KJH807
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This weekend... importance of the Holiday
As you enjoy your long weekend, please remember the importance of the holiday. There are many who paid the ultimate price for our country... and there are many who came home but still struggle. Project Healing Waters is an amazing program helping our veterans through fly fishing and fly tying. I had a chance to meet some of the members and staff over the past few months and can't say enough about how great the organization is. Take a few mins and visit their sites Like them on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/ProjectHealingWatersFlyFishing or their main site- http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/ I know Skip does an unreal amount and set up and Erie Chapter... so if anyone is looking to get involved locally... i'm sure he can point you in the right direction.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/25 11:03:10
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/25 11:54:10
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Good post! Thanks to the Vets! ~  And, those at PHW that help them return to the wonderful world of fishing!  Happy Memorial Day to all. 
"If you ever get hit with a bucket of fish, be sure to close your eyes." ><)))*>
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/25 12:26:45
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Thanks for the post and the US military.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/28 07:15:47
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This is a truly special day and thanks for reminding us KJ. To all of the veterans - my sincere thanks. This day is yours.
"They say you forget your troubles on a trout stream, but that's not quite it..... you begin to see where your troubles fit into the grand scheme of things, and suddenly they're just not such a big deal anymore." John Gierach
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/28 07:27:02
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God bless our service men and women that makes the sacrifice to make our country the greatest nation in the world.
Look to the heavens and thank God everyday that hunting is such a grand part of our lives. Ted Nugent
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/28 08:47:15
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/28 09:27:24
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That brought tears to my eyes John. Your one of my many heroes brother.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/28 12:48:04
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Thanks for your service Mikastorm! It makes me sick, that I am one of the few in my neighborhood that is fly'n a flag. To most of these people it's just a day off work and cook'n on the grill. 
My Wife said, if I go fish'n one more time, she'll leave me! God, I'm going to miss her!
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/28 17:13:31
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Please say a prayer for my father guys. He lost his battle with lung cancer today. He hung on until the holiday that meant the most to him.
RIP dad, Skysoldier, SFC Gradich, 404 RRD, 173rd abn, separate ('67 to '70)
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/28 17:38:25
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eyesandgillz
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in your time of need.
Look to the heavens and thank God everyday that hunting is such a grand part of our lives. Ted Nugent
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/29 08:02:47
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Thoughts and prayers with you J. Sorry for your loss.
Thanks Split...thank you for your service...also for flying the flag to honor our fallen.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/29 11:38:34
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I give Thanks for all who have served to allow us the freedoms we too often take for granted... their sacrifices, both great and small, are what we should be reminded of every day, not just this special holiday.
Eyesandgillz....
So sorry to hear about your father's passing... I'm glad he was able to hold out for his holiday though. I will keep him in my prayers.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/29 12:10:35
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Eyesandgillz,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He is one of those cherished Fathers who should be remembered with reverence and honor by all.
Respectfully, Dan O
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/05/29 14:10:41
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Sorry about your loss Eyes.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/06/02 10:53:01
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Sorry about your Dad Gills! Way too young! Thanks for his service
My Wife said, if I go fish'n one more time, she'll leave me! God, I'm going to miss her!
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/06/02 11:23:46
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Just saw your post Justin. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/06/02 19:56:49
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Thanks for the prayers and well wishes guys. It was tough getting through military burial at the National Cemetery but the Honor Guard did a great job. Many thanks goes out to those guys and gals that perform those duties. It was truly an honor to have them there honoring my father.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/06/04 08:04:11
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My condolences, Eyes.
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Re:This weekend... importance of the Holiday
2012/06/04 10:36:42
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Eyes, so sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and the family...
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