It’s dusty out here
When you sit at Armydog’s table, he sits there like he’s some sort of pack leader, just lookin at ya. His table can sit 6/7 comfortably, there is really no topic not discussed. I want to tell you about one such individual who sat at his table.
“For you Nam boys, the coffee is always on”
He was a proud Vietnam veteran and true outdoorsman. He served his country with honor and carried great pride in his military service throughout his life.
Some of his greatest joys in life were his family, friends, hunting (all critters), especially Predators, trapping, fishing and calling coyotes. He loved to teach the community all of the passions he loved so dearly and whole heartedly.
Whether before sunrise setting traps, sitting quietly beneath the stars listening for coyotes, or sharing a hunting story with his many “hunting” pals, he felt most at peace in nature. The outdoors was more than a hobby to him
it was where he found purpose, adventure and freedom.
Known for his skill, deep respect for wildlife and the land, he passed down his love for hunting, calling, trapping and the outdoors to those around him. He could spend hours teaching others to call coyotes, track predators or appreciate the beauty of a crisp morning in the woods. He turned his passion into Taxidermy. He taught himself to mount all types of animals. He became one of the best Taxidermists around. He ran a side business out of his trapper shack for many years called The Taxidermy. His talents for Taxidermy spread quickly around from near to far and he became “in demand” for desired mounts. Everyone loved his work. He had a gift of making any animal look naturally life like.
He served as a US Marine Lance Cpl in Vietnam. He enlisted in the Marines in 1966 and served proudly in Vietnam from 1967-1969.
As a young teenager he and his horse Dusty proudly delivered the community their daily newspaper. The duo was referred to by many as the ”Pony express”.
A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Interment, with veterans honors, will be held at the Cemetery at 2:30 pm. Those attending services are encouraged to wear camo.
Laid to rest with full military honors
Though he is now hunting on fields in heaven offering free lead lunch to all critters, his memory will live on in every sunrise hunt, every quiet woodland morning and every distant coyote call.
Standing with black frozen feet for a short time is different than walking Some of the best have had coffee at Armydog’s table, served by the Finest of Men
DM, I’d appreciate you deleting this notice at 0500, thank you in advance
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