone.
 

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