R. White

Hi John, Corrina, & Johnny Mac, it doesn’t seem like a week has already gone by since I was fishing for the most salmon I have ever seen in my life. I can say without a doubt that I had never seen so many fish jumping on a hook as I did on 21 & 22 September 2013. The fact that we caught over 150 fish each day. Now granted I wasn’t having quite as good of luck as the other guys on the boat but I still had a blast. My arms were sore for a few days from all the reeling we did. John did an awesome job of taking us to the right spots to ensure there were enough fish to keep all of us busy.
I would also like to express my gratitude to all the town people who came out on Saturday to honor us. It was an honor to have so many people gathered to show their support and warm thanks for our service to this nation. The barbecue was excellent, and the fresh salmon tasted great. The fact that this weekend was also the ribbon cutting ceremony of the veteran bunkhouse just added to all the great things that were being done in our honor and being there was a great honor for me.
I can’t put into words all my feelings about the weekend and everything that John & Corrina did for all of us. The breakfast sandwiches each morning was just one of the many things that both John & Corrina did/do for their guests making us feel not just welcomed but a part of their family. It is the type of treatment that makes you want to come back again and again. I felt comfortable around them almost immediately just because of the way John & Corrina make you a part of their extended family.
I honestly can’t tell you how I found WWIA but I am sure glad I did. I’ll have no problem telling others about WWIA and recommending them to any and all veterans that I meet. I can’t thank John McDaniel enough for thinking of this idea and more for taking the idea and making it into reality. The selfless sacrifice you make of your time and energy to keep this organization running from day to day. Also, a HUGE thank you needs to go out to all the other volunteers who give of their time so freely helping to make this organization the success that it is. I want to thank everyone for a great weekend and can’t wait for my next adventure with WWIA and look forward to seeing John & Corrina again too.