Project Healing Waters...

I know many of the readers are some how involved, but I thought I'd pass along a good article for those who've not heard about it...

"Retired Navy Captain, Ed Nicholson, dreamed up the program in 2004, while recuperating from an operation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. Nicholson observed the soldiers suffering from both physical and emotional wounds with little to do while they recuperated. An avid fly fisherman, he engaged a couple fellow patients in fly tying and casting lessons and Project Healing Waters was born. The Federation of Fly Fishermen and the National Chapter of Trout Unlimited willingly jumped on board and 16 chapters of the program were quickly established. Fly fishing clubs and tackle shops across the country have donated funds and equipment to keep the program running and what started with one veteran’s effort now has more than 70 chapters throughout the United States. "

Full article here... (Berthoud Recorder)

Thanks to all of the people involved...