J. French
2018
Military Branch: US Army
Event Name: Lake Erie Trophy Walleye Fishing
This was an amazing event even before the Warriors put lines in the water. The support from the local Veteran Services, Hosts and Community was off the charts. The tour through Ashtabula with the Legion Riders, City/County/State Police escorts, residents waving American Flags, steak dinner provided by the American Legion – All incredible and hard to comprehend. Even donations made by the Legion Riders, the American Legion Post 103 and personal funding efforts by “Jello John” were a humbling surprise. The fishing was outstanding with unbelievable guides, boats and equipment. So much preparation and organization by Hosts, the community of Ashtabula and Mark Broda, WWIA Guide resulted in this outstanding event. Warriors were experiencing multiple facets of enjoyment; tours, parades, motorcycle rides, phenomenal fishing, awesome food (Warrior Guzman show-casing his culinary talents) It was the event that just kept giving. Outstanding!


