In the 2009 FX re-cap, we introduced you to Matt Bradford, the wounded warrior Marine who had lost both legs and his sight in an IED explosion, and became Warriors and Quiet Waters first blind fly fisherman alumnus.  During Matt’s FX 2 visit in June, WQW Board member Steve McGrath struck a friendship with Matt and discovered that Matt and his Mom Debbie, both native Kentuckians, were hard core University of Kentucky Wildcat fans.  As luck would have it, Steve was acquainted with C.M Newton, legendary Alabama basketball coach and longtime Athletic Director at Kentucky!  Knowing Matt’s love for the Big Blue, Steve contacted Newton and arranged for Matt and his Mom to attend the Kentucky v. North Carolina basketball game in Lexington in early December.  At the good bye dinner on the last night of FX 5 in September, Steve told Matt about the trip and the game.  Matt was smiling so hard that we thought he might split at the seams!  Steve also made arrangements with local businessman friend, aircraft owner and pilot, Jerry Severson to fly Matt and Debbie from San Antonio, Texas to Lexington, Kentucky for the game.  WQW Board member Tom O’Connor and his wife Celia, who is one of Warriors and Quiet Waters volunteer “Moms”, accompanied Matt and Debbie on the trip. It was a wonderful experience for Matt and Debbie.  Not only were they were treated to one of the best college basketball games of the year, it ended up being a Kentucky Wildcat win!!! Warriors and Quiet Waters is grateful to the University of Kentucky and C.M. Newton for their hospitality, and we owe a very big note of thanks to Jerry Severson for the donation of his plane and his piloting expertise.  Thank you!