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PROUDLY
PRESENTED BY:
MEET OUR
HEROES
STAFF SERGEANT LIEUTENANT
DEAN SMITH, ARMY JESSICA TULL, USCG
FORT BRAGG, 13 YEARS FORT MACON, 7 YEARS
ABOARD- EL CAZADOR ABOARD- CAN DO II
"This is such a blessing." Dean Jessica was active during the
has wanted to fish in the Big Rock since he first USCG Hurricane Florence response. She is a
came to the weigh-ins when he was 10 years mother to four girls & an amazing role model.
old!
SERGEANT TECH SERGEANT
JULIE KOCH, USMC DANIEL SIEMS, USAF
CHERRY POINT, 4 YEARS SJAFB, 11 YEARS
ABOARD- ACCORDINGLY ABOARD- JOB SITE
"Just being able to relax on the "I had a great time and enjoyed
open ocean with no cell service was nice." Julie bringing home some Mahi for the grill. Everyone
fished during the KWLA Tournament. was so kind & generous. I am very grateful for
this experience."
GUNNERY SERGEANT LIEUTENANT COLONEL
CHRIS BIAS, USMC SCOTT WHITE, ARMY
ABOARD- ACCORDINGLY ABOARD- BUILDER'S
"I really appreciate what Big Rock CHOICE
did for me- I love everyone that "It is touching to see how much
supports us, and I fight for everyone in our coun- people are willing to give their support for what
try" explained Chris. men and women in the military do, thank you."
RED, WHITE, & BIG ROCK
PETTY OFFICER
CHRIS WITTLER, NAVY Steve Goione, Marine Artist and long-time
CAMP LEJUNE, 15 YEARS Big Rock supporter created the illustra-
ABOARD- JUST CHILLIN tion "Red, White, and Big Rock" to honor
Chris grew up off shore fishing the men and women who serve our country.
with his father who passed away in 2016. Steve gave each Hero a signed print during the
"I would love for Chris to have the chance to tournament. "It's only because of their dedica-
honor his dad while being honored for his ser- tion, service, and commitment to our country
vice to our country!" explained Chris' wife. that I'm able to have this career!" commented
Steve.
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