N. King

I wanted to thank you for the amazing time I had at the WWIA turkey hunt in Alabama. WWIA is a top-notch organization and by far the best experience I’ve ever had hunting through a veteran’s organization. Matt did an incredible job at planning, and I was truly blown away by the thought that was put into everything. You could tell that everything we did was meant for us to enjoy ourselves and forget about any troubles we were having. Having someone put together an event that also has a purple heart and can understand where we are all coming from was a game changer. I am still so thankful for all the gifts we received during the trip. There were a few things that I took away from this trip that actually made a difference in myself for the good. One of the biggest things I took away from the trip was I learned it was ok to be me. It is ok to be proud of the purple heart I have and just because I’m not missing any limbs doesn’t mean I am not as important. Being around others who have purple hearts just like myself and are proud of who they are, really changed me. I had to stop working 2 years ago due to my injuries and I’ve struggled daily being proud to say I’m a disabled veteran.
Again, the WWIA is a world class organization. From the founder to everyone behind the scenes that make these trips happen, they all need awards. As we talked before we departed, I’d love to be a part of WWIA in any fashion. If it’s becoming a guide or simply just cooking at an event, it would be an honor. I’d love to tell people proudly that WWIA changed my life and I’m helping others change too.