Todd Kemery
Corporal Todd Kemery Todd Kemery joined the marines in 1978 and served in Okinawa, Japan as a helicopter mechanic. While in California in 1982, enjoying the ocean, the surf tossed him, causing an incomplete spinal cord injury.
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Eric Scot Poehler
Eric Scot Poehler Eric Scot Poehler served in the Air Force as an aircraft instrument repairman, completing a tour of duty in Vietnam. After his military service he earned a college degree, becoming a photographer. In 2006, a car crash caused a complete spinal cord injury, resulting in paraplegia. He continues to be very active…
Benjamin Keechler
Benjamin Keechler Benjamin Keechler served in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic, serving in one tour to Korea. He continued in the private sector as a mechanic following his service. While on a camping trip with his family he felt poorly and lay down, at which time he started feeling numbness in his…
Avery Downing
An amazing young lady and accomplished gymnast, Avery Downing suffered a fall that caused a spinal cord injury. Now, even with paraplegia, she remains independent and drives herself. She loves a challenge and looks forward to diving.
Melissa Veale
Melissa Veale Melissa Veale works in the Spinal Cord Damage Research Center located at the Bronx VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. As a teenager Melissa was enjoying a day in the park when she fell from the top of a gazebo. The fall caused a spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia. Looking forward to…
Charles Davis
When Charles Davis was 21 years old he was in a motorcycle accident, causing incomplete paralysis. Referred to as tetraplegia, he can use leg braces to get around short distances and needs a wheelchair when not at home. Charles runs the office for his business with his brother, an electrician. Their other passion is guns,…
Raymond Hernandez
Raymond Hernandez Retired Specialist E4, US Army, Raymond Hernandez. Ray served in the infantry from 1985-1988, stationed in Germany and Ft. Knox. After his military career, he suffered a gunshot wound causing a spinal cord injury, resulting in paraplegia. Healthy and active, he enjoys swimming and wheelchair tennis.
Adam Hood
Adam Hood A motorcycle accident in 2007 changed the life of Adam Hood, but not his adventurous spirit. Previously, before the accident, Adam was a welder. Now, he is into wood turning. Also, Adam is a member of a water ski team. He is anxious to try scuba diving, something he always wanted to do…
Shane Bliss
Shane Bliss Army Specialist Shane Bliss, training for deployment suffered severe foot, knee and back injuries during a landslide. While struggling through surgeries and recovery, he honorably served at Arlington National Cemetery. Also he regularly marched in funerals.
Richard Massimino
Richard Massimino Richard Massimino, a US Marine during Operation Iraqi Freedom, had many severe injuries that left him unable to walk. Since rehabilitated and recovered, he trained as an Adaptive Buddy with WW Diving in Humble, Texas. Today, he lives with his wife and children. RIchard joined the class of 2010 as the buddy for David…