P. Colunga

Upon my arrival to Rockport, I was very nervous; not knowing what to expect in conjunction with the fear of being the only fisherman to not catch any game due to a loss of feeling in my hands. However, with your support and hospitality, I was able to overcome my nerves and find comfort and relaxation almost immediately. That is very surprising to me, because I’m not usually a person that can find comfort in an unusual place. I don’t have the words to properly describe exactly what the trip meant to me during this stressful time in my life. This period where I face medical retirement from the Military that I have spent the majority of my adult life and have grown to love. At times, this period of my life seems dark and helpless, but this trip has brought light and hope to me. I was given the opportunity to build relationships with fellow Veterans, Veterans that have also transitioned from the military and have done so successfully. They offered advice and insight for my journey into the unknown and have helped me to find comfort and see that there is always life and hope around every blind curve; an experience that has proven to be one of the most invaluable experiences of my life. One of my favorite aspects of the trip was the cabin that you had built, which offered an open-bay concept affording us Veterans an opportunity to conjoin and bond through joke and conversation as we wind-down for bedtime. John, the fishing was amazing! Never in my life had I caught so many fish, especially fish of that size! Not to mention the incredible boat and gear that we used. Corrina, the food and hospitality were beyond compare, and I couldn’t be more grateful! This experience that you have offered to us will be cherished by us all, and if there is every anything that I can do for the Wounded Warrior in Action program, please let me know! I wish you both the best in all that you do, and I hope to hear from and you see you again soon. God bless.