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04-18-2016, 10:42 AM
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Awesome story. I like to do the same.
Many years ago when I visited Rhode Island I was walking along Narragansett beach I came across an elderly gentleman. He was leaning against the passenger side by the front passenger door which was open. His wife was in the front seat. They were enjoying the ocean breeze. It appeared as his wife was ill. As I walked up I noticed he had a wounded veteran type license plate. I asked him about it and he said he was a WWII vet. I thanked him for his service. He said that was the first time anyone ever thanked him for his service. As we continued talking he finally sated he was under Patton. I almost fell over. I find the elderly, especially vets, are walking history books. I love listening to them.
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 Professionals talk about tactics and concepts while amateurs talk about gear and equipment. 
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04-18-2016, 11:03 AM
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I truly enjoy hearing/reading these types of stories ... thanks for sharing!
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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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