R. Flores

Thank you so very much. I definitely needed this. It was a great getaway from the everyday norm at home. I don’t have anyone to talk to about my military past and let everyday life eat at me. My family can’t relate to what I have done, and I don’t say much because I know they aren’t interested. Arriving here and being able to talk to people and other veterans recharged my purpose and my soul. It was very healing. John and Jake and also my two veteran partners, Dennis and Rusty made it nice to be able to tell stories and let out a lot of frustrations and internal build up. It was nice to sit around the fire and talk about life and different ways to battle issues. I don’t have that back home. The patriotism and hospitality were amazing. Thanks to WWIA and the Wisconsin community for helping me feel like I belong and what I did for 20 years had a purpose.