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Posted April 19, 2009
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Jordan Lake, North Carolina
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Warriors on the Water - Highlights
The 4th Annual Warriors on the Water, Jordan Lake NC has been a huge success!
Warriors On the Water™ is a non-profit organization that exists for the sole purpose of having a way to say “Thank-You” to our men and women in the Armed Services for all that they do to keep us free.
Warriors On the Water™ was founded by three retired military men (Greg Lahr, Hal Abshire and Bob Cunningham) that all served in Desert Storm and wanted a way to show their appreciation to the men and women that are still serving.
This years Champions are James (Buster) Seabolt and Brian Harrison (US Marines, Camp Lejeune) !
Brian Harrison also met with Medal of Honor Reciepient Rudolfo Hernandez who attended the event, to share his win!
The event kicked off with a jump demonstration of the USASOC Black Daggers who flew in the offical event flag and conducted several water landings.
It was a great day on the water for the troops and supporters! Army, Airforce, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard practicapted in the event.
Totals for the event were;
Total number caught: 132 fish.
Total weight caught: 485-5.
Number of teams to weight in fish 73 teams.
Total number of teams 151.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone for their efforts. 2009 has been a huge success.
See other comments and photos at the following Facebook Group; http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=57525295783&ref=ts
Website: www.warriorsonthewater.com
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