Patriotic Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorf · 03-11-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by j mo

Military or not ALL should recognize the sound of freedom and the costs paid for it!

Amen Brother!

tacmik · 03-11-2009, 01:23 PM

Never being in the military, I have nontheless use to work near MCRD by the airport and could hear them play every day. I always stopped what I was doing to pay my respects. That said, I think I would set the hook with my left hand and wait for colors to end.

dorado50 · 03-11-2009, 01:54 PM

I'm sure most people understand,its the "whats this has to do with fishing" that probably raises a question. My fam has a great history with the military,some guys sacrifice by the cost of anothers life. So I say when its time to be "patrioatic",be patriotic; when its time to "fish " fish.

SeaEagle_1 · 03-11-2009, 11:12 PM

hi guys this is my first posting on this site. i was moved by what many of you have said regarding this question about Colors. many of you have had the honor of serving our great country and protecting our way of life. i myself never got that oppertunity as much as i wanted to serve and believe that EVER AMERICAN IN THIS COUNTRY SHOULD DEVOTE AT LEAST 2 YRS OF HIS OR HER LIFE TO THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY MILITARY OR CIVIL.

i can't speak for others. but as i honor my country and its fallen children i would reel in and put my hand over my heart to give my respect to such a great and wonderful country that has given me so much.

its nice to see that so many of you love our country when so many seen to want to drag us back to a time that wasn't so pretty.

Vikingj · 03-12-2009, 02:14 PM

As a past bugler of my company I really appreciated the creation of this thread and the overwhelming response by you all. The video reference was great - I never knew how taps originated. Thanks.

Wayne

DESTROYER · 03-12-2009, 02:21 PM

I don't know about you guys, but I can do 2 things at once. Set the hook with my left hand and keep my hat over my right.

I never served, but both great grandfathers, both grandfathers, and my father all served in the army. I'm one of those geeks that always goes up to service men and thank them for protected our country.

Great Thread!

Matt

dgax65 · 03-14-2009, 10:59 PM

When I was recalled to active duty (01-04) I did a lot of paddling around the bay. I would get off work and go paddling most afternoons. Many times I would find myself close enough to NASNI or the sub base to hear evening colors. I would always stop and pay my respects. Even if it meant drifting a hundred yards the wrong direction or having to paddle like mad to get out of the channel afterward; it didn't matter. I have served for twenty years and I respect and honor our flag. A bite can wait for a minute.

sdcityboy · 03-15-2009, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorado50

I'm sure most people understand,its the "whats this has to do with fishing" that probably raises a question. My fam has a great history with the military,some guys sacrifice by the cost of anothers life. So I say when its time to be "patrioatic",be patriotic; when its time to "fish " fish.

you are an ass! It is always time to be patriotic!
Years ago, after spending some "rehabilitation" time, I was reintroduced to the work force as a job coach for the "mentally disabled" in the pot shack at the MCRD. Even these people knew to drop whatever they were doing and show some respect!

03-14-2009, 10:59 PM	#7
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	When I was recalled to active duty (01-04) I did a lot of paddling around the bay. I would get off work and go paddling most afternoons. Many times I would find myself close enough to NASNI or the sub base to hear evening colors. I would always stop and pay my respects. Even if it meant drifting a hundred yards the wrong direction or having to paddle like mad to get out of the channel afterward; it didn't matter. I have served for twenty years and I respect and honor our flag. A bite can wait for a minute. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

03-11-2009, 01:23 PM	#2
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Never being in the military, I have nontheless use to work near MCRD by the airport and could hear them play every day. I always stopped what I was doing to pay my respects. That said, I think I would set the hook with my left hand and wait for colors to end.

03-11-2009, 01:54 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I'm sure most people understand,its the "whats this has to do with fishing" that probably raises a question. My fam has a great history with the military,some guys sacrifice by the cost of anothers life. So I say when its time to be "patrioatic",be patriotic; when its time to "fish " fish.

03-11-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
SeaEagle_1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Ana/But moving to Elsinore Posts: 32	hi guys this is my first posting on this site. i was moved by what many of you have said regarding this question about Colors. many of you have had the honor of serving our great country and protecting our way of life. i myself never got that oppertunity as much as i wanted to serve and believe that EVER AMERICAN IN THIS COUNTRY SHOULD DEVOTE AT LEAST 2 YRS OF HIS OR HER LIFE TO THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY MILITARY OR CIVIL. i can't speak for others. but as i honor my country and its fallen children i would reel in and put my hand over my heart to give my respect to such a great and wonderful country that has given me so much. its nice to see that so many of you love our country when so many seen to want to drag us back to a time that wasn't so pretty.

03-12-2009, 02:14 PM	#5
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	As a past bugler of my company I really appreciated the creation of this thread and the overwhelming response by you all. The video reference was great - I never knew how taps originated. Thanks. Wayne

03-12-2009, 02:21 PM	#6
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	I don't know about you guys, but I can do 2 things at once. Set the hook with my left hand and keep my hat over my right. I never served, but both great grandfathers, both grandfathers, and my father all served in the army. I'm one of those geeks that always goes up to service men and thank them for protected our country. Great Thread! Matt