[Hildy]

In the fall of 2014, I stood at Willow Beach Fish Hatchery in my Arizona County, enraged that US Fish and Wildlife refused to listen to us when we told them that ending their 50 year fish stocking program was going to have a devastating economic and environmental impact on Bullhead City and Mohave County. Out of sheer and utter frustration, I turned to Senator John McCain who was touring the facility with us (I am the Mohave County Supervisor representing Bullhead City) and I said, "Senator, I am at my wits' end. If you can't help us, I don't think anybody can." He put his arm around me and said, "Hildy dear, I am not sure what I can do, but I promise you I will do my best."

His best resulted in a cost sharing deal between US Fish and Wildlife and AZ Game and Fish to build a new pump and a contract to keep the program going - pretty much saving the fishing industry in my district and stopping an infestation of something called the "Caddis Fly."

I have many profound political differences with Senator John McCain, but on that day, standing at Willow Beach, he made a promise to me and he kept it. For that, I will be eternally grateful.

Prayers up to Senator McCain's family tonight.

[gundog]

There are many species of caddie fly. Trout love’em. They’re found everywhere.

[grey_whiskers]

That was tasteful and classy for you to share that.

At the same time, besides praying for his family, we ought to pray for the country, that God will move the country in *His* direction over this.

As Sarah Palin once said in response to a gotcha question, we shouldn't worry about whether God is on our side, but whether we are on His.

[5th MEB]

Just to let you know Caddis flies are really great fish food, trout love them, both the larva and adult flies.