above: Some of the Elks Lodge members and VA Staff and Volunteers.
On July 21, 15 Escondido Elks Lodge members accompanied 27 disabled military veterans and their staff and aides on a Sport Fishing trip in the Pacific Ocean aboard the vessel Double Down.
This expedition provided space on boat, bait and tackle and lunch for local service members. The outing was a success as 83 Calico Bass were caught.
The catch of the day, a
right: Glen Foss with 50-pound White Sea bass.
Conversations with hospital patients were emotionally rewarding as many had not been on an ocean going vessel in a long time, let alone caught fish. According to Ellen Berman, the VA Hospital recreational therapist, both events were very successful and all attendees had a wonderful time.
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