Thursday, July 19, 2007

The Wounded Warriors Return to Bonaire August 11 through 18, 2007

The Wounded Warriors are young men and women from the United States military service who have been severely injured in the Middle East; they have suffered amputations, some even multiple amputations, or serious limb damage.  In October, 2006, Bonaire welcomed the first group of Wounded Warriors and completed their diving certifications.  The program was so enthusiastically appreciated by these courageous young men, that a new program is in the works for this August 11 through 18.

During this upcoming week, new Wounded Warriors will arrive on Bonaire along with friends, family, and loved ones.  Here they and their families will continue and finalize their Open Water diving certifications.  They have a full schedule of activities, which will show them all aspects of Bonaire.

The Bonaire Talk Community sponsored these young heroes by offering to act as a collection point for private donations to cover the men and women’s National Park entry fees and also one dinner.  Bonaire Talk has offered to do the same this year; details of the funding drive are available by clicking here.

The Bonaire Insider offered to help spread the word.  If anyone wishes to make a donation of any amount to sponsor these men and women during their upcoming trip, you may do so via PayPal by using receiving email:  paypal@bonairetalk.com and use “Wounded Warriors II” in the caption/subject line. 

To view some images of last year’s Wounded Warriors, click here. (Source:  Bonaire Talk)