On this Memorial Day...

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

To my fellow veterans and other patriotic Americans on this board;

This is a somber day for many of us as we set aside our Parkers and other distractions to think of where we once were and those we served with. Most of us now lead a peaceful life but others do not. Some fell for freedom or their sense of duty, but mostly they fell for their comrades. Others returned with scars both external and within. Today I see young men (there are certainly women also but I haven't seen any) in the airports missing limbs. My heart goes out for them. Although I'm always ready to offer them assistance they never seem to need it. These tough, brave, young warriors have a life in front of them for which they will live boldly, even if without a leg or arm. This Marine isn't worthy to tie the lace of their one shoe.

To my fellow PGCA members, please ensure that your shooting club has wheelchair ramps for shooting stations and that the restrooms are handicap accessable. It is the least we can do.

Respectfully,
Mark Ouellette

[Big D]

As as young lieutenant in 1968, I was the Post Honor Guard Commander at my base. I buried too many young men coming home for the last time. I gave too many folded flags to grieving widows, mothers or girlfriends who never understood our involvement in Viet Nam. No matter how many I did, it never got any easier.

I proud that our country is at least giving the honor and respect that they deserve to today's young warriors.