There is no greater honor than making the commitment to serve your country in the military. When we sign out names to that piece of paper we all know that there is always that possibility that we may be called upon to defend our country and possibly give our lives. This is a risk that we willingly take. After all, freedom is not free. While all of us give some; some of us give all.
Some call us heroes, but that is a title that none of us have asked for not want. The real heroes are those people who have stood, and still stand, behind us; our families. Without our families we wouldn’t be able to do the jobs that need to get done. Having served 12 years in the U.S. Army, I remember looking forward to mail call; to getting those “care packages” from home. Boxes filled with cookies and brownies that were shared with your Brothers and Sisters. These were the little things that kept me going. Thanks mom.
Starting April 1st and running the entire month of April, Manchester Firing Line in Manchester, New Hampshire, is hosting a shooting contest to raise money to fund a monument dedicated to NH’s Gold Star Families. The event is being held in honor of USMC Corporal Michael Ouellette who gave his life on March 22, 2009 saving the lives of his fellow Marines in Afghanistan. For his sacrifice Corporal Ouellette was awarded the Navy Cross (posthumously). Semper Fi, Corporal Ouellette.
For a $20.00 entry fee shooters are given a Glock handgun, 10 rounds of ammo and one target, with the target set at 60 feet. The person with the most points at the end of April will be awarded a Glock handgun on 5/1/17. There is no limit to the number of times you can enter.
For more information go to www.gunsnh.com or call Manchester Firing Line at (603) 668-9015.
By Dana Benner
