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05-16-2019, 10:32 PM
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Lost a WWII veteran today
We lost my grandfather today. He was a WWII Army veteran who fought in Germany. He taught me a lot, he was the one who taught me how to shoot and appreciate firearms. Most of the guns you all have seen me post up here are his that are on loan to me. His house was heavily damaged in Hurricane Michael and his collection needed evacuating. Mike was good enough to help out getting them cleaned up. I gave him updates on how his rifles and pistols were shooting and he kept saying I was having all the fun! He was 94 years old so it’s not like this wasn’t expected but it still hits pretty hard. Here are a couple articles from last year about him.
https://www.military.com/off-duty/20...f-service.html https://www.fold3.com/page/88345966-...hton-humphries
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#2
05-16-2019, 10:45 PM
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So sorry to hear of the loss of your 'Grandfather', thoughts and prayers are heading your way.
RIP Mr. Humphries !!
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Rich COTEP #762 A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
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05-16-2019, 11:24 PM
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Sorry for your loss Charlie. Wish I had gotten the chance to meet him.
Until Valhalla sir, Godspeed.
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There are no dangerous weapons; there are only dangerous men. To speak without thinking is to shoot without aiming.
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#4
05-17-2019, 09:28 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.
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Joe O'Rourke Joseph C. O'Rourke, Major, USAR (Retired) COTEP # CBOB0480 NRA Member :stand:
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