Letters & Comments
David
There could not have been a better trail to introduce my son to the sport of competitive fishing. The fact that the little stinker caught a four pound fish just put an exclamation point on it for him. My dad will be fishing the rest of your trail with my son and neither of them can wait for your next event. Him catching this fish during a tournament mad e me feel better than any tournament win or place that I have ever had. Wish I could have been there.
Thanks
Rick Byrnes
P. S. He's caught several this size but this is his first tournament and he's skunked me before also. My dad may be net man this year.
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Pastor
Harbison and staff
Missy, Beth Ann, and I would like to thank everyone for a wonderful time at the FOCAS tournaments. I've fished with several circuits over the years and this has to be the most professional run and most fun time I have had. The experience for the girls was just a blessing! We can hardly wait for next year as we are planning to fish all six tourneys. Missy says she want s to give the boys a lesson in "GIRLS RULE"! I'd also like to thank you very much for the Classic article. We don't always have a chance to pick up a copy of this magazine. May God Bless!!
Steve, Missy, Beth Unsworth
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Dear David and FOCAS volunteers and staff,
On behalf of the Ryan Villiger Tournament Committee, I would sincerely like to thank you for all the hard work and the use of all of your equipment. You did a wonderful job running the weigh-in for us and you don't know the burden that you lifted off of our shoulders. The FOCAS release boat helped out tremendously in getting the fish into fresh and highly oxygenated water and I'm sure that all the fish were better off because of it. The Professionalism that your staff displayed during the weigh-in and all the hard work that they did for us was top of the line. Dave, you are one of the best weigh masters that I have ever seen in how you interact with the anglers that weigh fish. We were able to raise $6,030 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. On September 20th The funds raised were presented to chairman Tom O'neil, at the Local 148 charity bass tournament held on Truman lake. Not only did you assistance help generate a significant amount of money for a good cause but, helped to keep the memory of Ryan in the lives of those he affected. I know both Rick and Sheila Villiger were very grateful for your assistance. Again, we would like to thank you for your donations and time spent on the cause. Hope to see you at the Second Annual Ryan Villiger Tournament!
Sincerely,
John Adair
Bill Davis
Rick
Villiger
Dear F.O.C.A.S. Members,
We want to thank you for the wonderful family outing you so generously provided at Bellevue Park. We Really enjoyed out fishing experience as well as all the great activities you provided for us. It was a thrill to catch our fish and your kindness in providing all the equipment, advise and even worms along with lunch, balloons and the face painting is greatly appreciated. We did feel God's love and keep you in our prayers.
Gratefully,
Diane Sonneman & Ta'lisha, Tysheyanna and Temarion
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