I have been so extremely blessed by those who have been involved in my Life. When I first started out shooting this Sport of Schuetzen that I do so dearly Love. Russ Waley, Willis Gregory, Charlie Dell, Jim Borton, Barry Darr and more importantly Robert Fitzgerald / Fitz who doubted that I could not compete with all of the rest. While also shooting off the bench while using a Traditional Rifle. When no one else was willing to share with me what it would take for me to able to reach my own personal goals. Of which I was able to accomplish with their help. I did and that is now going back on some 23+ years now. I just wanted to take the time to say that I cannot thank you all enough and some are now gone. After having a very serious Surgery during that time. Fitz called several times while I was still in hospital and not feeling all that good at the time. He was also the most inspirational in not thinking that I could actually achieve all of those personal goals. His doubt is what helped me to be able to succeed. They were others along the way and if forgot to mention any of them or possibly you I truly do apologize.
Most importantly along that way they taught me how to do the same for everyone and that has really become my real true joy in life. Even more so than any of my own personal accomplishments and I thank them all dearly.

That is a very inspirational post and one that makes me just a tad bit jealous. You are indeed blessed that you were located where so much talent could share your space and their knowledge. I’m sure it was a two way road. As much as I love the history, the characters and methods of this sport I’ve yet to find myself in a position or location to really jump in. So I enjoy vicariously online and by print

Rick

I liked the saying on our King target this year. Seems fitting