I would like to thank everyone for so many wonderful responses. It truly adds a lot to this overall experience.
Needless to say, I’ve been on cloud nine since I pulled the trigger on my release. The best part is that it has rekindled so many relationships with old friends and family members. It’s funny how a single deer can accomplish such an amazing feat.
Many of you asked what he is going to score: Most likely he will gross in the low 150’s.
I received an email from a friend of mine that really touched me as well. I would like to share it with you:
“You prove the point that the hunt is all about appreciating the process. I have often thought it would be great to be able to “hunt and release,” just as we do in fishing. Unfortunately, there is no equivalent in hunting when finally bagging a trophy. I especially relate to your comment about paying respect to the buck which was your quarry, your adversary if you will. To me, that is the recognition that Mother Nature has established a balance which includes humans. There is no simple matter of living, aging and becoming the master of your world. That buck became what he was because there was something more special about him. He had eluded hunters previously because other hunters were not quite worthy enough to find and overcome him.”
After I read this, I broke down and cried once again.
And lastly, I received “the best congratulations” from my son who is 8 years old. He drew his daddy in a tree stand shooting “the wide one” and gave it to me so I could remember him.
It takes a lot of self control, practice and I have my own little secrets I use to stay calm that I have learned and use from reading countless articles on this subject. Funny thing is after the shot at a buck I come unglued at the seams. 
I get the fever real bad prior to the shot and have to deal with it. 