“Warriors” - A Documentary by Proof

Operation Comfort
Operation Comfort was founded by Janis Roznowski, an American Airlines flight attendant who was part of a team transporting soldiers to and from the Middle East. On March 18, 2003, Janis began flying men and women in and out of the Middle East. The experience profoundly affected her, and she decided to serve, in her own way.

“Having had the great experience of being in the presence of some of the bravest men and women I have met makes me realize that we can never do enough for them. I believe that our military men and women are truly our nation’s National Treasure. Now that they are wounded, we must do what we can for them.”

Team River Runner
Joe Mornini is a teacher. He also has a passion for kayaking. On Tuesday nights, he combines those two pursuits with another passion: using kayaking to help wounded soldiers rehabilitate their bodies and their lives.

Joe and a group of volunteers hit the swimming pool at Walter Reed Army Medical Center each week, teaching soldiers in kayaks how to roll, and how to feel comfortable on the water. Team River Runner also adapts kayaks to suit each soldier’s needs, regardless of the nature of their injuries. Then, on beautiful Thursday afternoons in the spring and fall, Joe and his crew hit the Potomac River.

Hunts for Heroes
Based in El Campo, Texas, Billy Hodges lives in the heart of some of the best goose hunting and fishing in North America. HUNTS FOR HEROES has chapters in South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, and California and eventually hopes to have chapters in every state in the USA.

Hunts For Heroes is dedicated to providing quality hunting and outdoor related activities to men and women that have been wounded on the field of battle in service to our country. Partnering with some of the best guides, ranches and hunting and fishing destinations, Billy and his group are able to provide outdoor adventures to some of the most deserving warriors.

Project Healing Waters
Retired Navy Captain Ed Nicholson is an avid fly-fisherman. More importantly, he understands how a day of tight loops and hungry trout can change someone’s life. So, in partnership with Trout Unlimited, he created Project Healing Waters, with the mission of using fly-fishing to further the emotional and physical recovery of our wounded warriors.

Since 2005, PHW has been offering its fly-fishing and fly-tying program to the patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. And recently, the program has expanded, with chapters opening across the country, all sharing the original vision and mission.