J. French

This event was special for me. First, I was able to spend some great quality time with an 86 year-old Korean War vet. The advice, laughter, and life experience he shared helped both myself and SFC Dan Berryman learn that life indeed goes on and is enjoyable both after combat injuries and post-military.
The second reason it was special was because SFC Dan Berryman was deployed with our company to Eastern Afghanistan in 2009 and he and I shot on the state of MI rifle and pistol championship team 3 years ago. His medical retirement left a void in our unit and his friendship was missed. Then we are here, enjoying fishing together and re-bonding.
Thirdly, I never dreamed I would be fishing/hunting for the top of the inland lake’s food chain. To be able to soak up the information from the #5 Musky fisherman internationally (Jeff Micholic) was a world-class treat.
The conversations about Musky fishing, combat and life experiences between Warriors, Guides and Hosts were something to be cherished and learned from for many years to come. The Hosts and Warriors were that perfect summer event that we will all reflect on. Thank you for making these memories possible!