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Gold boy. I’m saving for this Flir or s Large screen Garmin fish finder for my boat. Leaning towards the Flir
 

that scope looks awesome!
 

I think I’m going to take a vote for Mr Martin Bayerle the Dos Equis most interesting man in the world! Haha
 

Just went back in time on this thread, 50, 100 posts at a time

We have had and lost a lot of folks
 

Allow me to reflect upon yesterday's session of Veterans Court.

First, 2 members had completed the course and were honored with graduating.
They weren't either of my guys, but, in a way, they were....
One was chosen to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance and I felt so proud to be a Volunteer Mentor.

When the session was being conducted, all were on the "Top Team," called before the judge, for favorably progressing through their requirements..,...
Until Cory, one of my guys, was called to answer to Judge Roberts.....

In the hallway, before court, I make sure that I talk with all of the Vets to see how they are doing and especially my guys.
I use the time to sign their paperwork and talk about other things.
When I talked to Cory, I asked, "How's things going? You seem to never call me."
He answered, "As well as possible, I guess."
That should have been a clue, but I didn't catch it.....

Anyway, Cory had a positive on an alcohol screen and was standing at "parade rest" in front of Judge Roberts.
I have never seen Judge Roberts as angry as that moment in all of the times I have been a Volunteer mentor.
He even swore...
"Cory, what in the hell is this positive screen? What kind of Sh*t are you trying to sell this court?
If you didn't just have a baby with your wife and have a good job, I'd sure as hell revoke you and in 10 minutes you'd be wearing orange for the next month!"

My heart broke as I sat on the edge of my seat, feeling like I was the one who should answer......

The sanctions that Cory received was an additional 16 hours of Community Service, extra classes of self help and some other meetings with court staff.
He was VERY lucky.
When he was dismissed, he came back to where I was sitting, a look on his face as a child whom had just been spanked.
I leaned over to him and whispered, "Cory, you should have called me. You have my number. I'm always that close, anytime."

Well, being young, (I'd guess that he is in his late 20's) His attitude is, "I'm right, even when I'm wrong," He said,
"I'm getting out of this sh*t program."
Can one's heart break twice within a few minutes?
Mine did.

I said, "Cory, please call me anytime, soon, before you make a decision that you might regret."
I said no more.
I cannot push myself on anyone; it will push them farther from possible help.

Another guy that I mentor, Ernesto, hasn't been to court session for the last 2 times.
I don't know if he is still in the program or not.
As a Mentor, it is not up to me to call them;
They are to contact me.

I asked the Director of the Mentorship program, Keith, for information and he said that he'd get back to me.....

At the end of yesterday's session, Keith had written a statement to read before the court about Mentors.
As he read it, he looked at me and basically said that those who freely give of their time ask only for others to respect their Mentor's sacrifices for them and continue to show the character and discipline that was learned during their service.

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I spoke with my Boss about a possible transfer to Houma, LA and he was very sympathetic to my inquiries.
He said that all inter-job opportunities come to him and management before it is released otherwise.
He said that he had once applied for a Plant Manager position there before he came to Oakwood where we both work.
He said that he would let me know if anything came his way that I'd be interested in,
including Maintenance Supervisor and that he would give me a great recommendation.

I guess y'all 'bout done listenin' to me, so,
Hope everyone is well.

Best Wishes,
As Always,

Scott
 

You are a good man Scotty , don’t let anyone break your stride
 

Perhaps I'll ask Congressman Doug Collins, of the 9th Georgia District, whom I've met with several times concerning Veteran's issues and subsequently encouraged me to become involved with Veterans Court, to sit in on a session in the near future.
Perhaps his presence can inspire others as he inspired me....
A plan that will take some coordination.
I'm up for the challenge! :usflag:

Perhaps the cuspis of renewed dedication to one's self can be inspired to the guys.
My Guys.
Veterans.
My Brothers.
Of Hall County Veterans Court. :icon_salut:

Scott
 

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AU24K said:
Perhaps I'll ask Congressman Doug Collins, of the 9th Georgia District, whom I've met with several times concerning Veteran's issues and subsequently encouraged me to become involved with Veterans Court, to sit in on a session in the near future.
Perhaps his presence can inspire others as he inspired me....
A plan that will take some coordination.
I'm up for the challenge! :usflag:

Perhaps a cuspis of renewed dedication to one's self can be inspired to the guys.
My Guys.
Veterans.
My Brothers.
Of Hall County Veterans Court.

Scott
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Man....
You want them all to rise.
But never forget , what if only one does this year? What if all your intention regarding mentoring only helps one Veteran to rise above the circumstances that involved court to begin with. Or at least to not be back in the courts eye?

If that does not seem like a lot to you. It will be to the Veteran...

I don't have much new for encouragement. But still have old to repeat.

[Once upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach every morning before he began his work. Early one morning, he was walking along the shore after a big storm had passed and found the vast beach littered with starfish as far as the eye could see, stretching in both directions.

Off in the distance, the old man noticed a small boy approaching. As the boy walked, he paused every so often and as he grew closer, the man could see that he was occasionally bending down to pick up an object and throw it into the sea. The boy came closer still and the man called out, “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?”

The young boy paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean. The tide has washed them up onto the beach and they can’t return to the sea by themselves,” the youth replied. “When the sun gets high, they will die, unless I throw them back into the water.”

The old man replied, “But there must be tens of thousands of starfish on this beach. I’m afraid you won’t really be able to make much of a difference.”

The boy bent down, picked up yet another starfish and threw it as far as he could into the ocean. Then he turned, smiled and said, “It made a difference to that one!”]

adapted from The Star Thrower, by Loren Eiseley (1907 – 1977)
 

Just sent this message to Congressman Collin's liaison.....

Greetings!

I have met with Representative Collins in the past concerning Veteran's issues and would like to meet again with him regarding my Mentorship in the Hall County Veterans Court, Honorable Judge Roberts presiding.

Please let me know when I may have a moment of Representative Collin's time to discuss a possible time for him to attend a session of Volunteering that he has inspired me to pursue.

My Best Wishes,

Scott Xxxxxx
678-XXX-XXXX

Let's see this happen!

Scott
 

I remember the words of my Pap....

He said,
"Boy, there are some who watch what happens.
There are some who ask 'What happened?'
And there are some who MAKE things happen.
Which are you?"

Scott
 

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jeff-gordon said:
You are a good man Scotty , don’t let anyone break your stride
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Thanks, Jeff.

I have a new respect for you based upon your responses to my posts.

Be Well, my Friend.

Scott

 

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One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
 

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