Veterans - CSYDV

We have just finished our new boat storage facility, no more tarps that attract little monsters to move in and chew things up! September 19th we had our annual fish fry with the veterans, great turnout lots of fish, fries, potato salad, coleslaw, sweets and camaraderie. We thank the local recruiters in Muskegon for donating lots of military gear, pens, pencils, stickers, sunglasses and more. We thank the local legion 381 and the ladies auxiliary for all their support. And all of our volunteers and friends. Looking forward to 2025.
Thanks again
God Bless
Ed

Our last cookout with the veterans this summer, another great time with our brothers. Thank you to all our sponsors for making this possible, and to the volunteers that donated their time to get it done….I feel truly blessed to have folks like you in my life.

May 2024

Today we kicked off the 2024 season with a cookout and a shoot out with the veterans at our range. We were short staffed so unfortunately I was only able to get one picture. It was a beautiful day a great time and plenty of food. We met some new people and made new friends one being a 93 y/o Korea veteran and he will be joining us on our first fishing trip the 20th.

August 2022.

We have been busy with our 2022 season. We got the “Go Ahead” to take the vet out fishing. Our first fishing trip we had 5 pontoon boats and a lot of volunteers. The Vets had a blast fishing and a couple of them came back for a second trip with their own poles. The second trip was a success with lots of Blue Gil and Sunfish and a couple Perch. We are looking forward to having our Fish Fry soon. Stay tune for updates.

Working with the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans to bring us as many residents as they can for a day of fishing on Croton or Hardy pond.

We then set out on Croton or Hardy pond which are the back waters of the mighty Muskegon rivers running though Croton township Michigan, where we will enjoy a day of fishing and of course telling stories of the one that got away and probably wouldn’t have fit on the boat anyway.

We assemble as many pontoons as needed to accommodate two vets and staff on each.

We, along with assistance from local sponsors supply a bag lunch, water and bait for all.

We do this several times a season ending with a fish fry banquet in September at the American Legion here in Croton, where we will enjoy the bounty caught during the seasons trips out. And once again tell stories that have now grown out of proportion. Way out!

2018 Veterans fish fry banquet

Today’s fish fry banquet signifies the end of our fishing season with the vets, and the beginning of a new segment in CSYDV activities. This fall we will be inviting the vets to our shooting range where we will enjoy a camp fire hotdogs and shooting activities. This has been in the plan for several years and now becoming a reality thanks to the ongoing sponsorship from Safari Club International (Michigan Chapter).

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