Anglers of Honor

Anglers of Honor

David Sparks Ph.D.
David Sparks Ph.D.
With over 45,000 soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan during the last decade, some families and communities are struggling to cope with the severe injuries sustained overseas by our brave servicemen and women. While the recovery process and transition back to civilian life can be challenging for injured soldiers, Lincoln Hills, working alongside the Wounded Warrior Project and other veteran programs, is committed to doing whatever possible to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of these heroic veterans. Fishing and other outdoor activities can provide a much needed respite for these individuals, and Lincoln Hills and Angling University are proud to offer their grounds, amenities, and staff to this great cause. Here's Ethan Emery Executive Director of Lincoln Hills Cares: "The mission of the program is dedicated to sharing a world class flyfishing experience with military service personnel and their families. The vision of Anglers of Honor is to honor the sacrifices of our hero veterans through the mind, body and flow of nature through flyfishing. We see that as a complete package that occurs when you immerse yourself into the water and become one with nature as the fly fishing experience allows. It is fun to be able to give back in a unique manner knowing that it is aiding in their recovery. It certainly is not going to get them all the way there but it aids in that recovery process. We are really glad to be able to get groups of veterans out on the water, fish them in a world-class fishery catching lots of fish. A new piece to the program this year is that we have been able to get together with some sponsors and have provided veterans and their families with brand-new rods and reels.
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