Episode 68: Peter Thies Wisconsin National Guard
The outdoors and military service are two things with a long, rich tradition in the life of Peter Thies. From his grandfather serving during World War 1 to he and his brother currently on active duty in the Wisconsin National Guard, the call to duty runs deep in their family.
The same can be said for a shared loved of hunting and fishing. Seen more as a necessity to put food on the table for a large family growing up, the Thies clan continues to spend quality time in the woods and on the water. Peter was able to take a great whitetail buck with his bow recently and his wife harvested her first deer last fall. While we have yet to join up on a 3D course at one of our HHAUSA events, I hope to help Thies, and his brother, cross that off of their bucket list in 2023.
When he's not busy with his family and Guard obligations as a recruiter and drill sergeant, Peter loves helping out another Wisconsin based nonprofit that supports the military, Wounded Warriors United. Founded by Otto Reetz, WWU focuses on providing hunting and fishing trips to Wisconsin Veterans. Peter and his brother volunteer and assist Reetz in his fundraising efforts across the state and enjoy giving back to their fellow service members. Personally, I look forward to connecting with Otto and having him on the podcast in the near future as well to share his heart for the Veteran community and his work with them in the outdoors.
We never know the impact that we will have on the lives of others and how something as simple as an email can trigger a new friendship. That was exactly how Peter Thies and I became acquainted last winter when he contacted our company regarding a Military Discount on an archery sight. After meeting in person at the Open Season Expo in Wisconsin Dells this past March, a new friendship began and I knew that Peter and I would one day be doing great things together to make a difference. I look forward to seeing what that will look like down the road and want to thank Peter for his service and his willingness to serve.
To learn more about the Wisconsin National Guard, visit ng.wi.gov
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