06/30/2026
Yesterday we held the Rex Rathbun Memorial Golf Tournament, and it turned out to be our largest tournament yet.
We started the day a little shorthanded on volunteers, and I just want to say how deeply grateful we are for the patience, kindness, and understanding shown by every golfer, sponsor, supporter, and friend who showed up for us.
What could have felt overwhelming became something really special because of the people who were there.
This tournament is about so much more than one day of golf. It helps make the next year of Veterans in the Wild outings possible. It helps provide the equipment, instructors, travel, meals, supplies, and whatever else is needed to care for our veterans and get them outside.
Because our outings are so broad, the needs are broad too. One day it may be fishing gear or fuel. Another day it may be a meal, a campsite, a kayak, an instructor, transportation, or simply making sure a veteran has what they need to show up and feel welcome.
Yesterday was filled with laughter, stories, handshakes, familiar faces, new connections, and the kind of community support that reminds us why this program matters so much.
It is a way to honor Rex Rathbun, a veteran who meant so much to us, and to keep building opportunities for veterans to get outside, connect with others, and know they are not alone.
To every golfer who came with patience and good humor, to every sponsor who helped make this possible, to every volunteer who jumped in where needed, and to everyone who helped carry the spirit of the day forward: thank you.
You made yesterday an amazing event, and you helped make the next year of veteran outings a little easier to carry
The Steak House Stone's Lawn Care & Stump Removal Timeless Destination Raymond Richar VFW Post 6611 Canteen/Home Association Blossburg VFW Post 8730 Allstate
