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Support soldiers through fishing event
Letter to the Editor
Sunday, December 02, 2007
I want to personally thank the fine folks
who provided their time, boats and fuel by showing up for the "Take
a Soldier Fishing" event Nov. 18.
While proud that I was able to give something back to the fine
men and women of our armed forces, I was sadly disappointed with
the level of support from my brothers in the bass-fishing community.
I hope and pray that next year's event will flood the Wildwood
Park parking lot with more boats than soldiers.
We all have our opinions, politically speaking, and this event
had nothing to do with any of that. It was simply an opportunity
for us to thank the brave warriors who sacrifice so much for us
to live freely.
What can it possibly hurt to give just a day of your life to these
fine members of America's armed forces?
Please, take a moment to think about all we Americans have to
be thankful for. Then think about what this country would be like
without our military providing for, and defending, our way of life.
I leaped at the chance to offer some small token of appreciation
to these brothers and sisters of the military.
I would like to extend a challenge to all bass fishermen, and
anyone else who has a boat, to lay your obligations aside for a
day so you can attend next year's event. Remember the men and women
who have, in some cases, paid the ultimate price so we can be free.
The two young men I had the honor and privilege to fish with couldn't
thank me enough. I am humbled by their respect and graciousness,
and am filled with pride knowing such fine young men exist.
Count me in for next year's event. I can't wait, and hope to see
you all there!
Marty Quesada Jr., Appling
From the Monday, December 03, 2007 edition of the Augusta Chronicle |
