August 5, 2021 at 1:52 p.m.
Veterans experience bass fishing through Veterans on Water tournament
Veterans experience bass fishing through Veterans on Water tournament
While all anglers like to be competitive, the day was about more than just that. Tournament organizer Kris Hanes, a disabled veteran himself, brought together veterans from all branches of the service and fellow tournament anglers for a day of fun and camaraderie. When the fishing was over, there was ample opportunity for anglers and veterans to get to know one another over some food and beverages as well as to cheer for the successes of winning teams during the awards ceremony.
Raffles were also held with proceeds going to veteran groups in Wisconsin. Hanes thanked his friends and family for all of their help in putting together a great tournament that all enjoyed, especially his mother, Robin Hanes, who was an integral part of the planning of the event. He said he is already looking forward to the sixth annual Veterans on Water tournament and had already heard from many veterans they would be back next year for more fun.
Beckie Gaskill may be reached via email at bgaskill@lakelandtimes.com.
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