Testimonials
“I lost my leg to injuries I sustained while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraq Freedom. I was privileged to be part of the Hunts for Healing turkey hunt at Ringneck Ridge Inc. During my 5 day stay, I was given not only the chance to harvest a spring gobbler and catch some fish, but more importantly was blessed with the opportunity to fellowship with a community of unbelievable and unselfish people that demonstrated their sincerest gratitude to each of the Wounded Warriors. Generations of patriots that have defended our country’s sovereignty in Vietnam, the deserts of Iraq during Operations Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan shared stories and tears of their many memories and losses. This event can only be described as positively overwhelming and a truly healing time. I will never forget this experience. I am reminded of what kind of fiber America is made of and what makes this country so worth fighting for.” -- Major Kent Solheim
“The great thing is that it doesn’t matter what war you fought, whether WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War and the current wars; every military service member has that brotherly and sisterly kinship that we all can relate too.”
“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.” -- CPT Amanda Heidenreiter
Army Specialist Daniel Acosta of Chicago came from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to spend five days as one of three guest soldiers of the Ringneck Ridge Hunting Preserve near Laceyville.
In the first three days, the soldiers shot clay birds and hunted for pheasants. One night, the servicemen went on a raccoon hunt that lasted until nearly midnight, and then rose at 6 the next morning to hunt coyotes.
“I call it the ‘Wow’ factor …Wow, I’m injured but I can still hunt.” -- WC Examiner
“It’s organizations and people like you which show them they are not forgotten and make their rehabilitation and our jobs at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) easier, not to mention fun.” -- Ross Colquhoun on behalf of the Walter Reed Staff