Here’s some words of wisdom from one of our WQW volunteer guides, Chris Fleck. Chris writes a fly fishing article for the Stillwater County News, and this excerpt came from a recent column.
…….Finally, I have a few thoughts regarding the therapeutic effects of fly fishing. This past week, I had the pleasure of spending (more…)
Having concluded another Fishing Experience for Wounded Warriors the following is a summation of their stay in Big Sky Country.
Tuesday, 17 June. The second group of wounded warriors arrived on schedule shortly after noon to clear skies and warm temperatures. After arrival “meet and greet” proceeded to Simms Fishing Products. All the warriors were fitted with boots, waders and rain jackets as well as (more…)
Friday, 2 May. Up early and in a small bus for the trip to Yellowstone National Park. Picked up a guide in West Yellowstone and then into the park. All entrance fees were waived by the Park-A most welcome gesture of support for our wounded warriors. As we had a predicted time for Old Faithful (more…)
Thursday, 1 May. The day broke clear and not too cold. Two of the warriors went on two different radio stations in the morning prior to hitting the streams. We divided the group (more…)
Wednesday 30 April. Mother Nature showed us that we weren’t through with winter yet. We woke up to six inches on new white stuff. The two wounded warriors form Florida and San Diego were delighted to the point (more…)
Our first FX of 2008 starts today with the arrival of six wounded warriors-3 Marines and 3 Army. They are al severely wounded ranging from chest wounds to bi-lateral leg amputations but are all looking forward to their time learning to fly fish. Following their six days here they will return to their respective military hospitals, bases or homes for continued therapy and recovery.
Thank you for visiting Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation on the web. We exist to provide high-quality therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation, primarily to young enlisted servicemen and women wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan still in rehab in the military hospital system.
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