Heroes Mending On The Fly Canada

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Heroes Mending On The Fly Canada (HMOTF) is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly-tying, fly-fishing and associated activities including education and outings.

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A lot has happened since 2006 leaving the military including receiving a settlement from the LGBTQ Purge and receiving a diagnosis of PTSD. I found out about Heroes Mending on the Fly from retired military friends. Since then it has been nothing short of a miracle... Never having fly fished before, the group’s members were so friendly, passionate about their sport and teaching us newcomers tricks to help us learn to cast, fly tying, and genuinely cared about each other. I am so grateful to have found this group of caring and compassionate brothers and sisters. Catching several bass and a pike, I was like a little kid excited about reeling the fish in and my buddy netting my catch. I look forward to learning so much more about fly fishing and getting together with these amazing people, my new-found friends sharing a common passion!

Sgt. Rosemarie Lafrance (Ret'd)

Oro-Medonte, Ontario

Sgt. Rosemarie Lafrance (Ret'd)

"I was a little apprehensive while travelling to Horwood Lodge. This was short-lived, however. From the first moment of meeting the others in the group until the very last moment, I felt for the first time in my life I belonged. It was a great experience learning to fly fish and tie flies. Everyone was so patient which made it so enjoyable. I would highly recommend Heroes Mending on the Fly to any women or man that is looking for fishing or picking up a new sport."

CAF Veteran

Timmins, Ontario

Brian (CAF Veteran) expressed to me, as soon as he arrived back home from this adventure, how wonderful it was to have had this opportunity. He specifically kept saying how very nice everyone was. We believe this organization is, among many other things, a healing group of individuals. This adventure truly lifted Brian's spirits so much. I hadn't seen him so happy in a long time.

Pat, Brian's Partner

Timmins, Ontario

This is my third trip with the program... the time on the water was priceless. Being able to get out, with people who have the [HMOTF] t-shirt, and away from the regular distractions and triggers to somewhere as lovely as the river systems in that region was amazing. This trip was a great way to end the season.

Shane, CAF Veteran

Elora, Ontario

My brother and I spoke highly of it the entire 7 Hour Drive home and are very proud and excited new members. I think that you’ve got a great thing going on there, and we are glad to be a part of it.

Shane, CAF Veteran

Elora, Ontario

I was in a bad place mentally when I connected with mending on the fly. I was diagnosed with an OSI PTSD with extreme anxiety stress and depression disorder. Upon meeting the group and doing the Margaree trip I have begun my recovery. I have spent the last 4 years stuck in my own head and now am finally able to see a light in the darkness. I still see a psychiatrist and psychologist weekly but they are extremely happy with my progress and are optimistic about my recovery. Your group is a major reason for it as I was able to see that others were in the same situations are where able to recover which helped me reach out. Also, every person on the course were so open and always had an ear to lend if needed.

CAF Veteran

Nova Scotia