For the Soldiers
For the Soldiers
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Our Armed Forces are out there
all over the world everyday risking their lives to keep the American way of
life. Our family decided the best way we could show our gratitude to these
brave soldiers is by "Taking a Soldier Fishing" and other special trips
catering to their wish list and needs. We've taken them fishing, camping, to
the hot mineral spas, lunches & karaoke,
golf, etc. We delight them with fish fry's and other
delicious meals of exotic meats like Oryx and Buffalo. We give them a
peaceful, yet fun-filled time with as many of their comrades as we can
accommodate at one time. Everyone of these soldiers capture our hearts and
leave with us a huge impression of dedicated patriotism. We would like to
do more. We have some really great ideas we are working on to double or more the amount of soldiers,
and to include their families.
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Here are some of the Soldiers |
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November 2006 was shirt sleeve and shorts weather. Our new BFF, Sergeant Henderson, and her soldiers enjoyed their selves thoroughly. First time to Elephant Butte Lake for most of them. |
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| December '06 had smiles all around as the soldiers were as excited as 7 year old, Jr Guide Gidget Miller, to be fishing this cold December day. A front had unexpectedly blown in and the temp didn't get over 36 degrees all day! |
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Hi Mom & Dad - Wish you were here! I'll be home soon. |
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We thawed everyone out in the hot mineral baths before they left... just what the doctor ordered! |
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October '07 "Great Americans helping Great Americans". The Millers received a check in donations from El Paso Apartment Association board member, David Hatton to take 10 soldiers fishing, fine dining, hot springs baths & other positive morale building activities. Sergeants' Kiel & Mallicote presented a Plaque & Certificate of Appreciation from the Ft. Bliss Warrior Transition Battalion to the Miller's for their service to the soldiers. From left, First Sergeant Michael Joe "Pit Bull" Mallicote, Billy Jack Miller, Jr., Sergeant Major David W. Kiel, David Hatton, Monica Moon Miller & Gidget Moon Miller. |
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October '07 Two groups of five soldiers were taken out fishing and treated to lunch at Turtleback Mountain Resort.
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Jack Whitt, owner of Sierra del Rio Golf Course and Turtleback Mountain Resort, (and a former Marine himself!) treats the soldiers we host to free golf.
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These soldiers couldn't be more relaxed.
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The soldiers take a moment to pose with Patsy and Billy Jack Sr. and Jason Norby, all faithful supporters of the soldiers.
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All the soldiers reminisce about fishing trips of their youth with mom & dad, grandpa or even a favorite uncle... it puts them in a good place in their minds and hearts. | 
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November '07 Fishing, Lunch & Karaoke at the American Legion Post #44 in Elephant Butte was the plan for the day for these soldiers.
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This soldier was a Karaoke King after eating hot dogs and visiting with the good folks at the American Legion Post #44.
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We try to think of many diversions for the soldiers and they seem to enjoy it all!
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November '07 Almost Thanksgiving, this group of soldiers got a kick out of catching even the little ones.
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These soldiers were treated to good home-style lunch at Hodges Restaurant.
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Pictured with the soldiers are Billy Jack, Gidget and Ray Hodges.
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March '08
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Help everyone get to know everyone again.
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March '08 Soldier Andrew Wade got into the walleye and then was presented with his complimentary mount in September.
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September '08
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Specialist Troy Hanselman is ready to do some duck hunting too!
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We would like to thank: Alan Brown American Legion Post #44 David Hatton El Paso Apartment Association Hay-Yo-Kay Hot Springs Hodges Restaurant Jack Whitt Marina del Sur MillerMounts Taxidermy Sandy Jones Sierra del Rio Golf Course Turtleback Mountain Resort for their kindness, generosity and support of our efforts to show these soldiers a wonderfully relaxing and therapeutic experience |
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To make a Donation:
| RIO GRANDE GUIDE
SERVICE PO Box 1611 Elephant Butte New Mexico 87935 575-894-3454 575-740-0150 575-740-6138 |
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