Bloomfield, Missouri – The American Legion knows how to throw a fish fry! On Thursday, April 30th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. they along with veterans from the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau and the VA Hospital in Poplar Bluff will descend on the pond at the Bloomfield Veterans Cemetery and enjoy a day of fishing for the biggest cat in the pond.
Commander Eric Smith will be on hand along with many volunteers from the American Legion and the Lady’s Auxiliary to help reel in those ‘cats’! Veterans will dip their fishing poles into the beautiful blue water, catch their fish, and then the Missouri Department of Conservation will gut and clean making ready for the biggest fish fry around.
Once cleaned and breaded, volunteers will deep fry delicious fillets. There will be a multitude of fresh baked pies, cakes and desserts lining the tables with freshly prepared french fries, hushpuppies, slaw, pickles, onions, and beans.
After working up quite the appetite, these veterans will surely want to devour their catch of the day!!
The Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 hosts two Veteran Fishing Days. One in the spring and one in the fall. Other volunteers who make this event possible are the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Missouri State Veterans Home, Missouri Department of Conservation, and the American Legion Lady’s Auxiliary. Without the tremendous help from these volunteers, this event would not be successful.
If you would like more information about the bi-annual fishing day or if you are interested in joining the American Legion please contact Eric Smith at 573-718-2021. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. each first Thursday of the month.
