A very good friend of mine, JD, bought me this painting at a NWTF banquet. The artist who created this is Jack Paluh, titled A Soldier’s Prayer. It hangs in my office as a constant reminder that it is a privilege to have the opportunity to enjoy what we love most, the great outdoors. This painting portrays a hunter giving thanks after a successful bow hunt. If you look closely at the hunter, he is wearing an identification tag around his neck and he also has a POW-MIA patch on his right sleeve. The silhouette of the soldier standing over him is that of his brother, a hero lost to the Vietnam War.
There is not a day that goes by that I don’t just stop for a second and admire this painting. It is a constant reminder of the freedom that was fought for by our fallen and serving soldiers. I want to say a special thank you to all the veterans and soldier’s who protect and defend our country’s rights by putting their lives on the line each and every day. They are this country’s true heroes! Through their sacrifices, we as outdoors men and women continue to reap the pleasures of the great outdoors that God has provided for us. When you see a soldier, give thanks, after all he is fighting for your family and mine. Rest In Peace Fallen Soldiers. May we forever be thankful. Have a Happy Independance Day!