Well guys, It looks like it all came together this weekend for my son , Al and his dad..
The plan was to give this knife to Al's dad on a turkey hunt and hopefully over a turkey. I guess it was just meant to be.
Over the last few weeks Al was getting a little nervous because he couldn't find any turkey in the area, no gobbles. He knocked on every door and asked all the neighbors in the area and no one had any birds on their property. He prayed every night and went to church to ask God to help him out on this one . This was a really important part of his life that he wanted to accomplish and besides that they were getting tell close to opening day.
Coming down to the wire a day before season , Al runs into a good friend John . He told John the story about wanting to find a bird for his dad and hopefully get one and present the knife to him over the bird. When John heard the story , he opted to let him hunt on his property. He found a few gobblers and didnt hunt them for 3 days . He waited for the boys and Als dad to try and get him ..
Yesterday on May 4th , the dreams were answered. Als dad was able to harvest a beautiful Long beard turkey . Mikey was able to catch the whole hunt on video.
Just as the sun was breaking over the mountains , the boys had a little interview with Kurt (dad) over the bird as the sun was in the background coming up behind them. Their wre some real emotional words going on there and during the filming, Mikey walks out from behind the camera and gets in the same frame and says some beautiful words about courage and inspiration and hands over the knife to Als dad. It was beautiful . Very emotional and touching.
The boys got the the whole thing on video . Its an act that will never be forgotten and can be looked at for years and years to come. Als dad made a note that this knife was a very very special gift and said when he passes on , he would like to pass the knife down to Aland Al pass it down the line to his kids forever and ever..
Well done Mikey and Al , Im one very proud and happy dad!
I will post the video when its done.
Just a few words for Mr Kurt .. You truely are one heck of an inspiration and God Bless You !!! Your actions of "Never out of the fight " will be cherished for many years to come !
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