Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Game

Last weekend the Wounded Warrior Amputee softball team played the county sheriff's office in an
exhibition game in Bonita Springs. 


Amputee players fielded their positions smoothly despite wearing prostheses.


This one-armed player got a hit every time.  In the field, he caught the ball,
tossed his glove and ball into the air, caught the ball and fired it in. 





The positive attitudes, competitive fire and athletic ability of the Wounded Warriors
were impressive.  Well done, gentlemen.
Thank you for your service.

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February 1, they will address this intriguing question:  If you had to leave forever the city 
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23 comments:

Andy said...

Truly amazing.

Lowell said...

Great action shots, Jack. And kudos to these guys who have the guts and determination to keep on keeping on despite some very personal and serious setbacks!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Excellent action shots Jack, their determination to 'play on' is so inspiring.

Luis Gomez said...

I have covered a couple of events for the Wounded Warriors and it is always amazing to work with these guys and their great spirit.

Tanya Breese said...

what an awesome event! the human spirit at its greatest!

Mersad said...

Love your action and sports photos. They really bring the life and happenings through the screen.

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

Kate said...

Takes energy, guts, and great determination to accomplish what those guys do and have done; how can we ever thank them?? Thanks for posting this, one of the first blogs I opened this morning and it has put me on the right path today!!

Birdman said...

Players like this remind me of the pitching of MLB Jim Abbott. Amazing to do what he did at that skill level. What a story!

VP said...

A fine reportage: the skills and the attitude of these brave guys are really amazing!

Sharon said...

What a wonderful thing to see. I bet everyone enjoyed themselves.

Karl said...

Great action series, Jack !

Sylvia K said...

Oh, yes! I do agree with the others, such terrific action shots and so amazing!! Thanks for sharing these, Jack! Hope your week is going well!!

Haddock said...

Like all your action pictures..... and capturing their gusto.

RedPat said...

These pics made me think of Jim Abbott too! Bravo to all these guys, Jack!

Malyss said...

Those guys give us lessons of strength and courage !

Lois said...

Wow! They truly are impressive and such an inspiration.

William Kendall said...

Terrific action shots. It's gotten to the point where prosthetics are as good, if not better than the original limbs.

Dianne said...

Very impressive and great to see these sportsmen getting on with what they love .... good action shots Jack.

Michelle said...

The ability to press on in life, despite tragedy, is the mark of a true hero.

Randy said...

Bravo guys. What inspirations.

Kay said...

These are great action shots. I'm glad to see these athletes haven't been slowed by their injuries.

Smithsonian magazine had a great article on an amputee who got tired of the shortcomings of prosthetics and has gone on to engineer some that are a real revolution.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Working with the disabled, as I do, I'm not at all surprised by their bravery and inventiveness. Glad they also have the confidence to perform in public, a great role model for all.

Stefan Jansson said...

You did a good job here. Great to see all the players.