D. Meier

Purple Heart Recipient
Fishing

2019

Military Branch: US Army

Event Name: AK Halibut Fishing

This was one of the best fishing trips I have ever been on. This is my second trip to Alaska. My first one was not so great. Forty-nine years ago, to the month I was here one day while being medivaced from Vietnam. This trip was great, the people here treated us like royalty. John, Joe and Becky treated us like family the moment we arrived. The hospitality was outstanding. John and Joe worked as a team to get us on the fish every day. We ended up with more fish than I ever imagined to take home. Myself being the old Nam vet and the other Iraq vets all taking care of me like true brothers. Surprising how much we have in common. The local Legion made me personally feel truly thanked for my service. I will always remember my trip here. I will share this with all my vets in my PTSD group back home. God Bless America.