Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project Event Host
2006
Programs for 2008
History/Facts
Rochester River Challenge
Wounded Warrior - Disabled Sports Project Event Host, 2006
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The Rochester River Challenge begins with a
traditional Hawaiian Blessing of
the Canoes by Rev. Deborah Fae Swift. Sea water collected in Hawaii
was blended with
water from the Genesee River to symbolize the joining together of our
global Ohana
(family) of paddlers.
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Rochester City Council President Lois Giess
awarded a City of Rochester pin to
each Wounded Warrior after presenting a Proclamation welcoming them to
Rochester and
extending "heartfelt appreciation to the Wounded Warriors for their
military service, and
wishes for continued strength and resolve, as well as a bounty of peaceful
days over the
course of their lives".
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Wounded Warriors from Walter Reed Army Medical
Center, Brooke Army Medical
Center and Balboa Naval Medical Center wear a hand-carved Hawaiian
Warriors helmet
necklace, a gift from Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana, recognizing their
Warrior spirit and
symbolizing light and hope.
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The Wounded Warrior team at speed in the Rochester River Challenge.
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The Wounded Warriors enjoyed an visit to Niagara
Falls State Park, a tour on
Maid of the Mist and dinner at Top of the Falls Restaurant.