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The 4th Annual Warriors on the Water, Jordan Lake NC has been a huge success!

Warriors On the Water™ is a non-profit organization that exists for the sole purpose of having a way to say “Thank-You” to our men and women in the Armed Services for all that they do to keep us free.

Warriors On the Water™ was founded by three retired military men (Greg Lahr, Hal Abshire and Bob Cunningham) that all served in Desert Storm and wanted a way to show their appreciation to the men and women that are still serving.

This years Champions are James (Buster) Seabolt and Brian Harrison (US Marines, Camp Lejeune) !

Brian Harrison also met with Medal of Honor Reciepient Rudolfo Hernandez who attended the event, to share his win!

The event kicked off with a jump demonstration of the USASOC Black Daggers who flew in the offical event flag and conducted several water landings.

It was a great day on the water for the troops and supporters!  Army, Airforce, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard practicapted in the event.

Totals for the event were;

Total number caught:   132 fish.

Total weight caught: 485-5.

Number of teams to weight in fish 73 teams.

Total number of teams 151.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone for their efforts.  2009 has been a huge success.

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Website: www.warriorsonthewater.com