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Darkhorse Lodge Veterans Retreat~
Yes... we have a very lofty goal! With over 2.3 million American veterans of the Iraq & Afghanistan wars, we have a large group of men and women that our nation is blessed to call "Our Heroes"! Many of these heroes suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other physical wounds. Let's do what we can to get this combat veteran's retreat up and running as soon as we can. It can offer some tranquility for mental & physical healing. We can show them that they, indeed, are NOT forgotten heroes! GOD BLESS THEM ALL!!!
Darkhorse Lodge is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) recognition. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law (see your tax advisor for more information). Once the fundraising goal has been met, construction phase will begin. When completed, this will be a retreat for combat veterans of all branches to come to relax, fish on Kentucky Lake, and enjoy area activities. It will allow our veterans time to communicate with others who have walked in their boots and hopefully find some peace and healing. There will be no charge to the veteran.
Once completed, there will be 5 guest cabins with 5 rooms each named in honor of the 25 men lost from the Marine Corps 3/5, Darkhorse unit during the 2010-2011 deployment. When the Catherwood's 19 year old son, LCpl Alec E Catherwood, was killed in action during that deployment on October 14, 2010, it felt as if the world had ended for them. After realizing that they had no choice but to go on, Gretchen stayed up nights wondering what she could do for those who did come home. Once she had the basics down, her very smart husband, Kirk, added some much needed improvements to the plan.
The Catherwoods found a beautiful piece of land and moved to their new home in Paris, TN. This was the first step to turn their dream of helping returning combat veterans into a reality.
Finding a new purpose in life has given the Catherwoods a reason to get up each morning and face the challenges ahead. We are going to need A LOT of funding to get this built. Five guest cabins, a staff cabin, a shower house and a dining facility (named for US Army National Guard, Specialist Tim Bowman, who committed suicide on Thanksgiving Day, 2005 after returning home from Iraq). The Darkhorse Lodge employees will be combat veterans as well, including those who will take the participants fishing at one of the most beautiful spots in the south (oh yeah, we'll need boats and gear donated as well). Our cabins will be handicapped accessible to accommodate as many of these heroes as possible. We will also need continued support for the long haul, so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
You can find out more information about the Darkhorse Lodge on the Facebook page "Darkhorse Lodge" and on the website www.darkhorselodge.org.
Every donation, big or small, will help build this dream! Thank you for taking the time to read about the Darkhorse Lodge. Have a blessed day :)
Yes... we have a very lofty goal! With over 2.3 million American veterans of the Iraq & Afghanistan wars, we have a large group of men and women that our nation is blessed to call "Our Heroes"! Many of these heroes suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other physical wounds. Let's do what we can to get this combat veteran's retreat up and running as soon as we can. It can offer some tranquility for mental & physical healing. We can show them that they, indeed, are NOT forgotten heroes! GOD BLESS THEM ALL!!!
Darkhorse Lodge is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) recognition. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law (see your tax advisor for more information). Once the fundraising goal has been met, construction phase will begin. When completed, this will be a retreat for combat veterans of all branches to come to relax, fish on Kentucky Lake, and enjoy area activities. It will allow our veterans time to communicate with others who have walked in their boots and hopefully find some peace and healing. There will be no charge to the veteran.
Once completed, there will be 5 guest cabins with 5 rooms each named in honor of the 25 men lost from the Marine Corps 3/5, Darkhorse unit during the 2010-2011 deployment. When the Catherwood's 19 year old son, LCpl Alec E Catherwood, was killed in action during that deployment on October 14, 2010, it felt as if the world had ended for them. After realizing that they had no choice but to go on, Gretchen stayed up nights wondering what she could do for those who did come home. Once she had the basics down, her very smart husband, Kirk, added some much needed improvements to the plan.
The Catherwoods found a beautiful piece of land and moved to their new home in Paris, TN. This was the first step to turn their dream of helping returning combat veterans into a reality.
Finding a new purpose in life has given the Catherwoods a reason to get up each morning and face the challenges ahead. We are going to need A LOT of funding to get this built. Five guest cabins, a staff cabin, a shower house and a dining facility (named for US Army National Guard, Specialist Tim Bowman, who committed suicide on Thanksgiving Day, 2005 after returning home from Iraq). The Darkhorse Lodge employees will be combat veterans as well, including those who will take the participants fishing at one of the most beautiful spots in the south (oh yeah, we'll need boats and gear donated as well). Our cabins will be handicapped accessible to accommodate as many of these heroes as possible. We will also need continued support for the long haul, so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
You can find out more information about the Darkhorse Lodge on the Facebook page "Darkhorse Lodge" and on the website www.darkhorselodge.org.
Every donation, big or small, will help build this dream! Thank you for taking the time to read about the Darkhorse Lodge. Have a blessed day :)
Organizer
Tonya Bennett Poppen
Organizer
Byron, IL