Lincolnton man helps paralyzed veterans fish, hunt for 25 years
LINCOLNTON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Paralyzed Veterans of America has been around since 1946 with the goal of building brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes.
On Friday, the southeastern chapter of PVA recognized one of their volunteers who has helped countless veterans over the last 25 years.
For 25 years, the Bradford family has been helping veterans by bringing them to their land in Lincoln County to hunt and fish.
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“Somebody later today will tell me this is the best day of their life. And they’re always welcome to come back. I leave it open and keep the grass cut. I want them to come fish it,” said Bill Bradford, PVA volunteer.
Bill’s father, Gordon, was a PVA member and started bringing other veterans on the property initially to hunt.
After a few years, they installed a concrete fishing dock to make the pond more accessible.
“I appreciate Bill and everything he does,” said Marco Bungert, a board member with the southeast chapter. “And give new patients tricks and tips to being in a chair.”
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The southeastern chapter awarded the Bradford family with a plaque to recognize their many years of service to the veteran community.
“It’s what we can do for y’all. I thank y’all very much for this. It’s not why we do it. But I do appreciate all y’all do,” said Bill.
The PVA encourages any vets with spinal cord injuries or diseases to give outings like this a try.
Board Member Justin Hall said: “Just try it. Once you come out and try it and see that you can do it, it changes everything.”
The southeastern PVA will host a bass tournament next week at Wildwood Park.
The event will be from September 27 until September 29.
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