By Dan Bechtold, Editor
Twenty-one soldiers landed in Winner last week as they prepared to enjoy a pheasant hunt at South Fork Hunting Lodge of Dallas. Four jets landed at the Winner Regional Airport being soldiers from all across the United States. The disabled soldiers were taking part in David Feherty’s IED Hunt. Feherty, a native of Ireland, is a former professional golfer turned TV personality and golf commentator.
Leroy Petry of Washington State has been attending this hunt for several years. The retire Army master sergeant received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Perty lost his arm in a grenade blast and was shot in both his thighs in Afghanistan.
In 2008 was the first time he came on this hunt. He was still an outpatient at the hospital in San Antonio, Texas. “I had been told about this trip but I did not want to leave the hospital, I wanted to just focus on my recovery. I did not have a good outlook on what life was going to hold for me after losing my arm. I could no longer do the ranger things any more,” he said.
Petry said the trip allowed him an opportunity to relax and get away from the hospital environment. “I came here not knowing what to expect. I had a great time and have made life long friends,” he said.
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