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The Big Bass Award was in memory of Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller.
By Timothy Hale, Special to OutdoorChannel.com
CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. – With the command to start engines, more than 150 high-speed bass boats turned the peaceful waters of Jordan Lake here into a churning mass of white foam.
Each boat carried a military service member from across North Carolina during the 7th annual Warriors on the Water Military Appreciation Bass Fishing Tournament. They were all hoping to claim the top prizes in the tournament that honors military members for their service but in the end, they came away with much more.
Three retired Desert Storm veterans who wanted to show their appreciation to the men and women who are still serving started the...