I had the pleasure of guiding for my young friend Noah. Noah is a paraplegic who just 16 months ago was a normal kid until a downhill skiing accident changed his life forever on Christmas Eve of 2012. Noah does not know the word "cannot". He has more drive and will than anyone that I have ever met. When he wanted to bow hunt only, I took on the challenge willingly. It took about 15 hours of blind time over two days, but this morning Noah center punched a long beard at 8 yards with his compound bow (no different than any bow that you or I would shoot). A lot has to come together to get any youth a turkey, but to have a youth determined to do it out of a bow when they cannot re-position ... EVERYTHING has to happen perfectly. On Easter morning of 2014 ... everything was perfect. Oh ... and we did it all on video too. Noah and his victory, just 16 months after a life altering accident. NO EXCUSES ... just pure guts. Noah's dad (left), Noah, and Myself
That's what it's all about! Congrats to a determined young man, and thank you for taking the time to help this kid accomplish a goal of his. Great story.
This Rocks! Best hunting story shared to date. Keep shooting and stick with it! Congratulations on a successful hunt! No Excuses, I Love it!
Truly amazing!!! A big CONGRATS to him, first of many many more hopefully!!!! And a big thank you to you for doing what you did and being who you are.Very admirable of you and 100% the way to be! God bless you!!! Stories like this have always touched my heart, especially with having a little brother with CP. It has always been a dream of mine to one day be able to start some type of organization to help find and assist both children and adults with disabilities hunts that they have only dreamed about going on! Don't think there is anything as rewarding then seeing the smiles that you help create when it all comes together and helping a dream come true.
Nice work! I love seeing people like noah not letting there life be deteremined for them, but working towards their goal and pushing for it. I am sure this is a day that he will not soon forget.