Wow - very nice! Looks like you guys did a super job of showing a glint of our appreciation for their sacrifice for our country. Thank you Speckhunter and all the other volunteers who made this possible. It is easy to see by the smiles on their faces how much the Marines appreciated it as well.
WOUNDED WARRIORS HIT THE HIGH SEAS
On Friday the 21st of September, members of the Military Appreciation Day web-site had the honor and privilege of taking some of the Wounded Warriors from Camp LeJeune MCB out for a day of deep sea fishing aboard the head boat Continental Shelf. The boat left the dock in Morehead at 5:30am heading out to showers and rough seas. Unfortunately because of the weather and physical limitations the number of Warriors able to go was less than desired. So, with 20 or so Warriors and numerous volunteers they pushed on for a great day of fishing and cameraderie. The liquid cameraderie and sea conditions led to much chumming 
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The tired fishermen returned to the dock at 5:00pm with many stories to tell and some good catches. One lucky angler caught a citation red snapper of 27 lbs. The anglers were met at the dock by approximately 20 web-site members who escorted them on a short walk down the waterfront to a pig-pickin' in their honor. The event included a rocking good Military band from Cherry Point MCAS that provided music for everyone's enjoyment. Awards of hats, t-shirts and pier passes were provided to some of the lucky anglers. The angler of the biggest fish also received a cash award, generously donated by a web-site member. Goodie bags were provided to all Military members in attendance including the members of the band. At the end of the day the Warriors returned to their barracks with food, beverages, fish and the respect, gratitude and appreciation of all in attendence for their service and sacrifice for our Country.
Thank you again to those who serve and to all those who generously donated time, items and money to make this day a possibility. For more information or to become a part of future events please go to the website Military Appreciation Day - Home
. The tired fishermen returned to the dock at 5:00pm with many stories to tell and some good catches. One lucky angler caught a citation red snapper of 27 lbs. The anglers were met at the dock by approximately 20 web-site members who escorted them on a short walk down the waterfront to a pig-pickin' in their honor. The event included a rocking good Military band from Cherry Point MCAS that provided music for everyone's enjoyment. Awards of hats, t-shirts and pier passes were provided to some of the lucky anglers. The angler of the biggest fish also received a cash award, generously donated by a web-site member. Goodie bags were provided to all Military members in attendance including the members of the band. At the end of the day the Warriors returned to their barracks with food, beverages, fish and the respect, gratitude and appreciation of all in attendence for their service and sacrifice for our Country.
Thank you again to those who serve and to all those who generously donated time, items and money to make this day a possibility. For more information or to become a part of future events please go to the website Military Appreciation Day - Home
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Way to go guys. Please let me know when the next Wounded Warrior trip is planned. I'd like to contribute some t-shirts, hats, and other items for the event from our eStore.
And WOW! that's a great red snapper.
Randy
And WOW! that's a great red snapper.
Randy
Very nicely done! Thanx for the post!
Man... what a SNAPPAH!!!! in that one pick! That thing's HUGE!!!
God Bless them all and my salute for their service!
Man... what a SNAPPAH!!!! in that one pick! That thing's HUGE!!!
God Bless them all and my salute for their service!
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Speck had one of the most important jobs, don't let his modesty fool you. He was in charge of getting sandwiches for the entire boat and many give away items as well. Not only did he have enough hats, pier passes and gifts to give out, but he also arranged 100 + subs !
The trip yesterday was a lot of fun. From a fishing perspective it was a little tough, but that had to do with the weather. 5-7 foot seas all day, occassionally some bigger. Thunder, lightning, pouring rain most of the day although it did lay down for the ride home.
Big fish was a BIG FISH! 27 lb Red Snapper.
Here are some pics but there will be a few hundred posted in the photo albums of the MAD site..
27 lbs, 39 inches
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Not the greatest of weather
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Our guests for the day, USMC Camp Lejeune Wounded Warriors!
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What a great way to end a wonderful day on the water with some of the finest people I will ever have the privilege of meeting!
Now that the third MAD event is in the books, folks keep an eye out as we have announced the date for the fourth MAD event!
June 7, 2008 at USCG Fort Macon will be MAD 2008
PLUS.... sometime in late summer or fall, will be a MAD event at USCG Station Oak Island but the specific date and details are still being worked out.
The trip yesterday was a lot of fun. From a fishing perspective it was a little tough, but that had to do with the weather. 5-7 foot seas all day, occassionally some bigger. Thunder, lightning, pouring rain most of the day although it did lay down for the ride home.
Big fish was a BIG FISH! 27 lb Red Snapper.
Here are some pics but there will be a few hundred posted in the photo albums of the MAD site..
27 lbs, 39 inches
Not the greatest of weather
Our guests for the day, USMC Camp Lejeune Wounded Warriors!
What a great way to end a wonderful day on the water with some of the finest people I will ever have the privilege of meeting!
Now that the third MAD event is in the books, folks keep an eye out as we have announced the date for the fourth MAD event!
June 7, 2008 at USCG Fort Macon will be MAD 2008
PLUS.... sometime in late summer or fall, will be a MAD event at USCG Station Oak Island but the specific date and details are still being worked out.
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It was unfortunate that Midnight could not make it, we had a very special surprise for him at the cookout. Now I will have to find an excuse to go fishing.. errr.. I mean go to the coast so I can see him and give it to him in person!
Long trip out to MHC, long day fishing, long ride home to Charlotte but man o man was it worth it!
Really looking forward to MAD events, yes plural! in 2008
For those interested, we will be hosting MAD events on June 7, 2008 at USCG Fort Macon, another Wounded Warrior trip (date TBD) and finally another large scale MAD event in the Fall at USCG OAK ISLAND (date and details TBD)! So if you ever wanted to participate in a MAD event, 2008 will be the year!
Randy thanks again for allowing us access to your boards in helping us get the word out. I hope you will be able to find your way to a MAD event and allow us to thank you in a proper way.
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Long trip out to MHC, long day fishing, long ride home to Charlotte but man o man was it worth it!
Really looking forward to MAD events, yes plural! in 2008
For those interested, we will be hosting MAD events on June 7, 2008 at USCG Fort Macon, another Wounded Warrior trip (date TBD) and finally another large scale MAD event in the Fall at USCG OAK ISLAND (date and details TBD)! So if you ever wanted to participate in a MAD event, 2008 will be the year!
Randy thanks again for allowing us access to your boards in helping us get the word out. I hope you will be able to find your way to a MAD event and allow us to thank you in a proper way.
Wow - that's was an super nice action by John. He's a great fisherman and a super guy. Hey somebody needs to invite him over to our board - we'd love to hear about his fishing trips here - he writes great reports!
Again thanks to all of you! This past year we got in on the MAD event late in the planning. I know Randy and I both want to be more involved this year as well as using this web site to help promote and recruit folks for the event!
- we'd love to hear about his fishing trips here - he writes great reports!Again thanks to all of you! This past year we got in on the MAD event late in the planning. I know Randy and I both want to be more involved this year as well as using this web site to help promote and recruit folks for the event!
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