It sounds like a wonderful day that anyone would enjoy. Three hours on the water, fishing, cruising, enjoying a good lunch and soaking up the sun.

But for some military veterans dealing with physical and emotional problems, a boat ride on Freedom Excursions can really change their attitude and outlook on life.

Bryan Custer started the non -profit Freedom Excursions to help injured vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. He was inspired by his own son who's active Army, and the worries he has about him coming home injured. Custer makes two boat trips a month, with two to five people on each trip. They range from amputees to those dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The vets tell us the boat trips are remarkably calming and help bring them out of their shells. The cruises also take their minds off their daily stresses of physical therapy for awhile. Custer says seeing how happy he makes them is incredibly gratifying to him. He says it's his way of saying thank you to all the men and women who sacrifice to give us our freedom. --

Reported by Leigh Moody
Video by Quintin Winn,
10 year USAF Veteran