Jason, Rich, Dave, Leslie, and all others. There is no one reason why someone decide to do what has to be done. In the search, we do find out why though! Never in anyones life that is a military member do we ever do anything for recgonition, its truly somthing in your sole that was put there well before the first breath of air was ever taken. Something simple as being home for 2 of your daughters 6 birthdays, maybe a christmas will be in June, that tree with ornaments will still be standing too. This year was it! Weekend Series, Dividional Championships, Regionals, Nationals, Coast Guard tournament in Fl, Military tournament in Lake Eufaula. Working on a military installation that is the largest employer in the state of GA. Talked to the Army fishing team. Sat down with felow fishing Airmen and drafted letters to send to potential sponsors. 14 years, 34 countries, 6 continutes, 17 deployments, second wife. Leaving for Baghdad, Irag for number 18 in May. Had a friend help me out on here during a tournament on the Red for two weeks. A hand shake, a simple thank you. Could be the appreciation in ones eyes. I never truly new what its like to be an American until called for. Bassmasters, BCB, LAD, your appreciation makes it forever worth it. Thank youLast edited by GAPuma on February 5th, 2010, 12:43 am, edited 1 time in total.