Wounded Warrior USA Family Day

Palmer Lake, Colorado

Wounded Warrior Family Day



The Wounded Transition Unit WTU from the Army Post at Fort Carson participated in a Family Day on June 18, 2011.  Sponsored by Wounded Warrior USA at the family friendly Palmer Lake in Palmer Lake, Colorado. The Banner donated by RockyMountain Coors Distributing made it easy for all the families to find us .It wasn’t long before all of the families showed up and were greeted by Bill Miller and Dave Bryant from Wounded Warrior USA.

Some of the moms made a stop by the Mary Kay 

tent and got their feet and hands taken care of. A great mix of lotions and some kind loving care from our staff did the trick. Vanessa McClearn, Sales Director with Mary Kay volunteered her time and products to pamper the ladies, according to them it was refreshing. 


The families stopped by to pick up rods, reels, bait and portable chairs. The Starbucks Coffee and sweet rolls did not last long as always a great combination for a fishing trip.
Fishing was very good and the children were excited about catching a variety of fish.  Everyone could hear the cheerful reactions of the children as they made there fish hookups. 


 Thanks to the Colorado Division of Wildlife that made a sizable drop of assorted fish during the week.  As the morning progressed the kids would come to the pavilion to pickup a cookie and drink to prepare for lunch, didn’t want to eat there lunch on an empty stomach.   All of our volunteer helpers cooked and served lunch and helped clean up after 44 attendees; WTU Soldiers, families 34 and volunteers 10.  Lunch was served with hamburgers and assorted cheese, tomatoes and lettuce, hot dogs, potato salad, potato chips, drinks, pie and a candy bar.  They also finished off the cookies. Village Inn Restaurant donated the four pies for lunch that just disappeared. 
To all of you that support these great companies below we thank you and look forward to our next trip.
Thank you volunteers and sponsors for your patriotism and contribution in making the WTU Soldiers and families fishing day away from Fort Carson a memorable one. 


Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Coors Distribution, Clam Corp, Lindy Tackle, Village Inn, St. Croix, Aurora Marine, Bass Pro Shops, Lehrer Fire Place and Patio, Strike Master Augers and our great friends at Do-it molds!
We thank all of you for supporting these companies who help our programs and support our troops and families Nation wide.


Enjoy some pictures from this great day!!!!