We’re at a fundraiser for conservation and hunter education. Gen Yeager tells the story of his, now our, friend Kenny Jarrett.
Kenny introduced himself to General Chuck Yeager perhaps 20-30 years ago at one of these fundraisers. He told Gen Yeager he wanted to make him a gun. Gen Yeager looked at the prices and said he couldn’t afford it, but thanks.
Kenny said No! I want to make you a gun as a gift.
When I was in Vietnam you saved our group’s lives. We were pinned down and you came in and bombed the enemy. I want to thank you.
It’s very nice to be appreciated.
So General Yeager said he’d like a 7mm. Kenny tried to talk him into a bigger gun – a more expensive gift but Gen Yeager didn’t need it so wouldn’t.
General Yeager has shot for meat over 50 elk with his Jarrett gun with great accuracy.
Our friends and neighbors are most appreciative of the lean meat we share with them.
c. GCYI