Saltwater Angler Hosts Fish For Jose 2016
In 2015 we held an event at the Key West Harbour Yacht Club. Invites went out, we publicized it in local magazines a radio shows. Social Media. Businesses, artist like Caleb Goins, friends of the Foundation like Jim Strickland photography, and Chasin Fin made the way down. Fish For Jose is about celebrating who he […]
My Fish For Jose Day 2016
We looked at the weather for January 18, the official “Fish for Jose” day. The forecast did not look good. This was my dad’s birthday so it was almost fitting that nasty weather was forecast. He would often joke that rough weather seemed to be his signature. We decided to go early on January 16. […]
December 18, 2015 Veterans Trip
Du was the first to arrive for our final 2015 Veterans Trip. He’s originally from Vietnam. The other veterans – Joey, Thomas, Vega, and Brandon- showed up relatively at the same time. Du, the eldest of the group (guaranteeing him the biggest room) has multiple talents. He wrote a book about his life and gave […]
December 7, 2015 Veterans Trip
Our second trip of December began with Fred’s arrival. A big house was donated to us to accommodate everyone, and we didn’t want it to go to waste. It’s first come, first serve so Fred got the biggest room. I heard from another vet, Rick, who said his child was sick. He would be […]
Ladies Veterans Trip – December 2015
2015 was an interesting year. The three previous years were pretty much dedicated to work. Whether it was the Foundation, apparel, or production work it all kept my attention. It helped keep me busy and work through my grief. The year 2015 was different. I was getting married! Dave and I had been together since […]
Jake’s Reunion Trip
Jake had been on a Foundation fishing trip before. What did he think of it? His words say it best; “It was the trip of a lifetime, that’s for sure. It made all of my dreams come true, lifted my spirits and helped me through all that was going on. It made me forget that […]
Veterans Reunion Trip 2015
There is much I have to learn about the obstacles Veterans face when they return home. One would think that things would be easier for them when they return, but this isn’t always the case. Now, I am not speaking on behalf of every individual who has fought for our country or all the Veterans […]
Veterans Jose, Ernesto, and Alvero’s Fishing Dream Comes True
I met the guys at their temporary home in Summerland Key. With an ocean view, hammock, kayaks, and snorkeling available in the back yard they were pumped. This trip was special for a number of reasons. One reason, Tabitha was going to be there. She is the woman I coordinate veteran’s trips with from […]
Jake’s Saltwater Fishing Dream Comes True
The Foundation works with other organizations to recommend recipients to us. Networking is essential for smaller groups such as ours and as president I am always open to connecting with people who share our core mission. I received an e-mail from Brad Jones who works with the Outdoor Dream Foundation in South Carolina. They are […]
Veterans Jason, Andrew, Jeremy, and Hipilito’s Trip
Planning of the trip…. Every trip the Foundation plans takes a lot of coordination. Sometimes this works seamlessly, sometimes not so much. For the veterans trip in December some of the dates got mixed up between Captain Mike Weinhoffer (who was originally going to do the trip) our vets, and myself. Needless to say Mike […]
