Warrior Games 2011 in Photos

A Photo Essay

By Ashley Estill

Service members are undeniably relentless. They possess an ability to overcome challenges and obstacles day in and day out. Unfortunately, some of these obstacles are faced when they return home from deployment, with injuries that are seen and unseen. However, in true military fashion, these men and women have persevered. This was overwhelmingly evident at the 2011 Warrior Games, held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For one week in May, over 200 wounded, ill and injured men and women from all branches of the military competed in Olympic-style games. These games included sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, track & field, archery, shooting, swimming and cycling. As a proud sponsor of the Warrior Games, Fisher House Foundation supported athletes and their families alike. Our Hero Miles program donated flights for athletes and close to 300 of their family members to attend the coveted games. Throughout the week, stands were filled with cheering spouses, children, parents, grandparents and friends supporting the accomplishments of their athlete. This pinnacle athletic event proved once again that family is the best medicine.