Classic anglers visit VA center in Shreveport

With the Bassmaster Classic just around the corner, 15 of the world championship competitors joined forces to visit the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, La.

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	A group of Classic competitors gather to pay a visit to the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center.</p>
A group of Classic competitors gather to pay a visit to the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center.
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	The anglers congregate outside the VA hospital waiting for veteran volunteers to take them inside.</p>
The anglers congregate outside the VA hospital waiting for veteran volunteers to take them inside.
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	Kevin VanDam and Denny Brauer talk fishing with 70-year-old Army veteran Bob Rourk.</p>
Kevin VanDam and Denny Brauer talk fishing with 70-year-old Army veteran Bob Rourk.
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	Elite Series angler Aaron Martens and Merchant Marine veteran Herman Presley talk about going fishing.</p>
Elite Series angler Aaron Martens and Merchant Marine veteran Herman Presley talk about going fishing.
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	Army veteran Jimmy Bray asked the Classic competitors where he needed to show up for the fish fry!</p>
Army veteran Jimmy Bray asked the Classic competitors where he needed to show up for the fish fry!
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	World War II veteran Charlie Welch, 85, took time out of his volunteer duties at the hospital to pose with the Classic competitors.</p>
World War II veteran Charlie Welch, 85, took time out of his volunteer duties at the hospital to pose with the Classic competitors.
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	Merchant Marine veteran Herman Presley, 87, is surrounded by well-wishing Classic competitors.</p>
Merchant Marine veteran Herman Presley, 87, is surrounded by well-wishing Classic competitors.