Sunrise Heading To San Antonio, TX
Our Site (A7) At The Alamo KOA In San Antonio, TX
We recently had the honor and privilege to witness something amazing and I’m not talking about this awesome sunrise. Although that is pretty spectacular too.
What I’m talking about is Segs4Vets.org. They are an organization dedicated to giving mobility back to our veterans. When our wounded warriors are lucky enough to come back to their families they are most often changed. Whether physically or mentally, or both, returning to life here in the states is an adjustment. Loss of limbs are a very real reality for some of these soldiers and prosthesis can only get them so far.
A Wounded Warrior Learning To Use The Segway
A Wounded Warrior Learning To Use The Segway
David and I have been advocates of Segs4Vets for a few years now. Through our various companies and websites we run campaigns to raise funds and Segs4Vets is our charity of choice.
While we have been fortunate in life, some of our soldiers coming back, everyday life can be a struggle. This is just our way of being able to say Thank You to our soldiers and all that they have done for us and all that they continue to endure.
Our Soldiers Going Out On The Segways To Learn How To Use Them In Everyday Life
David Learning How To Use The Segway
Segways have come a long way. You may have seen your local mall cop patrolling on one or taken a Segway Tour while on vacation. Well, they can also be used to help our soldiers gain their mobility back by letting them have the freedom we tend to take for granted or maybe some of you reading this do not take anything for granted. I’m just trying to make a point.
Walking the dog. Taking the kids to the mall. Getting around amusement parks. These Segways are much more than just an aid in mobility.
They help bring our soldiers back to living and participating in their lives. Their families appreciate it and I know the soldiers appreciate it too.
David And Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel H. C. "Barney" Barnum, USMC (Ret)
The Ceremony At The Alamo
We have learned so much these last few days hanging out with these warriors. They have been very open about their struggles and how the Segway can give them not only their mobility back, but so much more.
David Shooting Video Of The Ceremony
David Shooting Video Of The Inductees
These soldiers, along with their families, were truly thankful for this gift of mobility. Past recipients usually come back to help train the new recipients on their Segways. To see these soldiers faces light up was the best feeling.
The stories that were shared. The new friends made. The families coming a little bit closer to normal again.
We feel truly Thankful and Honored to be a part of this organization.
David went a step above and shot the ceremony with the quadcopter. The video is below and I must say…
It is my favorite one!
I know you’ll agree. Please make sure you have your speakers on when you play it and grab the kleenex.
Touching post David; much to be thankful for today!
Thank God for all our Veterans and for their service and sacrifices.
We as individuals and as a nation are blessed by their unselfish dedication to protecting our rights and freedoms.
May God protect them and brighten their lives.
Thank you David for capturing this event and sharing it.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Love reading about your new adventures!
Helen Alex
David and Brenda, the video and photos are incredible as always. What a special organization Segs4Vets is, filling such an important need for veterans. Hope to follow more of your travels in the future.
Thank you all. It truly is a special organization and we feel privileged being a part of it.
Thanks, David and Brenda. I’m actually one of these military members that is in the process of retiring and transitioning as the wounded vet that will need a solution like the Seg. Last year at CEDIA I made sure I tracked down Dean Kamen and thanked him for inventing the device. Just know that we vets very much appreciate all you guys do as well.