M. Reisdorf

First, I need to thank Jim Reisdorf (husband, Vietnam veteran, Marine/ Army reserve) for watching on TV a WWIA hunt in 2009. That started our journey of hosting the WWIA Upland NY Bird Hunt / Couples Retreat. This being the 5th year of hosting WW’s, and 3rd year hosting couples, thanks to Fae Horsley, wife of Shawn Horsley who we hosted in 2011. I can’t begin to share the difference it has made to include the wives, 2 who shared in this are also Purple Heart Awardees. The WW’s (men) have a beautiful hunt experience with pheasants and chuker, while the wives have a “girl time” on a wine tour and Spa time. The men connect in an amazing way as the wives do it in a “girl’s way”. They each share life before so many tours and the way life evolves after the tours. It is so awarding to hear each of them sharing and caring about so many concerns, and joys. They also have fun couple times.
This year hosting Caleb & Tannia Dillon, Bob & Rebecca Simonovich, & Milt & Heidi Yagel. Each one was so appreciative of all that we did for them to make this a special time in their lives, to be recognized and thanked for their service to our country. I WISH we could do more! It is such a privilege to honor these couples for what they have sacrificed for myself and so many.
I am so blessed to have a beautiful daughter and son-in-law Christie & Shawn Ingram, who were with me every step of the way. This year 2014 was in memory of Jim (JR) Reisdorf. Because of Christie, Shawn, friends and so many supporters this year was a great success. With so many emotions myself, my team helped to continue Jim’s Legacy to do this event. I will never be able to thank enough all of those who helped in so many ways.
I look forward to 2015, Sept 25th to 28th to continue this journey. God Bless the USA and all of the men and women who have served for each of us so that we have the rights and privileges that we have to be an American.