Good-Bye

[Cadence]

Fellow Seeders:

After 13 years, 97 events and careful deliberation, I have decided to leave the program.

This has been a life-changing journey for me and will always cherish the friendships that I have made through the years with the other Shoot Bosses, Instructors, IIT's and students. I feel that the program and its mission has been a most rewarding portion of my life. Almost all of the people I consider to be close friends are people I have met through Appleseed. I will miss all of you and hope to meet everyone again at future events but this time as a student and not an instructor.

Hope to see you all again somewhere down the trail.

[cwcdl79]

Don,
I'm sorry to see you go, but understand. It has been a pleasure meeting you, working with you, and knowing you. You sir, truly are a great man.
Until we meet again,
Dom

[Charley]

Thank you for your hard work throughout the years. You've dedicated a lot of time and energy to the program. You will be missed. It's been a pleasure working with you all these years. Until next time.

[EZ3]

Maybe we'll run into each other again at Camp Perry or Oil City.  Thanks for all you have done for the program.

[JustKim]

Gosh -- I hate that I haven't had the opportunity to work with you.  We would LOVE to have you come visit us in Florida!  Thank you for the time and effort you have put into this program.  I know that you have touched some lives, probably more than you know.

[Chico]

Don, thank you for all you've done. Not just for representing Project Appleseed, but for the students on the firing line whom you have so greatly influenced.

You were very instrumental in my journey from first-time Appleseed student at Gibsonburg, through obtaining a Red Hat. Your words were always encouraging and supportive.
Your dedication and commitment to Project Appleseed, second to none.

You will be greatly missed.

I wish you the best,
God bless you,
Chico

[Codebook]

Thank you for all you have done. You are one of my mentors. Hope to see you at the club for more social events now.

[Miki]

Don,
We've been friends for a LONG time. I will always remember my first shot at 500 yards when you were on the spotting scope and I hit the target. That was a highlight for me and I am so glad to have shared that with you. I will miss you from Appleseed. But, I'm sure our friendship will continue. Looking forward to seeing you at Perry this summer.
Miki

[Maximum Ordinate]

Seasons of life are a thing for all of us.  While we hate to see a respected colleague step away (short or long term), you're always part of the Appleseed family.  Thirteen years and almost a hundred events?  Wow!

It was a pleasure working with you at the Liberty Center Shoot Boss Camp.  You provided some excellent contributions that helped better everyone in the class. 

Your help at the recent NRA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis was much appreciated.  You connected with lots of people there.

Thanks so much for your hard work and leadership.  I hope to see you on the line as a shooter or as an instructor again.  The door will always be open for you.   

best,
R

[scuzzy]

Thanks for all you've done. And hopefully you'll continue to spread the cause of Liberty in one way or another.

Maybe stir things up at city council or school board meetings. There's plenty of things a person can do.

[Crazyduckhunter]

Don,
Sorry to see you retire from Appleseed. Always a steadying factor at any shoot. Thank you for the mentorship along the way. I am sure that I will see you around in one way or the other for sure.
CDH

[Fidget]

It has been truly wonderful working with you, and it saddens me to see you go. Your presence and contributions have made a positive impact, and you will be missed.  I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

[SteelThunder]

Can't say it better than those above ^.  I'll miss you, old friend.

[Third Degree]

Don, I just read your post and can only echo to comments left by others. For me, it was always great to work for you at events. You always had the right tool or gadget to the occasion. Your presentations were always to the point and beyond. I want to thank you for the mentoring provided to me at the rifle clinics you bossed. I look forward to seeing you on the trail.

Third Degree

[Doc Willi]

Don,
It has been a pleasure working with you and learning from you. You will be missed.
I wish you luck for your future and hope to see you again.

Thank you,
Doc Willi.

[Shep]

Don,

Thank you for all you have done over the years; you set the standard of what an Appleseed instructor should aspire to be!

Bruce

[Aliquippa]

 

Don, Thank you so much! From the bottom of my heart I will tell you if it were not for you and your instruction (and sweet Ruger 10/22 you let me borrow) I'd have probably never gotten my rifleman patch and starting following my renewed interest in the shooting sports. Your expertise, instruction skills and generally kind and steady demeanor will be missed.
Hope to see you again- down the line.

[Rattlehead]

Don,

Thank you for all the work you've done over the years.  It was always a pleasure to work with you and I wish you the best.  You will be missed.