Road to rehab: Hall of Unsung Heroes

Guns Magazine, Sept, 2006 by James Keli, Emily Keli

Road to Rehab

Hall of Unsung Heroes

Wounded Warriors hosted our first family in our new condominium located within the Bahama Bay complex, just south of Orlando, Florida.

Helicopter pilot Chief Warrant Officer James Lowman, US Army, suffered horrible injuries in a helicopter accident during combat operations in Iraq. He is lucky to be alive and, although he may never fly again, he will continue his career in the Army.

Their letter says it all: Colonel Folsom,

I just have to say yet again--THANK YOU! I don't think I could say it enough. This trip was so wonderful and it was just what we needed. Please if there is anything we can ever do to help repay you for your kindness please let us know. We had such a wonderful time, and we are so encouraged now to get back in the fight and get James better so he can stay in the Army. Please know that you mean the world to our family and to lots of other families to come! Please continue to do what you do, and we are going to tell the world about you and your kindness.

Attached is a picture of us from Disney. The seven-day pass was perfect for us, too. Three of the days we had to leave the parks early because James' back gave out, so having the seven days took away any pressure to hurry up and conquer Disney in one day! Although I think Emily could have done it if we had let her.

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Love,

James, Keli and Emily

Wounded Warriors will have another family stay next week and others scheduled throughout the summer. Our ability to offer this is because of your generous donations. It couldn't have happened without you. Wounded Warriors is truly a grassroots organization and relies on you.--Semper Fidelis! John Folsom, Wounded Warriors, 1719 N. 60th Street; Omaha, Neb. 68104, www.woundedwarriors.org.