P. Young

Simple words cannot express my heartfelt thanks for this wonderful opportunity offered to me by WWIA. The sad thing is that must be said is that opportunities like this were never offered to us Vietnam vets and if they were, we didn’t know about it. Sandy Deveney and Gravel Spring Lodge and Fox Gap Hunting Club were absolutely first class. Meeting and sharing stories with the younger vets was fun for all of us and respect across the generations was shared by all. No inter service rivalry and lots of laughs shared. I gave up all shooting when I came home from RVN in 1969 and this was the first time I shot a weapon in all that time. I Loved it! I love fishing but always used a spin outfit and they taught me to cast a flyrod which I love. I am so hooked that when I arrive home I will join the local Rod and Gun club and want to volunteer working in their trout raising facility. I will also take up target shooting. Yes, WWIA has opened my eyes to a whole new world because of these wonderful people. Thank you from my heart,