Some of you may already now, but for those that don't, I volunteer with Heroes On the Water as often as possible.  HOW is an organization that offers service members the opportunity to experience kayak fishing at no cost to them.  For many of them, this is the only means of escaping the confines of the VA Hospital or some other form of rehab.  It is very fulfilling to say the least.  Last weekend, I took my son along as I had done on several past HOW outings, only this time it was a smaller event where we were paired with a lone service member.  Along with another volunteer, we managed to put the veteran on several bass on the day.

 

During the event, the volunteers are also fishing as well.  My son and I ventured back into a protective cove and both hooked into fish.  I landed my first bowfin, while my son landed his new personal best largemouth bass measuring out at 17 3/4".  It was an awesome day!

 

 

That's an awesome story! Congrats to your son! Great program you are a part of as well.

Great Stuff! I wish my dad fished, it's a great way to make memories. 

Congrats to you both!

It's really nice of you!

Thats awsome you donate your time to help out veterans, sounds like a very cool program. Thats a memory your son will have forever and thats a darn good bass!

I've looked and looked but can't find any kind of program like that around here. I think it's great to get our veterans out on the water like that to help them get through the stresses of readjusting to civilian life. Great job to you and to your son on his new PB!

Congratulations to you both. Great program to be involved with.

I've looked and looked but can't find any kind of program like that around here. I think it's great to get our veterans out on the water like that to help them get through the stresses of readjusting to civilian life. Great job to you and to your son on his new PB!

 

 

Here you go Clayton:

 

http://heroesonthewater.org/chapters/kansas-chapter/

 

While the organization is kayak based, you can volunteer your time and use a chapter provided kayak and equipment as well.  Email the chapter coordinator and see how you can get involved.

 

If you're looking for a boat based group, then something along the lines of ARMY Bass Anglers or Wounded Warriors might be an option.

Congrats to you both! 

What a memorable day!!

My congratulations to you both

 

Roger

That`s awesome!