(Mayra Cruz, Houston Chronicle)
A rocket attack in October 2010 forced Army Sgt. Celeste Flores, 26, to be medically evacuated from Iraq. The Pearland resident sustained cranial injuries and has to wear special glasses and hearing aids.
For injured veterans like Flores, the recovery process can be a grueling ordeal that wears on the mind and body. So, small gestures of warmth and kindness can go a long way for these wounded warriors who have endured the horrors of war.
Throngs of well-wishers offered nearly 200 wounded veterans hugs and handshakes at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Friday. The veterans flew in for a fishing tournament this weekend hosted by Wounded Warriors in Victoria.
“It’s very emotional,” Flores said about the welcome. “I really appreciate it.”
The incoming veterans said they were heartened by the crowds of people chiming bells, waving flags and holding up signs thanking them for their efforts.
MoMs USA and Wounded Warriors, two organizations dedicated to supporting the troops and veterans, organized the event. (Read more of this story at the Houston Chronicle)
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