09/11/2026
Today, as our nation marks the 25th anniversary of September 11th, all of us at Platte Rivers Veterans Fly Fishing (PRVFF) pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the enduring resilience of the American spirit. We honor the brave first responders who ran toward danger and the generations of service members who stepped up to defend our freedom in the years that followed.
For our community of veterans, military personnel, and supporters, this milestone carries profound weight. It reminds us exactly why we gather together- To provide rest, recreation, and rehabilitation for active duty, veterans, disabled veterans, and retired military personnel through fly fishing related activities.
From our very beginning, the words “The Water Holds No Scars” have defined our mission to those we serve. These words represent the physical and mental healing, societal integration, and family reunification that are attainable through the sport of fly fishing. On difficult days of remembrance like today, we find strength in this mission and in the quiet, healing power of the river.
Milestones like this also give us an opportunity to reflect on our own history of honoring this day. Head to the link below (or our bio link) to see how our community marked a previous major milestone and dedicated our premier event to remembrance:
👉 https://platterivers.com/fly-fishing-trips/multi-day-trips/honor-float/
May we never forget the lessons of unity, sacrifice, and resilience. To all our veterans, active-duty personnel, first responders, and their families: we thank you, we support you, and we invite you to find peace out on the water.