My Hunting Partner Gone but Not Forgotten

[Ranger Rick]

Thank you for sharing. Your story brought tears to my eyes. My condolences to your family and you. May your memories together last until you meet again.

 

[Shanerazzy]

Well, last Thursday morning I woke up before dawn thinking about my dad (who died a few days before), planning the funeral in my head, and reminiscing all the good times we had in the woods.

I could hear him chastising me for not hunting on the ranch much and me telling him I was saving the deer for my kids and grandkids!

As I lay there I started thinking I could at least go sit on the stand and watch the sun come up and spend time with my thoughts alone. So I got dressed, grabbed my rifle and walked quietly to the stand. I saw several young bucks and a few doe. They all made their way back into the brush and I was about to leave when some movement caught my eye…

Dad, I know you would be happy! I shot a buck at the ranch for the first time in 15-20 years. Turned out to be the biggest ever taken at the ranch!

Oh: 7RM, ACTAR, 168 ABLR's, 200 yards - DRT

Congratulations! What a way to honor his legacy and his memory!

 

[stovepipe]

Brother your story is much the same as mine. I'm looking forward to that great reunion day

 

[Montana'eer]

Me thinks Dad was with you the whole time. Great deer and great read.

 

[John215]

"Dads last buck." Prayers and condolences my friend.

 

[capona]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Maybe dad flushed that buck your way just to let you know...

 

[Unoboats]

That's a Hard loss, but he was watching over you in the the stand.

 

[pedwards]

Great buck, and an even better story. Thanks for sharing.

 

[SWHandldr]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Maybe dad flushed that buck your way just to let you know...

No doubt about it. "Told you to hunt more..."

Bdubose, his bright eyes and grin reveal his pleasure at being with you. Condolences.

 

[coopersguide]

I think your father was looking down on you and gave you a memory that will hold tell your last breath. Congrats and sorry for your loss.
Our world of hunting offers in so many ways.....
Time heals.

 

[WHITEBULL]

Thanks for sharing your story. May God bless you and and your family.

 

[Robert Kwallek]

Sorry for your loss. Lots of memories I'm sure

 

[Bigdog425]

Well, last Thursday morning I woke up before dawn thinking about my dad (who died a few days before), planning the funeral in my head, and reminiscing all the good times we had in the woods.

I could hear him chastising me for not hunting on the ranch much and me telling him I was saving the deer for my kids and grandkids!

As I lay there I started thinking I could at least go sit on the stand and watch the sun come up and spend time with my thoughts alone. So I got dressed, grabbed my rifle and walked quietly to the stand. I saw several young bucks and a few doe. They all made their way back into the brush and I was about to leave when some movement caught my eye…

Dad, I know you would be happy! I shot a buck at the ranch for the first time in 15-20 years. Turned out to be the biggest ever taken at the ranch!

Oh: 7RM, ACTAR, 168 ABLR's, 200 yards - DRT

Great story and thank you for sharing. The older I get the less I care about the animals and more I care about the company.

 

[tigerrose01]

Sorry for your loss! Glad you fulfilled a wish of his. Hopefully the memories will add comfort through the upcoming years. Thank you for sharing!