Dexter, Missouri -  It's always nice to win something at the Stoddard County Fair.  There are usually several raffles available to raise money for various organizations.  Dennis Fowler, State Representative of District #151, never dreamed he would win the BBQ grill/smoker from the American Legion booth, but he did!  He said,"I just wanted to offer a monetary donation.  I didn't expect to win."

And to American Legion's surprise he wanted to "pay it forward" by donating the grill to the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility.  Darryl LaPierre, Commander of the Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 delivered the grill to Tom Love.

Tom was overwhelmed by the gesture and couldn't believe what Mr. Fowler had done for the Disabled Veterans.  Now instead of fast food take-out and having to deliver, they can now grill and cook delicious meat and vegetables.  This  will be even more memorable for the veterans who utilize the wildlife facility.

Each year disabled veterans are taken on hunts and nature walks so they may enjoy the outdoors.  We take it for granted that we can walk and hike, but some of these servicemen are no longer as spry as they used to be or they may have lost their ability to walk serving overseas.  Doesn't matter to Tom, he will take any disabled veteran down the trails to the pond or the elaborate deer blind and allow them to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Show in the photo are Tom Love, Jim Adams, Dennis Fowler, and Darryl LaPierre.