Well, when Mark called me up a few months back and told me the good news that Team Army had an opportunity to move up to the big league and be part of Dream Season, Season 7, I was elated!
Mark quietly said “There’s a catch, …your going to have a celebrity partner and his name is Aaron Lewis”. There was a slight pause on the line as I collected my thoughts and then asked “Who’s Aaron Lewis?” Mark said “You know Aaron, from the rock group Staind”? I replied “Oh yea, my 16 year old daughter listens to their music”. We shared a few thoughts on the season to come and said our goodbyes.
As a good Army Scout, I instantly started my intelligence packet on Aaron and began my reconnaissance. Pulling up his web-site, I read as much about Aaron as I could. I also stole one of my daughters Staind CDs and played it in my truck everyday back and forth to work. I figured I better at least learn a few of his songs in order to speak knowledgably about his music. When I felt I knew as much as I could about the man, I called and spoke with Aaron for the first time. Very much to my surprise, Aaron is an avid bowhunter and loves getting out into the woods chasing those big mature whitetails and spending his off time with his family and I could see that we hit off from the start!
Over the next few weeks we had several phone conversations as we began planning the upcoming deer season. I had noticed on the web-site that his “Stimulate This Tour!” was going to be near me in Corbin, KY and so we decided that we should meet in person, shoot our bows and the bull before the concert began. Wow, I was amazed at how well he shot his new PSE DS X Force and his Bow Madness bows right out of the box. Within minutes we were knocking the center out of the Glendale Buck at 40 yards! After about an hour we decided to take a break and head into his tour bus to watch Dream Season 12. Just seeing his excitement made this trip worth while as I knew that though we both live two totally different lifestyles that through our passion for hunting we share a common bond that link us together. A very special friendship had just begun so stay tuned for more stories from TEAM LEWIS as we prepare for Dream Season “Celebrity”, Season 7. - Glen Simpson
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From one 19D to another, good luck!
Thanks Brother...Scouts Out!
Glen and I grew up together in Tallula, IL. We have been hunting together since we were boys. My grandfather, God rest his sole, taught us enough about the outdoors and hunting that we both knew we wanted more and more. We both served our country in the US Army and both retired a few years ago. I know Glen as a very dedicated hunter who enjoys the thrill and torement of fair chase. It has been a challenge that both of us have strived to master all of these years.
Best of Friends,
Joe Haynes
Joe, I could not have said it better! Your Grandpa tought us alot about the outdoors and instilled the passion that still lives in us today. He was an inspiration and a pleasure to have known and i know that I'm a better hunter and person from just knowing him.
Best of Friends Always,
Glen E. Simpson
SGM,USA(ret)
"Time spent in reconnaissance is never waisted"
SM i talked to you at Ft. Knox and you said that this drawing is just between knox and campbell military members is that still true. Also when and where are you doing the catch of dreams drawing
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