Nice Catch!

Friday, September 27, 2013

Robert Burge was among the many veterans fishing Thursday at the pond on the grounds of the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield. Burge was one of several lucky anglers who pulled a hefty catfish from the pond. American Legion Post 59 sponsors the Fishing Day for Veterans three times throughout the year, hosting several veterans, including those who wish to attend from the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. The veterans fish for about three hours before being treated to a fried fish luncheon on the grounds. A record number of veterans attended Thursday, assisted by several agents from the Department of Conservation, the cemetery staff, volunteers from Cape Girardeau, and the Legion. A gallery of additional photos from the event may be viewed in Photo Galleries at www.dailystatesman.com or by scanning the QR code herein with any smart phone.

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