Wounded Warriors Aim High

Dozens of wounded veterans learn there is still a lot they can do.

Some of them have lost limbs -- others have wounds that are harder to see. All of them have given up a lot for their country and this week, they're getting something back.

"I don't know what the best word is. I want to say renewed or enlightened," said Marine Sgt. Chris Lawrence who lost his leg when a bridge he was patrolling exploded in Iraq.

Lawrence is one of 60 wounded veterans are taking part in a four day paralympic sports camp at Naval Medical Center San Diego. The event includes archery, track and field, swimming, volleyball, cycling, and strength training. Some of the U.S. Olympic Committee's paralympic athletes are there to teach these veterans there's still a lot they can do despite their injuries.

"Most people say they're not depressed about their injury, but when you first get injured, you are." said Russell Wolfe, a member of the U.S. Paralympic Archery team. "It's human nature. You're gonna be depressed."

Wolfe says by teaching injured veterans the sports and activities they can still take part in, it can change their outlook.

"They know that life isn't over," said Wolfe. "And that's what's most important, that you you will go on living."

Christopher Lawrence agrees. "Coming out here, seeing these guys, participating in these activities reminded me that, nothing is going to hold me back. I can still do it."

The event is being held at Naval Medical Center San Diego, and the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista through Saturday.

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