J. Peterson

First off, I would like to thank WWIA, Corrina, Frenchie, John Moline, Seward American Legion, Wes Oetinger, and all the guys who attended this event. Even before we arrived, the attention to detail was great. We had some time and explored the area around the airport while waiting for one of the vets to land. The drive to Seward was filled with beautiful scenery and great conversation. Turns out I was pheasant hunting with Jon this past March. We laughed and joked all the way to Seward; the views were amazing. From the moment we got to Johns it was first class. The views are like nothing I’ve ever seen. The camaraderie was instant, and there is a level of calm, knowing that everyone here has gone through a similar life-changing event and made it through. The food, starting with steak dinner at the Legion, homemade biscuits and gravy, and fish 10 different ways, each uniquely delicious in its own way. We spent lots of time on the rivers, catching salmon and despite rough seas, we caught rockfish cod, and 8 halibut. I’ve never been to Alaska, but I’ll be back someday with my family. Thank you.

J. Peterson US Army, Purple Heart recipient