Share a Ride with a Soldier @ the Big Bend Saltwater Classic

Post by **Reel Country** » May 14th, 2007, 8:12 am

Last year the Classic had guests from the U.S. Army that had just returned from Iraq. This year 25 soldiers from Fort Stewart are coming down and some would like to share a ride. If you have room on your boat for a soldier before they re-deploy to Iraq, email the Classic at bigbendsaltwaterclassic@gmail.com.
They have transportation down, lodging, and entries covered for the Classic. They just need an ride, either inshore or offshore, it doesn't matter. Some have saltwater experience, some don't. All want to have a good time before they re-deploy to Iraq, for some their third time.

We've got about 5 of the soldiers covered at the moment. If you have room, please let us know.

thanks

Post by **Capt Reggie** » May 14th, 2007, 11:17 am

Outstanding event...I'm In!

Post by **Reel Country** » May 14th, 2007, 1:28 pm

Capt Reggie,
Excellent. We'll contact you with the details as we near the Classic.

Thanks!

Bonecracker · Post by **Bonecracker** » May 14th, 2007, 5:44 pm

Sent response! I am in!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **Reel Country** » May 15th, 2007, 7:44 am

great!

CROCKER · Post by **CROCKER** » May 15th, 2007, 8:40 am

I CAN HANDLE 2

Post by **Capt Reggie** » May 15th, 2007, 10:52 am

Alright NFGFC members, let's get on board with this one...you may never get a better chance to thank a veteran personnally for the service to our country than right here, right now!

Post by **Reel Country** » May 29th, 2007, 8:01 am

Just a short update..........

At the moment, we have 22 soldiers with boat rides for the Classic. They are fishing from Econfina to Mexico Beach.

Thanks to all that have volunteered.

Post by **Reel Country** » June 6th, 2007, 12:16 pm

update

26 or 28 have rides. Special session might be interfering with a few of the Friday rides.

Post by **Jumptrout51** » June 6th, 2007, 2:55 pm

When do we find out who our soldiers are and how to meet up.
Or do we just go to the soldier pool and pick one?

Post by **Reel Country** » June 8th, 2007, 7:54 am

Jumptrout51 wrote:When do we find out who our soldiers are and how to meet up.
Or do we just go to the soldier pool and pick one?

I should have the pairings this afternoon.

Post by **jsuber** » June 8th, 2007, 8:58 am

Do any of them want o fsih out of Kayaks taht are not in boats yet?

Post by **Reel Country** » June 12th, 2007, 10:34 am

We've got all the soldiers placed on boats. I'm contacting everyone now with the soldiers names, etc.

Thanks to all who volunteered for this mission.

Reports to follow on Monday.

Post by **Reel Country** » June 19th, 2007, 9:43 am

This is truly the best thing the Classic has ever done, even better than all the reefs that have been built. We'll do it again next year.

If you have photos with the soldiers fishing, we would love to have copies for our web site and tournament program. Please forward to me if you will.

thanks again for all the great support of this program.

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Share a Ride with a Soldier @ the Big Bend Saltwater Classic

Share a Ride with a Soldier @ the Big Bend Saltwater Classic

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FISH A VET USA - The Saltwater Classic 2007