Task Force Valor giving veterans a chance to reset

"Operation Pike Pursuit" attendees stand with a Task Force Valor banner after a day on Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Courtesy of Ben Johnson

David Romero holds a pike caught early in the morning during Task Force Valor's "Operation Pike Pursuit."
Courtesy of David Romero

by DAVID BERNAUER
Staff Writer | October 5, 2026 1:08 AM

Marine Corps veteran David Romero arrived at Task Force Valor’s “Operation Pike Pursuit” on Sept. 26, well before sunrise, ready to catch some pike.

Being out on Lake Coeur d’Alene was a newfound calming experience for him.

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