Task Force Resolute, which
makes a difference in the lives of combat veterans by providing recreational
outings, earlier this month hosted a small group of veterans and their wives
for a weekend at Patriot Point.
The group enjoyed touring
the property, fishing in the Choptank River and working out in the Under Armour
Freedom Fitness Center, among other activities. While high tides prevented the
group from going crabbing, Patriot Point property manager Tim Mitchell and his
wife Sherry cooked soft shell crabs for everyone to enjoy.
“That was an unexpected
gesture that we all enjoyed so much,” Task Force Resolute Executive Director
Leta Carruth said. “Our sleeping accommodations were perfect and so
comfortable.
“Most of all, the veterans
were able to relax, visit and reconnect with each other – what they wanted and
needed most from this trip. They all
remarked over and over about what a wonderful and special place Patriot Point
is and how being able to be with each other in such a private setting was the
recharge they each needed.”
At the end of the weekend,
as everyone prepared to return home, Carruth said, talk turned to next summer
and wanting to make a return trip to Patriot Point.
“They wanted to come back
next summer and bring their children and more of their veteran friends to enjoy
the peace and ability to relax and reconnect with their former battle buddies,”
Carruth said. “As you know, there really is no better ‘medicine’ than that.
“We cannot begin to thank
all of you at Patriot Point enough for allowing us to utilize your incredible
venue. One of the members of our group finds it difficult to get away from the
spotlight. Patriot Point was the perfect venue for him and his wife to
instantly let their guard down and enjoy time with battle buddies and treasured
friends. Patriot Point is such a gem – the perfect place for our veterans and
their families to get away.”