The guest of honor, this evening, was Bob Woodruff, the ABC Nightly news anchor who was tragically injured by an IED blast in Iraq in 2006. In an instant, his life, as well as that of his wife and 4 young children was blown apart. They began to live moment by moment without any promises of what the future may hold. Bob's life was saved by military doctors in the field, in Balad, in Landstuhl, Germany and at Bethesda Naval Hospital. he and his wife were immediately taken into the fold of the close-knit military community. Little did they know at the time the amazing resources they would have access too, some of the best in the world. These committed doctors, nurses, and therapists are on the front lines trying to put the pieces of these shattered lives back together. Bob Woodruff was an exception to the normal and, by the grace of God, has made an amazing recovery. He and his wife tell their story in a must read..........
From the pain and trials of their experience they felt compelled to give back. They formed the Woodruff Foundation for TBI & Wounded Veterans. Their efforts help care for the wounded, and their families, by bringing together military, civilians, professionals, and corporations to provide the best care and reintegration therapy possible. They have created a network for providing care, sharing information and resources, supporting families, and fundraising. Their new initiative was kicked off at the parade...... www.remind.org........."helping our injured reintegrate into a society that recognizes all they have done-and all they still can do."
It's so inspiring to see a family using tragedy, healing, and job connections to make a difference in the lives of so many. The military is a very special family and the Woodruff's had the opportunity to experience that truth first hand. And now they are working hard to form that connection with the civilian and medical community to help serve those who have so selflessly served all of us. It was an honor to be able to thank them in person. They are such gracious and genuine people.
Tonight just happened to be the retirement of ChestyXII and on the left is his successor ChestyXIII.......
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