LAST SHEEP CAMP
Ron Raboud
The Wild Sheep Family mourns the passing of Summit Life Member Ron Raboud, founder and CEO of Wounded Warrior Outdoors. A giant of a man. A man amongst the men and women he tirelessly served. He was a hero saving heroes. Rest In Peace, Ron. We’ll see you on the summit. Ron passed away on April 7, 2022 after his valiant battle with brain cancer. Surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing, Ron had a profound effect on the lives of so many. The sheer
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number of calls and messages received on his behalf is a true testament to his character and the far-reaching impact that Ron had on others. Even as we mourn, we are comforted knowing that he is now at peace and that his memory will live on through all of those he has touched. Ron was the founder of Wounded Warrior Outdoors, an organization near and dear to his heart, which will carry on Ron’s legacy for many years to come. Ron was so appreciative of all the well wishes he received during his illness, and Ron’s wife,
Lisa, and their sons thank everyone for their kindness, prayers and support during this difficult time. Ron loved the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and seeing others enjoy his passion for nature. Ron loved to travel. His adventures took him throughout the United States, north to Canada, and across the Atlantic to Africa. Coming from a military family along with his passion for sportsmanship and the outdoors, Ron founded Wounded Warrior Outdoors in 2006. He was the son of a wounded warrior and the cousin of a warrior killed during the Vietnam War. Ron partially attributed establishing Wounded Warrior Outdoors to his guilt over never having served in the military. But he shouldn’t have worried. He more than made up for it in his service to others. Ron began hosting therapeutic adventures on his own property, but eventually partnered with several U.S. military medical facilities to organize supervised programs for wounded personnel. His work began with helping those with physical injuries and grew to serve those with mental injuries—the invisible injuries—those we cannot see. Through Ron’s sheer will and dedication, he gave those in need a chance to reconnect with their warrior brothers and sisters. WS
