Having just read 1776, an easy read but enlightening; I thank you for this post.
We remember our troops this day-
Oh God; continue to influence AMERICAN snipers whenever
they fight- BLIND the enemy- let their calculation of MOA be precise- and deadly, amen.
from "Saving Private Ryans" sniper Jackson:
"Be not that far from me, for trouble is near; haste Thee to help me."
"Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight."
"My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me."
"O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me."
Yeah...Pvt. Jackson (Barry Pepper) sure was a classic example of an American sniper, scoped M1903 bolt-action .30-06(?) rifle 'n everything.