Washington, DC — An inspirational story awaits fishing enthusiasts when the Outdoor Life Network airs the story of disabled angler Doug Moore’s victory in the 5th Annual Grand National Championship (GNC). Moore, of Van Buren, AR won the open division on the tournament’s final day, battling a field of five anglers.

Presented by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), the GNC was held September 30 through October 2, 2005 in Muskogee, OK. It is sanctioned by the Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society (B.A.S.S.) and represents the culmination of the 2005 PVA Bass Tour. Thirty-five anglers qualified to compete in the GNC; 25 in the open (boat) competition and 10 in the bank competition.

Chris Hudson of Greenwood, SC won the bank division at the 5th Annual GNC. Hudson was in fifth place after the first day of competition and was able to make adjustments and come back to win the bank title. OLN will broadcast the 5th Annual GNC on March 19, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. and on March 22 at 5:00 p.m.

The 2005 PVA Bass Tour, a B.A.S.S. sanctioned event, would like to thank the following companies for their generous support of the 2005 Tour: US Smokeless Tobacco, Budweiser, Ranger Boats, Mercury Marine, Minn Kota, Independence Technology, Eagle Claw, Berkley, Pennzoil, PN and Sports 'N Spokes magazines. PVA would also like to thank Three Forks Harbor and the city of Muskogee, OK. To learn more about the PVA Bass Tour, go to www.pva.org.

A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is a gold embossed paper certificate inscribed with the veteran’s name that bears the President’s signature. It honors the memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans.

HISTORY- This program was initiated in March 1962 by President John F. Kennedy and has been continued by all subsequent Presidents.

ADMINISTRATION- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers the PMC program through the National Cemetery Administration.

ELIGIBILITY– Eligible recipients include the deceased veteran’s next of kin and loved ones.

REQUESTS– A copy of the deceased veteran’s military discharge document must be provided when requesting a PMC. Eligible recipients, or someone acting on their behalf, may request a PMC in person at any VA regional Office or through the U.S. mail or fax by writing to: Presidential Memorial Certificates (41A1C) , Department of Veterans Affairs, 5109 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-3903