The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club is proud to announce the installation of a new sign dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and fellow member, Mike Hebert.
The sign, titled “Michael P. Hebert Memorial Fields,” now stands overlooking our High Bore Range and Trap Field — a fitting tribute to a man whose passion, dedication, and countless hours of volunteer service helped shape these facilities and the people who use them.
Mike’s impact on our club cannot be measured by titles alone, although he held many. He served as a Basic Firearms Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Chief Range Officer, mentor, coach, and trusted friend. Whether he was teaching a new shooter, mentoring a fellow instructor, improving our ranges, or volunteering behind the scenes, Mike always led by example. His commitment to safety, education, and excellence made our club a better place.
The memorial sign also proudly features the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) logo and the Smokin’ Clays logo. These were intentionally included to recognize Mike’s unwavering dedication to youth shooting sports. He believed that introducing young people to safe, responsible firearms handling and competitive shooting was one of the greatest investments we could make in the future of our sport. His influence can still be seen in the many young shooters whose lives he helped shape.
Mike was more than an instructor or volunteer—he was a friend to so many of us. He freely shared his knowledge, his time, and his infectious enthusiasm. His willingness to help anyone, regardless of experience, earned him the respect and admiration of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Mike was taken from us far too soon, but his legacy lives on every time a new shooter learns the fundamentals of firearms safety, every time a young athlete steps onto our trap field, and every time members enjoy the facilities he worked so hard to build and maintain.
We invite all members to stop by the High Bore and Trap Field to see the Michael P. Hebert Memorial Fields sign and take a moment to remember a remarkable man whose dedication to the Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club will never be forgotten.
Thank you, Mike. Your service, friendship, and legacy will continue to inspire generations of shooters to come.