09/24/2026
🇺🇸 **THIS is what the Sargent Tournament of Heroes is all about.** 🇺🇸
We are incredibly grateful to Veteran **Nate Turner, PVA – Texas Chapter (San Antonio)**, for taking the time to write about his experience at the **2026 Sargent Tournament of Heroes**.
From the hero’s es**rt into Sargent, to meeting his host family and boat captain, spending the day fishing East Matagorda Bay, and being surrounded by a community that wanted our Veterans to know just how much they are appreciated — Nate’s words truly capture what this weekend is meant to be.
One of the most meaningful parts of his story is that the friendships didn’t end when the tournament did. Nate shared that he and his wife already made plans to return to Sargent and visit his host family again.
He closed his article by saying this was his first Sargent Tournament of Heroes, **“but I can assure you it won’t be my last.”** He described it as a very special weekend he will not soon forget.
❤️ **Nate, thank you for sharing your experience with us, and most importantly, thank you for your service.**
To our **Host Families, Boat Captains, Sponsors, Volunteers, First Responders, Donors and the entire Sargent community** — this is why we do what we do. Your generosity creates memories, friendships and connections that go far beyond one weekend.
🇺🇸 **Together We Honor Those Who Served — “Freedom isn’t Free.”** 🇺🇸