Health & Fitness
Thank a Veteran Through Hunting and Fishing
Houtman writes weekly for the national website Outdoor Hub. Houtman's children's books are sold locally at The Bookcase of Wayzata, Excelsior Bay Books and Smarty Pants Kids.
When a Facebook friend said something critical about Memorial Day, something along the lines that it was the first of three holidays that our country celebrates war, I had two thoughts. First, far-and-away the majority of my friends would not share that sentiment. Secondly, most of my friends would go out of their way to do something special to say thank you to a vet, like take them fishing or hunting.
Memorial Day is not a celebration of war, but is a celebration of the people who pay the ultimate price to serve our country. It’s also a time to remember and care for those who have been injured in their service to our nation. As many have learned, there’s a lot of healing that can come through hunting and fishing and time outdoors.
“I was part of a hunting delegation that went to Afghanistan ... MORE
