Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Fly Fishes For The First Time

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Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Desert Storm Veteran Tom Marchetti.  Just recently Tom had the chance to put a fly fishing rod in his hands for the very first time, thanks to the amazing organization Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing.  Tom grew up near the water, served as a rescue swimmer in the Navy but never had much interested in fly fishing until he attended a fly tying session with Project Healing Waters at the recommendation of a peer support specialist.  Tom says the concentration it takes to tie flies takes his mind off his PTSD.  Congratulations Tom on finding a new passion and THANK YOU for your service.