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America Supports You: Wounded Warriors Tackle Adaptive Adventure |
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
Original Source: Armed Forces Press Service
America Supports You: Wounded Warriors Tackle Adaptive AdventureBy Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands, Oct. 26, 2007 – Seven wounded warriors arrived in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week for an adventure set on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Kevin Pannell (left), Melanie Kaplan (center), a Team River Runner volunteer, and Andrew Butterworth try out sit-on-top kayaks Oct. 18, 2007. Both Pannell and Butterworth lost legs while serving in Iraq. Pannell lost both legs above the knee, and Butterworth lost his right leg above the knee. The trio participated in Team River Runner's inaugural adaptive paddling trip to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Oct. 17-21. Photo by Samantha L. Quigley
(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. |
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