Wounded warriors complete ‘Sea to Shining Sea’ journey
July 26th, 2010
The nearly 4,000-mile trek was called Sea to Shining Sea, and it showed 17 veterans who've overcome life-changing injuries such as amputation, paralyzation or traumatic brain injuries that they can still accomplish extraordinary feats.
"Everyone had to be physically able to ride the ride and mentally set to push themselves past their normal limits," said Marine Corps Maj. Van Brinson, a Sea to Shining Sea ride director. "The Sea to Shining Sea ride is a graphic example to people around this country that (even if) you have an ailment, illness or malady, that if you have the right people or team around you ... people can achieve what they thought were unachievable goals."
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