gemini 0 #1 November 13, 2007 compiled from Victoria Advocate wire reports November 11, 2007 - Posted at 12:00 a.m. Amputees skydive to prove life isn't over ROSHARON – On Saturday, World War II veteran Fred Winter, 89, went skydiving with five other amputees to show the world that losing a limb hasn’t limited their lives. The jump was organized by the Amputee and Prosthetic Center of Houston, which makes and sells prosthetic limbs and offers support groups and educational programs. The company made special Velcro straps to keep the jumpers’ limbs secure. The event was the brainchild of Jody Wallace, of Pearland, who lost her right leg below the knee in a 2002 car crash. She’d gone skydiving the year before and wondered whether she’d ever be able to do it again. “I feel so empowered because I feel like I’ve overcome this tragic thing,” said Wallace, 27, who works for the center counseling people who’ve recently lost limbs. “I feel like I can do anything.” Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78RATS 0 #2 November 13, 2007 That is totally bad ass guys. Rat for Life - Fly till I die When them stupid ass bitches ask why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squarecanopy 0 #3 November 14, 2007 That is very cool.. Skydiving once again offers people an opportunity to overcome adversity. Truly impressive. Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #4 November 14, 2007 Hat's off to Pieces of Eight http://www.flyingeyes.com/pieces_of_eight.htmMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
