Great hunt! I harvested quail, deer and a pig! Hanging out with the guys has been great. I couldn’t have asked for a better Host. Andy and his family have been outstanding. Hanging with other vets has been wonderful. The camp is beautiful and very comfortable. This was an unforgettable weekend and I can’t say enough about our Host and Guide, they were great.

-B. Welch, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

I am so grateful for the opportunity to be able to enjoy this hunt. Thank you to all that helped. It was a great event.

-T. Case, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

I was thrilled to be chosen and what an event it turned out to be! This was my first time hunting both deer and quail. I am not good with new things, especially with people I do not know. However, this group of vets made it easy to learn, and more importantly made it fun. Sharing our experiences, both good and bad, brought us closer together and felt uplifting. The Host was amazing, to include his caring family and friends. I could never have imagined total strangers taking their time and money to help people they do not know. Most news you hear about is negative, but events like this are what the public needs to see. All of this caring during this event was truly an honor, which I will never forget and will try to pass on to those around me.

-R. Himmelberger, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

I wanted to say thanks to all the members that helped us in the woods. Special thanks to Andy and Mike for the excellent hospitality. Although I did not get a deer, I still had a blast. I will remember this forever! God Bless the WWIA and Nick for making this happen.

-S. Mallard, USMC
Purple Heart Recipient

Gents, there are not enough words to express my thanks for the hospitality, the brotherly open heart and the welcome feel that was expressed during our time with the Great Creek Hunt Club. Andy, Mike and the many hunters, dog men, dogs and the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation. The hunt and the one shot, one kill doe with Ryan was the first time in my life I shot a deer. The running jokes with the other Purple Heart Vets, Nick, Randy and Scott “Special Forces, Navy Seal, Team Six, Green Beret”. I feel honored and blessed. Thank you.

-R. Perez, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

From start to finish this has been the most incredible and humbling experience ever. I feel humbled by all the great patriots with their military history, their experiences and their accomplishments giving us so much and even more so, their time. From the invite to attend this event, to the initial OPORD to the flight touchdown, I have yet to see such a detailed deployment on such an operation outside of the military. Nick and the Great Creek Team were invested, truly wholeheartedly invested in our comfort, success and receipt of gratitude on behalf of WWIA. This retreat, this golden opportunity in such a beautiful place with such beautifully hearted patriots further concretes our pride in what we do. It motivates us! We eat, sleep and breathe what we do because of patriots such as WWIA and the Great Creek Team. Thank you for all you do. I am already more resilient after one day in this environment. Thank you for taking care of us and our Purple Heart Recipients. You have fostered a desire to take care of our own with so much pride. Keep on making a difference and thank you for all that you do.

-R. Bagwell, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

I don’t get out that much anymore. To be able to get out and connect with other veterans was so amazing. WWIA is such an amazing organization and I would like to say thank you. I would also like to say thank you to Mr. French for opening up his home to us.

-K. Armstrong, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

The best part about this trip has been meeting these people. Mrs. Carol has been amazing. Her family was wonderful. It’s been an event that I’ll look back on and remember for a long time. I’m very grateful for everything WWIA provided for on this trip. I hope that they are able to continue to provide their services for a long time to other veterans.

-T. Neidig, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

This was my first WWIA event, it was great. Mr. and Mrs. Cook were wonderful hosts and great people. The deer hunting was good and a lot of fun. I am so thankful for all the work they put in for us. The whole family did all they could. I enjoyed the other three vets and their stories because we were a generation and a war apart. WWIA has done a wonderful job organizing these events. I am looking forward to another on if it is possible.

-L. Humbarger, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

Thank you so much for the chance to come on a hunting trip of a lifetime. Everything for this trip has been just amazing but totally stress free from start to finish. The travel and licenses were taken care of and explained very well, any questions were answered immediately. All needs were met, and everyone involved was very professional and polite. The guides really went over the top making sure everyone saw lots of game. I shot the biggest deer I’ve ever seen and got to do several other firsts, including flushing some pheasants. The base house with Mr. Jay was mind-blowing as well as the 5-star meals we were fed. We were also able to meet several of the local farmers and interact with them which was a high point on the trip for me. I’ll never be able to put into words just how much this trip meant to me, so I will simply say thank you.

-C. Carver, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient

Thank you so much for the chance to come on an amazing hunt. I can’t even begin to explain how much this trip has helped me relax from all of the stress of everything that has been going on lately. Everyone involved was great and always helpful. I have never had the chance to hunt with a shotgun which was a very good experience. Jay’s house was amazing and all of the meals that we had were fantastic. I know I am not mentioning everything because there are so many great things to say about this trip. I just want to say thank you.

-B. Thompson, USMC
Purple Heart Recipient

I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in such an awesome hunt. The camaraderie surpassed anything I had imagined as did getting out into the elements. For me, this is better than any medicine a doctor could give me. Its healing power is real and again I am very thankful for that. I hope to go on other hunts in the future and maybe take an animal. We saw a lot of wildlife and Minnesota is a beautiful place. God Bless and thanks again.

-C. Floyd, US Army
Purple Heart Recipient