New Orleans

[Cops504]

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have lost a great Louisianian and Marine .

One of my greatest friends, father died, on the 12th of Feb. He was one of the Wake Island Marines, who was forced to surrender to the Japanese, which made him a prisoner of war, for a little over four and a half years. He barely survived his captivity, had it not been for a Japanese Doctor who helped him in some ways. His Name was Joseph Edwin Borne. He also served in the Korean War and retired with the rank of Gunnery Sergent.

A member of the United States Marines, 1st Defense Battalion Wake Island.

He was the first State Commander, of the LA State Department of American ex Prisoners of War, Inc., and the South Louisiana Chapter of American Prisoners of War, Commander.

Let Us as Louisianians, be thankful for his service to us, and to our country, and wish him a peaceful rest. His sacrifice showed a great part of what makes this country so great.

[340six]

Sorry for your loss
And I know I was late but was a luker for a long time.
BTW.....Kenner, La here

[winston122]

Can someone tell me the closest range to Harahan for shooting rifles. My brother belongs to shooters club but it is indoor range and no rifles. I am looking for a place to shoot some rifles when I visit.

Thanks in advance

P.S. use to be Harahan now Crestview Florida

[340six]

Only place there is is Nicks in Garyville {ie} past La Place It is oputside on US-61{aka Airline Hwy}
http://www.nicksshootingrange.com/
or on weekends Honey Island Swap area requires a fishing Licence etc. as it is on wild life reserve and you would be trespassing on it without
http://www.honeyisland.org/

[2hogluckydog]

Metairie.

[capone]

Pearl river . Near Slidell. Hey does anyone close have a 1903 receiver wrench ?

[Lawhound]

Just Joined the Forums. Been Lurking for a long time.
Maurepas

[capone]

Hi lawhound. If ya ever need any 1903 or a3 work done I bought tools to rebarrel and chamber them.Al

[Lawhound]

Hi Capone
Sry. all I have at this time is a Brand new SA M1A. I hope to make the trip to the South Store later this year I am Interested in Acquiring a 50ish M1 to take the place of the one I Carried in the USMC for 6 years. But who knows what might follow me home from the Store??? I do thank you for the Offer and I know where to look for help in the Future. Do you shoot at Garyville? Doug.

[capone]

No Doug. I shoot on private property or at the hunting club shooting range here by my house. I picked up a 1943 garand a few years back . Searched thru the whole pile and only found about 4 WWII built ones. Non had original barrels though. One guy did find a original one though. But this was about 5 years ago.