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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: lucky33 on October 15, 2013, 03:21:56 PM

Title: A buck for Grandpa RIP Gordon Mooney
Post by: lucky33 on October 15, 2013, 03:21:56 PM: I recieved a call at work this morning informing me my Grandfather had passed. Dad and I have had a hard time keeping our heads up as Grandpas conditions started to worsen on opening day. Grandpa was quite the hunter and all the several dozen heads in our family trophy room serve a reminder that such heratige is passed on through the years. I left work and feeling a flood of emotion decided the best place to be is in the woods, I wanted to get a buck for Gramps. I walked out to my food plot at 11 and asked Grampa to help me find a deer and this buck was feeding unaware 60yrds off. It has been a very emotional day. Sure there are much bigger deer but this one is huge for me in many ways. Its not always points and inches. Pictured with me is my stepson, the next generation. RIP Gordon Mooney
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa
Post by: jackmaster on October 15, 2013, 03:24:58 PM: looks like you done gramps proud :tup: sorry for your loss
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa
Post by: combs338 on October 15, 2013, 03:25:46 PM: What a great way to pay tribute to your Grandpa. Prayers for you and your family
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa RIP Gordon Mooney
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 15, 2013, 03:31:37 PM: Awesome, great for you, sorry for your loss!
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa RIP Gordon Mooney
Post by: crschralping on October 15, 2013, 04:00:23 PM: Sorry for your loss. Nice buck, and way to keep tradition going with the next gen.
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa RIP Gordon Mooney
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 15, 2013, 04:51:31 PM: Sorry to hear of your loss, I am sure that buck will have a special place on the wall and in your memories for years to come.
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa RIP Gordon Mooney
Post by: Bob Williams on October 15, 2013, 05:22:34 PM: Sweet bro!! Congrats and i think all the previous posts express our condolences.

one more thing- Suppose gramps can hook me up too?.

Keep your head held high as that's the way i am sure he would want you to be.
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa RIP Gordon Mooney
Post by: lucky33 on October 17, 2013, 10:26:29 AM: Thanks everyone. I might add that I did indeed take this buck with my bow. I wouldnt take such a long shot but with diligent practice I felt that I could make the shot. He was completely relaxed broadside and never flinched at the shot. The arrow took the top of the heart and he was down within 50 yrds.
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa RIP Gordon Mooney
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 17, 2013, 10:32:02 AM: Nice buck, Lucky. I'm sorry about your gramps. Sounds like you sent him off right, though.
PMan
Title: Re: A buck for Grandpa RIP Gordon Mooney
Post by: boneaddict on October 17, 2013, 10:36:10 AM: Sorry for your loss of your Grandfather. Its cool that he passed his heritage on to you and now you are doing the same. Congrats on a nice buck.