Keeping tradition alive

[DCChris]

My dad is on the downhill side of pancreatic cancer. He's made it 3 1/2 years, but I think the bad guys are getting closer. Our whole family hunts / shoots / goes fishing. I told him I would carry that on with my son. His way of helping me make sure I do was to buy him his own Henry lever action, 22 magnum. My son was as thrilled to get it as dad was to give it to him. It's his when he's old enough, but we all went for a first shoot with it. Getting the boy's feet wet so to speak. Took his first shot at about 10 yards and hit paper.

[dc dalton]

Great seeing an amazing family tradition handed down like that. I'm sure it is a moment that your dad and son will treasure!

[308man]

Good post. I will do the same as my father did the same as his father did also.

[Warpt762x39]

I'd frame that picture and the target if you still have it. Moments like that are rare. It'll be the kind of picture he keeps hanging in a spot of honor his whole life.

[st.marys]

Thanks for sharing, what a heart warming event. There is no value you can place on that gun now. I bet your son has that gun the rest of his life!

[imp81318]

Like St Marys said, he (your son) will never forget the moment he got that gun, and the way he felt that day. My deer rifle was a hand-me-down from my grandfather when I was about 15 or 16 years old after he let me borrow it for a week he told me to keep it... I was so excited, and I will never get rid of that rifle. Until, of course, my son/grandson needs a rifle to hunt with after I've gotten out of hunting...

+rep to you.

[The_Hessian]

Great pic, family, henry...

[1blindref]

What a great picture.
Cherish the time you have with both your son and father, it goes quickly!

[edritchey]

Sorry to hear about your Dad, Great picture, Thanks for sharing. Eric

[lovetogoshooting]

Great post!! I love to hear such great stories and, I know your son will neaver forget the memories. I know I will neaver forget my frst time. I wish your dad and family well.