This Old Turkey Hunter Remembers

[mookyj]

This Old Turkey Hunter Remembers

https://www.turkey-talk.com/tblog/?p=2336

A bit of a melancholy kind of Memorial Day as we remember those fallen while engaged in battle, in service to our country. I am fortunate for those family members that have served, eventually came home to continue life onward with us, beyond service to our country. Each time my father returned home from a tour at sea I was too young to know or worry. He was our hero and assumed he always would. We are grateful that was the case.

We honor them on Veterans Day although it is today that we think of them also as they are our living heroes among us. Not to take away from the intent or deep meaning of this day of remembrance. The sacrifice of one's life in service to us is a profound act that we honor today.

As a day of reflection, I also reflect on a spring season of allowing me to get out and hunt which came perilously close to never happening again after a near-fatal experience with Covid late summer last year. It is humbling to know that these heroes sacrificed their tomorrow's of such days afield, time with family, and leaves me grateful to have had the time as I have had. Something very special after having so many memorable seasons over three decades in the turkey woods.

The turkey woods are by declaration my sanctuary, my church where I ponder my thoughts, engage in deep consolation with my maker. With the good fortune to do so this spring, I find my bearings, and return home grounded and in appreciation for so many things, and for so much that has been done for me and my fellow countrymen.

It is fitting for this old turkey hunter to reflect, to honor, and remember these fallen heroes on Memorial Day as it is not forgotten that all that I have come to love and enjoy came at a price that has been paid in full for our way of living.

-MJ

© 2022 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media

[mountainhunter1]

Very well said, I appreciate your thoughts. Every time I go into the turkey woods, I count myself a rich and blessed man to be able to partake in the Lord's creation. And I do not have the words to express my appreciation for what those before us did to secure out freedom to live and do as we do in this great land.

[ybuck]

Amen...
may God bless America

[runngun]

And everybody say, AMEN!!!
Thank you so very much for sharing!!!

Have a good one
Bo

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[Turkeybutt]

Well Put! Thank you

[eggshell]

Ditto to all that was said

You are so right about learning to appreciate the blessings we have. Instead we often gripe and complain about things that we can't control, but we can control our own emotions and we can take the time to say THANK YOU ALL WHO GAVE ALL, and the one who gave the most Jesus!

Having nearly died in a hunting accident myself in 2009, I too learned to slow up and just enjoy so much more of all that is great.

[Yoder409]

Amen...
may God bless America

X2 !!!

[Howie g]

God bless America and those who lost lives helping protect it !
Love it or leave it !!!

[Happy]

Many have given everything for our freedom. We owe a great debt of gratitude

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[bobk]

God Bless America and those who sacrificed  for us.

Mr. T. you will never be forgotten.

[GobbleGitr]

Many times as I have carried my gun afield to put meat on the table and enjoy the great outdoors, I am humbled by the thought that someone carried a gun into peril, even to death, for my pursuit of happiness. 

[Zobo]

Thank you Gene (GG)  RIP -I love you
Thank you Uncle Dante RIP -I love you

"My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than to lay down one's life for one's friends". John 15:13/14

[jgard]

Absolutely amazing post. Well said. Thanks to those who have given it their all so that we may live free

[Wigsplitter]

Walking on the fighting side of me when anyone disrespect our country or takes our freedoms lightly that men and women laid their lives down for - I think of those people at every national anthem and holiday and when I get my gun to go hunting myself- I'll go to the end being as respectful as I can for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our rights and freedoms!! God help us in the world we live in now and bless our country!!

[runngun]

To the TOP!!! FOR THIS DAY!!

Have a good one
Bo

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