I have a special place in my heart for the disabled. I am a former Military Police Officer and I have been exposed to many brave soldiers that are now disabled. I do not understand the pain and daily struggles that comes with a disability, but I do posses the same burning desire for the outdoors that many disabled folks experience. The one thing I believe in and stand up for are our rights as an outdoorsman. Because I am truly convinced that everyone should be able to share such a wonderful gift that God has created for us. I know if I awake tomorrow with a disability, I will still have a passion for the things that I enjoy now.

My main goal is to accomplish what Jesus has set out for my life.  Fortunately he has blessed me, so now I have the ability to show people the light of God through the outdoors. I thank him each and every day for the burning passion that I have for his creation. Like I said, I have no first hand knowledge of being disabled, but I want to extend my gratitude for those of you who still pursue the fulfillment that the outdoors has brought me. I also want to give encouragement to those who are discouraged and are on the brink of giving up. Please, be strong! Never give up on your dreams. “You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you”. I know if you take that step for the first time back to the outdoors he will help you the rest of the way. We all need to pull together and persevere so we as outdoorsman can strengthen the passion and desire, that drives us all.

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