About Dark Horse
Darkhorse Lodge is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) recognition. We are in the process of building our lodge. This will be a retreat for combat veterans of all branches to come to relax, fish on Kentucky Lake, enjoy area activities and communicate with others who have walked in their boots. All at no cost to our guests.
What’s to Come
Once completed, there will be five, 5 bedroom guest cabins, each room named for one of the 25 men lost from the Marine Corps 3/5, Darkhorse unit. When our 19 year old son, LCpl Alec E Catherwood, was killed in action on October 14, 2010, it felt as if the world had ended for us. After realizing that we had no choice but to go on, I stayed up nights, wondering what I could do for those who did come home. Once I had the basics down, my very smart husband added some much-needed improvements to the plan. Finding my new purpose in life has given me a reason to get up each morning and face the challenges ahead. 5 guest cabins, a staff cabin, a shower house/dining facility (named for US Army National Guard, Specialist Tim Bowman, who took his own life on Thanksgiving Day, 2005 after returning home from Iraq). Our employees will be combat veterans as well, including those who will take the participants fishing at one of the most beautiful spots in the south. Our cabins will be handicapped accessible to accommodate as many of our veterans as possible.
How You Can Help
Darkhorse Lodge is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) recognition. We are seeking $1,500,000 in monetary and material donations to complete Bowman Hall and build the 5 guest cabins and staff cabin. If you would like to have a piece of your heart here at Darkhorse, you can kindly donate or start your own fundraising mission.
Thank you,
The Catherwoods
Oct. 8, 2010: Lance Cpl. John Sparks
Oct. 13, 2010: Lance Cpl. Joseph Rodewald, Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge, Cpl. Justin Cain and Pfc. Victor Dew
Oct. 14, 2010: Lance Cpl. Alec Catherwood, Lance Cpl. Irvin Ceniceros and Lance Cpl. Joseph Lopez
Oct. 15, 2010: Lance Cpl. James Boelk
Oct. 16, 2010: Sgt. Ian Tawney
Nov. 4, 2010: Lance Cpl. Matthew Broehm and Lance Cpl. Brandon Pearson
Nov. 6, 2010: Lance Cpl. Randy Braggs
Nov. 9, 2010: 1st Lt. Robert Kelly
Nov. 10, 2010: Lance Cpl. James Stack
Nov. 24, 2010: Lance Cpl. Arden Buenagua
Nov. 25, 2010: 1st Lt. William Donnelly
Dec. 2, 2010: Sgt. Matthew Abbate
Dec. 6, 2010: Cpl. Derek Wyatt and Pfc. Colton Rusk
Dec. 7, 2010: Sgt. Jason Peto
Dec. 17, 2010: Lance Cpl. Jose Maldonado
Dec. 24, 2010: Lance Cpl. Kenneth Corzine
Dec. 28, 2010: Cpl. Tevan Nguyen
Jan. 20, 2011: Sgt. Jason Amores
