J. Walton

2007 was my alive year. Over the past 15 years I have tried to forget the reason I was awarded the Purple Heart. In the past two days I was right back there. I was able to see Tim Spence after many years, wondering if he was okay. I had a large hole in my story because I wanted to make sure he knew how much I respected him for his leadership. The day he arrived at Womack (Army Medical Center), I saw a man that was not the same man. I wanted to help him, but I could not because I Had my own battles. This weekend brought me peace. He is not the same, but he won his battle, and I am thankful that WWIA has him and you are lucky to have him. I loved the fishing, food, friendship, and all the folks that were a part of the weekend. For me, it was more than the fishing and I will never forget it. I am so thankful I cannot put it into words. Do not change a thing. The boat captains were great. All that came out and gave up their weekend are the real Heroes. Thank you for the chance to share my thoughts.