From the Virgin Islands National Park

It was an honor for Virgin Islands National Park and all the participants to have three Wounded Warriors from Team River Runner, Timothy Payne, Aaron Hale and Joshua Palmer, compete in the Beach-to-Beach Power Swim. The three competitors are in the center of the photo, encircled by their three Team River Runner helpers.

Veteran Aaron Hale, who is legally blind, completed the short course (1 mile), double amputee Tim Payne finished the long course (3 1/2 miles) in the assisted (snorkel and face mask) category taking first place for his age group. Wounded vet Josh Palmer completed the long course in the unassisted category.

Congratulations Tim, Aaron and Josh!

Photo © Judy Buchholz, all rights reserved