Saying “Thank You” to Our Wounded Warriors

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 24 May 12 - 2 Comments

The photo above was taken as our honored guests, wounded soldiers from all over the country, arrived at Froggie’s Bait Dock for the annual Warrior’s Weekend fishing trip. In the background you can see the large group of motorcycle honor guards accompanying them. The photo was taken by Jasmine Gordon, courtesy of Calhoun Air Center.

Welcoming the Troops Friday Evening Photo by Bret Williams

Volunteers set up the field of flags. Photo by Bret Williams

Reflections of Tragedy & Loss The Field of Tribute Photo by Houston Holmes Photography

Thank You for your Service! Nancy Pomykal and Jim Butler greet the Warriors -Photo by Patricia Mayhall

Welcome! -photo by Bret Williams

Mother and Son Reunion! Photo by Houston Holmes Photography

Happy to be here; Happy to have you here! Photo by Bret Williams

Photo by Jasmine Gordon/Calhoun Air Center

Photo by Jasmine Gordon/Calhoun Air Center

Boats waiting to take the Warriors fishing.

Photo by Bret Williams

Pat Hatcher and her nephew Trey Ramos reunited. Trey has done 4 tours in Iraq and going back. Photo by Houston Holmes Photography

Vietnam Vet recovery/healing. Welcome Home to them both! Photo by Houston Holmes Photography

Thank you for your service! Photo by Houston Holmes Photography Courtesy of Derrick Smith, Veracity Aviation

Warriors at the Community Center Photo by Houston Holmes Photography

Warriors take off for a day of fishing; waving at photographer Jasmine Gordon and Calhoun Air Center pilot Toni McCarthy in the Robinson R44 helicopter.

2 comments for “Saying “Thank You” to Our Wounded Warriors”

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Patricia Mayhall

Wow the pictures are wonderful. seeing all the people from the air, and the close up ones of the soliders It is very heart touching

May 24th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
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Thank you for posting this story. I’m very proud of my hometown for doing this, and I know the veterans enjoyed the festivities.

May 28th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
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