Mike Clifford Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I'd like to draw your attention to a special cause the ISA is involved with. Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert, 24, of Downers Grove, Ill., paid the ultimate sacrifice on Oct. 25, 2006 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Thomas was an avid fisherman, deeply passionate about everything related to the outdoors. On August 11th, 2007 the ISA will be conducting the Kids Casting portion of this very special kids fishing day at Herrick Lake in Du Page County. Sgt. Gilbert loved to spend much of his time fishing at this facility, making this event that much more special for all involved. Approximately 200 kids of military will be brought to the lake on buses provided by the USO, and soldiers from area bases will be helping to assist these children in the many activities planned. Major sponsors include the ISA and Bass Pro Shops to help ensure that each child is shown that they have the opportunity to enjoy the sport the rest of us sometimes take for granted. Every child will leave with their very own fishing rod and reel so they have the ability to spend many more days on the water after this day is over. While many of them have parents fighting abroad so that we may enjoy our freedoms at home, sometimes it becomes necessary to heed the portion of the ISA mission statement regarding "education", as this is truly one of the best ways to promote the future of fishing and a heritage that has been passed to all of us at some point in our lives. Thomas wouldn't have settled for anything less, and we owe it to him to take one day away from our hectic schedules and devote it to his memory and legacy. If you can find a few hours of time to come out and help us with the Kids Casting portion, please notify me as soon as you make the decision to attend. Email or call. isaconservation@comcast.net 773-771-9042 Herrick Lake Homepage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I'm really looking forward to it! With 200 kids needing assistance, we're going to need as many ISA guys as we can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Mike, I plan to be there and I may have one other person with me. Where to meet at the Lake, time, other details?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted July 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 I'll be putting that together soon, Steve. Thanks! I'll also be getting in touch with you regarding the IL State Fair, if you're up for it again. That is 8/18. That only requires 2 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 I'll be putting that together soon, Steve. Thanks! I'll also be getting in touch with you regarding the IL State Fair, if you're up for it again. That is 8/18. That only requires 2 people. Yes I plan on helping, looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt k Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 I'll be there to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kast Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 I'll be in Prairie Du Chein for a tournament! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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