Success Through Struggle!
http://www.stripes.com/sports/wounded-us-troops-to-take-part-in-games-in-london-1.301871
“The courage and resilience of our military athletes is an inspiration to all of us,"
-Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright
"The athletes, despite their wounds, injuries, and illness, have chosen to be the masters of their fate and the captains of their souls. They are an inspiration to the global community."
-James Rodriquez, deputy assistant secretary of defense
"Retired Petty Officer 3rd Class Redmond Ramos Redmond Ramos finishes his lap as retired Navy Airman Brett Parks begins his during the men’s relay in the swimming competition at Freedom Aquatics Center on June 27".
http://woundedtimes.blogspot.com/2013/03/amputee-combat-medic-relives-it.html
"Through makeup and Hollywood special effects, the horrors of war are revealed in graphic detail and loud explosions during a training exercise at Stu Segall Productions.
Redmond Ramos is in the middle of the action and he is exactly where he wants to be. "
-ABC News
http://www.pomeradonews.com/news/2014/nov/06/veterans-at-remington-club-recognized-for-their/
"The residents were presented American flag pins by Johnson; retired Navy Chief Eddie Trotter... and Red Ramos, an Elizabeth Hospice volunteer and Purple Heart recipient who served in Afghanistan".
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1807826/navy-wounded-warrior-pacific-trials#.VahdQvlViko
"Wounded Warrior Brett Parks observes Redmond Ramos as he participates in Pacific Trials swimming practice at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam"
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1548281/invictus-games-2014#.VahfL_lViko
"U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Redmond Ramos and retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Dadgostar hug each other after competing in a 100 meter sprint during the Invictus Games at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London, Sept. 11, 2014"
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1548256/invictus-games-2014#.VaheFflViko
"U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Redmond Ramos warms up before competing in the athletics portion of the Invictus Games at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London, Sept. 11, 2014. Athletics is one of several sports over 300 wounded warriors from 13 nations will compete "
“I love how many different nations we see,” said retired Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Red Ramos. “It’s amazing to see how different we are, but more fun is to see how similar we are. We’ve had the absolute best time; we’ve felt more than welcome. I always knew that we were going to have a good time here, but it has been nothing but sportsmanship and the friendliest people.”
-Redmond Ramos on Air Force Times
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1387872/2014-navy-warrior-games-trials#.VahVsvlViko
"Retired Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Redmond Ramos throws a discus during Navy Warrior Games trials week in Norfolk, Va. June 5, 2014"
http://jupiterdivecenter.com/a-special-dive-trip-to-bonaire-meeting-some-true-american-heroes/
"During one of the dives, [Redmond's] prosthetic leg was giving him problems – so he took it off and put it under his arm for the remainder of the dive. It was easily was of the most humorous images of the week.
'Look, if you’re not laughing you’re not living,' [Redmond] says.
http://www.stripes.com/news/prosthetics-give-injured-marine-hope-for-future-1.171299
"Petty Officer 3rd Class Redmond Ramos, has separate prosthetics for everyday walking, running, surfing, diving and kayaking.
'Some people have a shoe rack. I have a leg rack,' said Ramos, whose left foot was damaged by an IED as he ran to help an injured Marine. With little hope the shattered foot could ever be strong enough to walk on, he elected to replace it with the array of lower legs he now uses."
