Thanks, Rocky..... Every time I read that it reminds me of the time in 2007 when I handed my M-1 to one of my 80 something uncles, who had carried one as a young marine in the latter stages of the Pacific Theater. It was the first time he had seen one in person since about 1945. He spoke highly of it and began to recall all the details of it that he thought he had forgotten until he actually had one in his hands again. It was something I'll never forget. He passed 3 years later and the American Legion post did a rifle salute at his graveside service using M-1's. I thought it very fitting.
