Stephen Holley doesn’t come across as someone that knows how to sew. But his time in the service of our country demanded it. This often under appreciated skill that was vital in the military has helped him continue his passion as a civilian.
Service is a defining aspect of Stephen Holley’s life. He has served his country as a Navy SEAL. He serves his family as a father, role model and provider. He serves the hunting community as an entrepreneur who demands nothing but the best in the apparel he produces, SIXSITE, right here in the USA. And he serves his fellow veterans through Carry the Load, a non-profit that has raised millions of dollars to support servicemen and women. Stephen walks the walk.
That’s why we decided he is deserving of recognition on Father’s Day. He represents its importance in countless families across the country, how men are continuing the traditions of their fathers and beginning their own. We hope that Stephen’s words, at the very least, inspire you to give your father something that may be the most important gift of all: time.
Blake: What does hunting mean to you?
Hunting is a couple different things to me, but at a very fundamental level it is to recreate, get away from work, and enjoy time in the outdoors with family and friends. The opportunity to unplug. Secondly, it’s the opportunity to provide food for my family. Third, for me there’s a little bit of a chess game. Based on the hunting that I like to do — elk hunting specifically — where I’m able to interact and talk with the animals by calling back and forth. That interaction is always intriguing and exciting.
Blake: Do you find it important to instill that love and respect for the outdoors with your
