Rick Gonzalez, Heroes on the Water Central California Chapter’s Assistant Secretary, lived a life that wasn’t always easy. He says he was an angry kid who didn’t necessarily love school and [...]

Each year when the anniversary of 9/11 occurs, the question “where were you” comes up. Most of us can recall exactly where we were and what we were doing. For Heroes on the Water board member, [...]

Michael Libertini, 43 years old, has been a police officer for twenty years. He started his career as a volunteer firefighter in New York, but soon gravitated towards police work. […]

Heroes on the Water helps heroes relax and reconnect through kayak fishing and the outdoors. Our mission aligns with our partner, Southern Comfort, in a natural way. Recently the team at Southern [...]

“I think many people take for granted that the freedom and liberties we have are because of those members of the military we have standing behind us. It’s something I’ve always been drawn to [...]

 A Veteran’s Story from the Front Lines At Heroes on the Water, we are so blessed to have volunteers who believe in our mission and help us serve veterans, first […]

“I Didn’t See a Correlation Between Kayaking and Mental Health” At times everyone struggles. At Heroes on the Water, we are honored to serve those who step up and ensure […]

To honor the Army Medic who helped save his life, Jason Austin sent his Purple Heart into space. On April 13, 2007, SFC Jason Austin, U.S. Army (Ret), was a […]

As we celebrate Independence Day, the subject of freedom is top of mind. Everyone has a different idea of freedom, which is exactly what the men and women fought for […]

“I Never Take for Granted that I Stand on the Shoulders of Great Men” Father’s Day is special to me as a dad. I reflect back on all those dads […]

“Today the military cannot ignore 22 suicides a day. We come home, but never leave the war zone.” ~Eli Thomas When Eli Thomas was in training for the National Guard […]

“Military life throws some doozies at you and you have to stay strong to power through it.” We have all been talking a lot about the “new normal” and life […]

Remembering a man who protected our communities and led many other officers to do the same – Deputy Kenneth Maltby – Eastland County Sheriff’s Office, Texas End of Watch Wednesday, [...]

Thanksgiving is often the time we pause and focus on what we have to be grateful for, but where does that leave us the rest of the year? Amber Helms, […]

“I had a bad week and need to get out on the water.” “The tough losses are those we endured after we returned. The brothers and sisters we lost to […]

In our first two installments of Operation Double Dip, we covered how Jim Dolan took a hobby and with a few dedicated friends, founded a non-profit that has a presence […]

Jim Dolan, founder of Heroes on the Water, was both surprised and elated that he and a group of friends were able to turn their hobby into a life-saving organization. […]

When Heroes on the Water started 13 years ago, it was because a group of enthusiastic, like-minded people decided to do something amazing with their favorite hobby – kayak fishing. […]

Getting to Know HOW’s COB Dave Winston loved the outdoors from an early age, starting with fishing and crabbing on the Jersey Shore and moving to hunting as a young […]

Marrying his high school sweetheart, Sylvia, and looking at his future, Danny Hernandez did not plan on a military career. Four children and two military careers later, with a son […]