This thread came out of the hybrid section of the forum. Hope there are a few of the Granger Gang out there willing to give up a Saturday to help these guys out. Let me know and I will get the ball rolling.
http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2197559/gonew/1#UNREAD

Greatness

I am in. Can you get an earlier month? I can take one for sure...two is a bit crowded but do able if need be.

Dave,
Count me in, this is a great opportunity. Do you think there is an opportunity to fish during the months of June - September. As you probably know the fishing starts to decline in October, what is the possibility of getting the date changed?

Count me in for sure Dave.Just let me know when and where.

I'll make contact with the guy ramrodding this event and see if we can get it done earlier. Thanks for the assistance. Knew I could count on you all. I'll need to know how many soldiers you can take in your boats. I know Doug can take a whole battalion in that boat of his.

If they decide to come up this way I'll be in and be more than honored to have a few!I will do all I can to make sure I am off I'm not the greatest fisherman, but would love to offer to take these guys out! I can take at least three on my boat!

Thanks James. Open up the link @ the top of this post. They have 4 DFW area lakes they are planning on fishing.

As requested guys here are the dates for the events.
HERE IS A LIST OF PROPOSED LAKES AND DATES:

MAY 31 - BELTON
JUNE 28 - GRANGER
JULY 26 - RAY HUBBARD -motel
AUGUST 9 - BELTON - TASF SOLDIER BENEFIT TOURNAMENT $60 ENTRY AND 2 NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS - ETCBA
AUGUST 30 - LEWISVILLE -motel
SEPTEMBER 27 - FORK TASF - LINDALE BASS CLUB -motel
OCTOBER 25 - WACO
NOVEMBER 22 - GRAPEVINE -motel

I can take 1, or 2 max if need be.

Let's go GANG. Know there are more of you out there. Post up and assist me in helping our nations finest. Need more than just 4 boats. These soldiers have sacrificed a bunch so you and I can go fishing whenever we want. Now it is time to pay it forward. These guys/gals need our assistance. Help these heroes out!!!!

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Hey dave just came across this, I have 2 boats my Tracker which I could take 2. Then I have a 15 foot flat bottom with a 15 horse motor. It is real wide 48 inches at the bottom and has a trolling motor, not sure if any of the guys I fish with could be available to drive that one but can check. Only problem is I think the Thorndale BBQ cookoff is that weekend and most of them BBQ on my team. Gonna have to check that out, but maybe someone else could drive my other boat?? If we needed it.

Hi guys. I am the Ramrod so to speak for this. LOL not really I just want these guys to get out and about. Some of these guys are National Guard and Reserve unit guys all mixed in with active duty. Some injuries are not noticed by mere sight while others are quite obvious. Some injuries are from combat tours and others are from the wear and tear of just being in the service. Granger is close enough that it will be a day trip which means their families will be invited as well. Family is a big part of the healing process. I am a firm believer that so is fishing. This is a big reason why I decided to take this huge challenge on. They need to get away from Ft. Hood and all their appointments and the constant reminder that they are hurt. They need to feel normal again and they need to be reminded that they are heros. This Ft Hood Fishing tour is going to be a big part of their healing process and I am proud that you guys are willing to step up and make it happen. Thank you very much. Mike Nashif SSG US Army Ft. Hood, Texas

i fished the one on richland chambers on 4/19 and 4/20 had a good time !! fishing was tough but fun !! if you only do it once a year its worth it for the soldier !!

Hi Rudy!! I am trying to figure out a way to add Richland Chambers to the list without running out of steam. Any ideas?

keep every thing closer to dallas !! but that would not be fair to other areas in the state !! i will think about it !! and get back with you !!!

Hey guys... As a soldier I thank yall for the responses, and some of you have already taken time out of your life to help me out @ Granger. I hope yall have lots of fun in june, maybe I'll try to rent a ride that day so I can join in the fun!

Never fished the lake but will check my work schedule. If I will be in town that day I can fit 2.

Here is a list of Lakes with new dates in it and lakes added.
MAY 31 - BELTON
JUNE 28 - GRANGER
JULY 12 - SAM RAYBURN -motel
JULY 26 - RAY HUBBARD -motel
AUGUST 9 - BELTON - TASF SOLDIER BENEFIT TOURNAMENT $60 ENTRY AND 2 NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS - ETCBA
AUGUST 30 - LEWISVILLE -motel
SEPTEMBER 13 - RICHLAND CHAMBERS -motel
SEPTEMBER 27 - FORK TASF - LINDALE BASS CLUB -motel
OCTOBER 11 - ALAN HENRY -motel
OCTOBER 25 - RAY ROBERTS -motel
NOVEMBER 22 - GRAPEVINE -motel

What I need from you guys is a compiled list of things I guess.

What ramp we are using to launch at?

If -motel is next to the lake I need 2 different motels close to the launch site. I need all their information Phone, address, rates, any discounts they may provide and how many rooms available for each motel, ammenities, wheelchair accessible and so on.

If it says -motel next to it we will be driving to the motel the Friday before with arrival times around 6pm. Looking for at least 20 rooms for a total of 40 people. Stay will include Friday, Saturday, and check out Sunday. Need to know about restaurant locations as well and the distance from the motel.

If you are going to put on a fish fry or a BBQ I will leave that up to you. I know that the personal touches are what make the difference. Bob and Jeane Wilson aka doublejack on here hosted our BBQ on Richland Chambers. It made all the difference and thats what the guys are talking about. We all know that not everybody eats fish so keep that in mind. I will add more as it comes along. Thanks guys! Mike

Mike, working on things here. I'll check out hotels in Taylor which is just south of Granger Lake. There are a bunch of restaurants in Taylor also. Still looking for boaters for this event. Got 2 more today. Think that puts us @ 6 so far. I'll make out some flyers tonight and put them on vehicles in the boat ramp parking lot. We will probably launch out of Fox Park and I will rent the pavillion for the day for everyone to have a place to congregate after the fishing. Also gonna hit up HEB in Taylor to see about donating items for a BBQ afterwards. If not I am sure the GANG will be happy to donate a few items for it. Thanks GANG for your help in this worthwhile cause.

Link to register your boat for this event.
http://takeasoldierfishing.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=80

Go Dave Go!!! Wish I could help with this, but I'll be traveling back to Texas around that time...the toon will already be in dry storage.....

Good luck and have fun

TB, thanks for the encouragement. Gonna go with it. More than a worthwhile cause. Gotta give some love back for what these soldiers sacrificed. It will be great. The GRANGER GANG will make it great. See ya @ the BB fish fry.

Yall be safe with this storm coming!!