The veterans are a mix of people suffering from mental health issues as well as physical disabilities. Brendan Cameron of Middletown, a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, is confined to a wheelchair because of a condition that he said doctors are still trying to diagnose; he can no longer work or drive. Cameron credited Iannone for taking extra steps so he can participate. That included building a wooden stand Cameron can mount in front of him on his wheelchair so he can tie flies and making sure Cameron can participate in the group’s fishing trips.