Nov 18 - Dec 01, 2011 www.coastalbreezenews.com ...a Fresh Perspecve! WARRIORS TRIUMPH M arco Island played grateful host to the Wounded Warrior Amputee Soft- ball team at Winterberry Park on November 12. Appropriately enough the Warriors showed they are heroes on the diamond, as well as the battle- field, by thrashing a Police-Fire Rescue squad by 21 to 9 in the morning and following up with a 17 to 14 beating of a Marco Island Senior league team. Watching the Warriors running on one or two prosthetic legs, and fielding or batting with one prosthetic arm brought admiration and a tear or two for the indomitable soldiers and marines. It’s nothing short of astonishing to see these athletes perform. A crowd of several hundred welcomed the Warriors warmly and contrib- uted generously to their cause. All proceeds from the games went to the War- rior team. The Warrior Team members who served in Iraq or Afghanistan are: • Saul Bosquez - amputated left leg • Tom Carlo - amputated right leg • Nick Clark - amputated left leg • Tim Horton - amputated left leg • “Doc” Jacobs - amputated left leg • Matt Kinsey - amputated right leg • Norbie Lara - amputated right arm • Dan Lasko - amputated left leg • Nate Lindsey - amputated left arm • Bobby McCardle - amputated right leg • Mike Meinen - amputated right leg • Brandon Olson - amputated right leg • Francisco Pinedo - amputated left leg • Lee Randles - amputated left leg • Greg Reynolds - amputated left arm • Phillip Rugg - amputated left leg • Brian Urruela - amputated right leg • Josh Wege - amputated left and right legs Coaching this unique team is David Van Sleet, Department of Veterans Affairs. These young men asked for nothing more than a chance to continue playing ball. They deserve a lot more from their country. Readers who want to contribute to these heroes may contact 703-549-2288 or visit www.wounded- warrioramputeessoftballteam.org. PHOTOS BY VICTORIA WRIGHT /COASTAL BREEZE NEWS PHOTO BY JESSICA SIMON PHOTO BY JESSICA SIMON